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Human Resources and Industrial Relations Officers

Human Resources and Industrial Relations Officers play a pivotal role in shaping workplace culture and employee satisfaction across the UK. By fostering positive relationships between employers and employees, they ensure that organizations thrive while promoting fair and equitable treatment in the workplace.

Human Resources and Industrial Relations Officers

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Business and Management

AI IMPACT
AI USED FOR48%moving to86%
THE DOOR, NOWC
THE DOOR, 20 YRSE
STARTING PAY£25,000 - £30,000
MOAT NOT YET CLASSIFIEDA real score, but the moat is not yet classified. No claim either way.

THE DOOR: A easy to E extremely hard, now and in 20 years

AI is used for very little of this work today
Hands-on work, caring for people and dealing with the real world are among the hardest things to automate, and this job leans on them. We have not yet formally classified its moat, so we make no claim either way, but the exposure score speaks for itself.

Career progression path

1FIRST STEPJunior HR OfficerAs a Junior HR Officer, you will assist in the recruitment process, support employee onboarding, and help maintain employee records. This role is ideal for those looking to gain foundational HR experience.£25,000 - £30,000
2GAINING EXPERIENCEMid-Level HR OfficerIn this role, you will take on more responsibility, including managing employee relations issues, developing training programmes, and contributing to HR strategy. You will be expected to work independently and lead small projects.£35,000 - £45,000
3PEAK CAREERSenior HR ManagerAs a Senior HR Manager, you will oversee the entire HR function, develop strategic initiatives, and lead a team of HR professionals. You will play a key role in shaping the organisational culture and driving business success.£55,000+

The degree route

Real courses in this career's subject, from the live library of 35,000; every one is AI impact assessed through its actual graduate destinations.

🎓Finance and AccountingDancebox Theatre Works · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£49,000 median
🎓Business Management With Information SystemsWest Herts College · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£32,000 median
🎓International Tourism Management (with Foundation Year)University of Bedfordshire · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£31,000 median
🎓Business ManagementTeesside University · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£30,000 median
🎓Modern Languages (German and Italian) and ManagementUniversity of St Andrews · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£30,000 median
🎓Business Management (Accelerated)Anglia Ruskin University · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£29,000 median

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There is more than one way in

You do not have to go the university route to get here. There is an apprenticeship route into this career. There is also a vocational route that skips a degree entirely.

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