Director of Human Resources
What Does a Professional in this Career Do?
A Director of Human Resources manages human resources functions for a company or organization, including the recruiting, hiring and training of employees. Works with executive management to develop and implement staffing and compensation plans, and works to attract and retain qualified employees. Oversees training and development initiatives. Manages compensation and benefits structure and provides information to employees. Monitors compliance with employment-related regulations. Implements company policies and deals with staffing or disciplinary issues as needed.
Job Outlook
There were 642 Director of Human Resources job postings in North Carolina in the past year and 22931 in the United States.
In combination with other careers in the Human Resources Manager industry, which includes the Director of Human Resources career, the following graph shows the number of people employed for each year since 2015:
Salary
Many new Director of Human Resources jobs have salaries estimated to be in the following ranges, based on the requirements and responsibilities listed in job postings from the past year.
National
The average estimated salary in the United States for this career, based on job postings in the past year, is $146,606.
State
The average estimated salary in North Carolina for this career, based on job postings in the past year, is $142,764.
Percentiles represent the percentage that is lower than the value. For example, 25% of estimated salaries for Director of Human Resources postings in the United States in the past year were lower than $123,566.
Education and Experience
Posted Director of Human Resources jobs typically require the following level of education. The numbers below are based on job postings in the United States from the past year. Not all job postings list education requirements.
| Education Level | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Associate's Degree | 0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 70.83% |
| Master's Degree | 33.1% |
| Doctoral Degree | 3.12% |
| Other | 4.83% |
Posted Director of Human Resources jobs typically require the following number of years of experience. The numbers below are based on job postings in the United States from the past year. Not all job postings list experience requirements.
| Years of Experience | Percentage |
|---|---|
| 0 to 2 years | 8.67% |
| 3 to 5 years | 41.64% |
| 6 to 8 years | 23.61% |
| 9+ years | 26.08% |
Skills
Below are listings of the most common general and specialized skills Director of Human Resources positions expect applicants to have as well as the most common skills that distinguish individuals from their peers. The percentage of job postings that specifically mention each skill is also listed.
Baseline Skills
A skill that is required across a broad range of occupations, including this one.
- Leadership (61.9%)
- Management (56.27%)
- Communication (49.71%)
- Operations (27.65%)
- Problem Solving (23.18%)
- Planning (22.89%)
- Coaching (22.27%)
- Training And Development (21.87%)
- Business Administration (19.74%)
- Writing (19.05%)
Defining Skills
A core skill for this occupation, it occurs frequently in job postings.
- Human Resource Strategy (21.35%)
- Employee Relations (49.18%)
- Human Resources Information System (HRIS) (24.02%)
- Human Resource Management (28.13%)
- Performance Management (35.27%)
Necessary Skills
A skill that is requested frequently in this occupation but isn’t specific to it.
- Talent Acquisition (14.9%)
- Data Analysis (9.29%)
- Change Management (16.74%)
- Continuous Improvement Process (11.63%)
- Conflict Resolution (12.28%)
- Employee Engagement (19.77%)
- Performance Appraisal (13.92%)
- Talent Management (21.59%)
- Psychology (3.5%)
- Regulatory Compliance (11.37%)
- Employee Onboarding (10.31%)
- Auditing (10.62%)
- Business Strategies (13.72%)
- Workforce Planning (11.73%)
- Finance (9.43%)
- Talent Strategy (8.37%)
- Labor Law (21.68%)
- Project Management (16.85%)
- Succession Planning (16.71%)
- Organizational Development (13.9%)
- Labor Relations (15.78%)
- Organizational Architecture (9.12%)
- Process Improvement (9.03%)
- HR Operations (12.42%)
Distinguishing Skills
A skill that may distinguish a subset of the occupation.
- Human Resource Planning (3.72%)
Salary Boosting Skills
A professional who wishes to excel in this career path may consider developing the following highly valued skills. The percentage of job postings that specifically mention each skill is listed.
- Human Resource Planning (6.44%)
- Employee Relations (85.18%)
- Human Resource Strategy (36.98%)
Alternative Job Titles
Sometimes employers post jobs with Director of Human Resources skills but a different job title. Some common alternative job titles include:
- Director of People and Culture
- Director/Business Partner
- Human Resources Operations Manager
- Director of Employee Relations
- Human Resources Business Partner
- Director/Human Resources Business Partner
- Director of Career Services
- Assistant Director of Human Resources
- Director of Labor Relations
Similar Occupations
If you are interested in exploring occupations with similar skills, you may want to research the following job titles. Note that we only list occupations that have at least one corresponding NC State Online and Distance Education program.
Common Employers
Here are the employers that have posted the most Director of Human Resources jobs in the past year along with how many they have posted.
United States
- Marriott International (295)
- GAF Materials Corporation (186)
- Ford (180)
- Robert Half (169)
- Cefco (147)
- Hilton (141)
- Lumen Technologies (138)
- American Heart Association (120)
- The Judge Group (113)
- Vaco (93)
North Carolina
- University of North Carolina (19)
- Duke University (14)
- Frye Regional Medical Center (9)
- Thermo Fisher Scientific (8)
- Labcorp (8)
- The Judge Group (7)
- Marriott International (6)
- Wells Fargo (6)
- GAF Materials Corporation (6)
- Crothall Laundry Services (6)
NC State Programs Relevant to this Career
If you are interested in preparing for a career in this field, the following NC State Online and Distance Education programs offer a great place to start!
- Business Administration Master's Degrees
- Professional Communication and Managerial Skills Graduate Certificates
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