Job Profiles after MBA in HR

MBA in Human Resource or HR is one of the common specialisations students opt for owing to ample job opportunities across organisation. A role in the HR department ensures that you are a part of a team that forms the backbone of a company or an institute. 

Masters in Business Administration (MBA) with a specialisation in HR is a popular discipline that deals with the process of talent acquisition and developing the workforce for the better functioning of a company or an institute. It also assesses the performance of the workforce and looks after the welfare, health and benefits of the workers. Every business house and institution look for skilled and competent workers to run the business smoothly. This is where the services of HR managers to hire and train the workers come into works. Those who can manage people and information and are ready to adapt themselves to all sorts of work environment can prove their mettle as HR managers. In the B-school, the students are taught about strategic management, human resource development and legal aspect management. They are also introduced with cultural, social and economic factors that determine the employees’ relation.

Skills required to be a successful HR manager

In-depth theoretical knowledge along with excellent communication skill is considered to be the foremost criterion of a successful HR manager. Besides, he must possess a keen eye for observation and an ability to develop a relationship. Here is a glimpse into various skills possessed by a successful MBA in HR in the form of a table:

Communication Skill	Must possess an excellent communication skill and an ability to convince others
Planning Skill	Ability to plan a programme and execute that accordingly
Supervising Skill	Should have an ability to supervise the subordinate workers
Decision Making Skill	Ability to take a decision in a critical situation and come up with a solution
Leadership Skill	Ability to guide and lead people working under his domain

Career opportunities for MBA in HR

There are ample job opportunities for those who have studied MBA in HR. A role in the HR department ensures that you are a part of a team that forms the backbone of a company or an institute. The MBA degree holders in HR may work in Government and private sectors both. They may also work in banking sectors, industries, educational institutions, and MNCs. Besides, those who take an interest in teaching can join the B-schools as professors. The interested candidates can carry on with research in the field also and can pursue the Fellow programme in Management (FPM).

Job profiles for MBA in HR

The job of HR managers is challenging and self-gratifying. They need to act as a bridge between the employer and the employee. On one hand, their jobs demand them to hire skilled workers, and on the other, they look after the well being and benefits of the employees. They also provide training, supervise the work and negotiate the salary and compensation of employees. However, a suitable candidate may find himself appointed as:

• HR Generalist
• Staffing Director
• Technical Recruiter
• Compensation Manager
• Employee Relations Manager
• Employment or Placement Manager
• Director of HR Training and Development
• Organisational development and change consultant

Job description

The job of the managers in HR includes various responsibilities. Here we have made an attempt to give some idea about the job responsibilities of such professionals:

• HR Generalist

The job of an HR generalist revolves round receiving job applications from candidates, evaluating their resumes, selecting documentation and organising recruitment projects etc. This is an entry-level job position offered to the degree holder of MBA in HR.

• Staffing Director

The Staffing Director plays a vital role in the company. His job demands him to take all the necessary decisions regarding employees of the company. He is also responsible for framing the recruitment policies, promotional policies and policies relating to transfer and training.

• Technical Recruiter

This is another key position occupied by an MBA in HR. The job of a technical recruiter entails testing the technical skills of the candidate and choosing the ones who are well-versed in the technical aspects. The technical recruiters are generally appointed in IT sectors and Banking.

• Compensation Manager

The job of the Compensation Manager is to take care of the financial matters of the company. He plays an important role in determining the salary of the employees. He is also well-versed with the laws and acts related to wages and labour. He must ensure that the salary, the company offers to its employees, must adhere to these laws. He also decides the bonus and other benefits given to the employees.

• Employee Relations Manager

The Employee Relations Manager fills up the gap between the employer and employee. He acts as a correspondence between the two. He listens to the complaints and grievances of the employees and tries to settle the dispute between the employer and the employee. He also arranges for talks and discussions between the employer and the staffs or trade union to settle the dispute between them.

• Director of HR Training and Development

This is the most coveted job for all the MBAs in HR. The Director of HR Training and Development arranges and conducts training programmes for the newly recruited employees of the company. His job demands him to carry on the training programme smoothly so that the new staffs could contribute to the growth of the company successfully.

Salary Drawn by an MBA in HR

An MBA-degree holder in HR draws a starting salary of Rs 2-4 LPA. This package increases with the experience a professional acquires in their field of expertise. The average salary of an HR manager is approximately Rs 12 LPA. The HR managers are offered a good pay scale by the banking sectors, FMCG companies and finance companies, too. However, their remuneration depends on the profitability of the company, geographic location, organisational level and personal qualification and experience. Here, is a table to provide some idea about the salary drawn by the MBAs in HR:

Years of Experience	Average Salary
Fresher	Rs 2-4 LPA
2-5 years	Rs 3.5-7 LPA
More than 5 years	Rs 8-24 LPA

Top recruiters of HR managers

In India, there are several top recruiting companies that hire HR managers and offer them a handsome salary. Some of these companies are:

Government Sector	Indian Recruiters	Foreign Recruiters
Ministry of Human Resource Development	ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank	Amazon
Bharat Electronics Limited	Wipro Limited	Deloitte
State Bank of India	Tata Consultancy Services Limited	Hudson Global Inc
Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs	Reliance	Unilever

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