A degree in human resources is a great degree to enter virtually any industry. This is because every large company requires a great HR team to perform tasks of employment, training and labor relations. Most majors specialize in one of the main 13 major occupations that way they are focused and efficient in the line of work they are seeking. If you work in a smaller business, a HR manager manages all the human resource tasks such as hiring and other employee duties. A director of human resources in a larger company oversees managers in each department and coordinates all hiring and firing duties. They also help manage compensation programs and a company’s payroll. These duties are very important for a healthy company. Also, you may be managing the relations between the company and various labor unions to make sure negotiations are smooth.

The US Dept. of Labor reports the HR field is going to increase 25% in the next 5 years.