Human Resource Management Career Outlook

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Sara Eckstein

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800.243.9482 ext. 5220

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800.243.9482 ext. 3195

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Percent Employed

92%

Employed

WITC Human Resource Management Graduate Survey Responses 2016-2017

Employed in Related Field

55%

Employed in a Related Field

WITC Human Resource Management Graduate Survey Responses 2016-2017

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$33,537 - $64,000

Range of Yearly Salary

Careers

Typical positions available after graduation include:

Human Resource Specialist and prospective employee shaking hands after a job interview

Human Resources Specialist

Human Resources Specialists recruit, screen, interview and place workers. They often handle other human resources work, such as those related to employee relations, compensation and benefits and training.

Compensation and Benefits Specialist

Compensation and Benefits Specialists conduct an organization’s compensation and benefits programs. They also evaluate position descriptions to determine details such as classification and salary.

Additional opportunities include:

Employment Specialist
Human Resource Coordinator
Recruitment Specialist
Training and Development Specialist
Payroll Analyst
Labor Relations Specialist
Human Resources Assistant

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"Being a retired military veteran of 22 years, I have attended numerous training schools and programs. I can't remember a level of professionalism as high as brought forth by the staff at WITC. I've seen a genuine commitment to quality education as well as a sincere concern for the success of the student."

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The potential starting wage range is compiled from 2016 WITC or WTCS Graduate Follow-Up Report. If not available, wage data is compiled from Economic Modeling Software Intl (10th and 25th percentile earnings) and/or Wisconsin Worknet (Wage Comparison Tool) using the Standard Occupation Code(s) (SOC) the WTCS has assigned to the programs. When possible, the wage range is compiled using data from the 11 counties within the WITC district. Starting wage ranges for new programs are reviewed by the advisory team. Wage data was compiled August 2017.