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Human Resources Manager

A human resources manager oversees the full range of people functions within an organization, including employee relations, performance management, and talent management, while ensuring labor law compliance across policies and practices. They use HRIS systems to track workforce data and typically supervise HR staff while advising department leaders on hiring, discipline, and organizational issues. This mid-to-senior role requires strong judgment, discretion, and interpersonal skills to balance employee advocacy with business needs.

Duties & responsibilities

  • Manage employee relations, including performance reviews, disciplinary actions, and policy interpretation for staff at all levels
  • Build and maintain HR systems, policies, and processes as the organization scales
  • Partner with business leaders on talent strategy, organizational design, and workforce planning
  • Oversee recruiting, onboarding, offboarding, and other core HR operations
  • Ensure compliance with employment law and manage immigration, benefits, and compensation matters
  • Supervise and develop HR team members and other direct reports
  • Advise managers on hiring decisions, performance issues, and employee development

What Human Resources Manager roles involve, from employers’ own postings.

How much does a Human Resources Manager make?

Employers posting Human Resources Manager roles list a median of $162,000 a year (middle half $128,000–$184,000), from 36 postings that state pay.

75% of open Human Resources Manager roles publish a range. Only some employers state pay, and the ones that do skew to California and New York, where the law requires it. Which states’ postings state pay

Who is hiring for Human Resources Manager roles?

48 open Human Resources Manager roles from 40 employers; the most at Samsung Semiconductor, Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System and Cognition AI, and in California, Washington, D.C. and Virginia.

From employers’ own postings, as of.

Human Resources Manager in the job market

Last checked October 28, 2026

Open roles
48

on Career App right now

Employers
40

hiring for it

Median pay
$162,000

from 36 roles

Disclose pay
75%

of these roles

Open Human Resources Manager roles (48)

HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER

Naval Air Systems Command

San Diego, CA · $143,677 – $186,785

This federal HR leadership role oversees human capital management for a Naval Air Systems Command facility, directing recruitment, workforce restructuring, labor relations, and strategic initiatives across the organization. It suits experienced HR professionals seeking to advance into senior management within the defense sector with responsibility for large teams and enterprise-wide human resources strategy.

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Supervisory Cybersecurity Workforce Specialist

Department of Homeland Security Headquarters

Springfield, VA · $169,279 – $197,200

This is a federal supervisory role leading DHS's cybersecurity talent management efforts, where you'd oversee human resources policies, performance management systems, and career development frameworks while collaborating across government agencies on workforce challenges. The position suits experienced HR leaders with deep expertise in talent management, federal compliance, and organizational change who want to shape national-scale cybersecurity workforce strategy.

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Supervisory Human Resources Specialist (Chief, Human Resources Policy, Quality, & Compliance)

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System

Washington, DC · $125,776 – $163,514

This role leads the HR policy, quality, and compliance functions for a federal corrections agency, overseeing audits, policy development, and regulatory compliance across the entire bureau. It suits someone with extensive experience in federal HR policy, compliance management, and the ability to translate audit findings into actionable guidance for national implementation.

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Supervisory Human Resources Specialist

Federal Emergency Management Agency

Washington, DC · $169,279 – $197,200

This is a supervisory HR role at FEMA focused on leading employee services programs including retirement, benefits, and employee relations. The position suits experienced HR professionals who can provide strategic guidance to senior leadership and manage complex federal workforce issues across multiple program areas.

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HR Policy Specialist (Recruitment and Placement)

Office of Human Resources Management

Full-time · San Francisco, CA · $127,829 – $197,200

This role supports the General Services Administration's national recruitment and staffing program, advising agency leadership on complex human resources policy matters and developing guidance that affects federal hiring across multiple regions. It suits someone with deep expertise in federal recruitment regulations and the ability to research sensitive staffing issues, communicate findings to senior officials, and drive improvements to how government agencies hire.

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Supervisory Human Resources Specialist (Military)

Defense Logistics Agency

Fort Belvoir, VA · $169,279 – $197,200

This federal role leads a military HR division within the Defense Logistics Agency, overseeing personnel management, civilian and military manpower programs, and operational readiness support. It suits experienced HR leaders with a background in military or government workforce management who can direct strategic initiatives and guide senior staff across enterprise functions.

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SUPERVISORY HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST

Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command

Fort Worth, TX · $115,711 – $150,426

This is a management role overseeing the human resources operations for an Air Force installation, responsible for personnel administration, policy implementation, and supervision of HR staff across both appropriated and non-appropriated fund divisions. It suits experienced HR professionals with deep knowledge of federal personnel regulations and the ability to lead and manage a multi-faceted HR operation.

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Human Resources Officer

Deputy Assistant Secretary for Information and Technology, Department of Veterans Affairs

Full-time · Washington, District of Columbia; Salt Lake City, Utah; Seattle, Washington; Phoenix, Arizona; Los Angeles, California; San Francisco, California; Denver, Colorado; Miami, Florida; Atlanta, Georgia; Chicago, Illinois; Indianapolis, Indiana; New Orleans, Louisiana; Boston, Massachusetts; Minneapolis, Minnesota; Kansas City, Missouri; Albuquerque, New Mexico; New York, New York; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Portland, Oregon; Austin, Texas · $169,279 – $197,200

This is a strategic HR leadership role within the federal government, overseeing recruitment, onboarding, personnel security, and performance management across a large technology office. The position suits experienced HR professionals seeking to apply operational expertise in a complex organizational environment with federal compliance requirements.

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Chief, Staffing (Recruitment and Placement)

Office of Chief of Space Operations

Los Angeles, CA · $99,218 – $153,382

This federal human resources leadership role oversees recruitment, hiring, and placement for a major Air Force command, requiring expertise in federal staffing regulations and the ability to develop strategic staffing approaches for a large organization. The position suits experienced HR professionals comfortable navigating complex government hiring processes and managing compliance-heavy personnel functions.

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SUPERVISORY HUMAN RESOURCES ASSISTANT (MILITARY)

Pacific Air Forces

Fort Richardson, Alaska · $63,186 – $82,139

This role supervises a military personnel management team within an Army installation, handling promotions, reassignments, awards, and personnel records while ensuring compliance with military regulations. It suits someone with prior experience in military personnel administration and supervisory responsibilities seeking a government career at the GS-08 level.

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Likely next role (3)

Where Human Resources Managers commonly go next: Director of Human Resources.

Director of HR

Launch Potato

United States (remote)

Launch Potato seeks an experienced HR leader to own their performance management, compensation, and compliance functions as the company scales from 200 people. This role suits someone who has built and sustained people systems at similar scale, thrives with direct executive access and autonomy, and sees HR through a lens of business impact rather than process compliance alone.

Listed on Launch Potato’s careers site · Apply there ↗

Director, People Operations (R5390)

Shield AI

Full-time · San Diego, CA · $170,000 – $300,000

Lead the People Operations function at a defense-technology company scaling across multiple continents, designing and implementing employee lifecycle processes that blend strategic HR initiatives with operational efficiency and emerging technology adoption.

Listed on Shield AI’s careers site · Apply there ↗

Apply for Director of Human Resources at Ascend Federal Credit Union on their site

Director of Human Resources

Ascend Federal Credit Union

Tullahoma, TN

Listed on Ascend Federal Credit Union’s careers site · Apply there ↗

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Senior L&D Program Manager - Manager Programs

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Full-time · San Francisco, CA · $160,000 – $195,000

Crusoe seeks an experienced L&D leader to build and run a global manager development program for their rapidly growing AI infrastructure company. This role combines strategic program design with hands-on facilitation, working across technical and operational teams to equip managers with the skills needed to scale the business.

Listed on Crusoe’s careers site · Apply there ↗

People Operations Partner

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A People Operations Partner supporting Blank Street's field team of stores across multiple markets, helping drive culture and performance among hourly, frontline employees in a fast-paced food and beverage environment. The role blends strategic HR partnership with hands-on execution, requiring regular presence in stores and strong employee relations and coaching skills.

Listed on Blank Street Coffee’s careers site · Apply there ↗

Rural King

Human Resources Business Partner

Rural King

Gainesville, FL · $67,000 – $85,000

Rural King seeks an HR Business Partner to provide comprehensive human resources support across assigned districts, managing associate relations, compliance, benefits, and talent development while working closely with store and district leadership. This role suits someone with HR experience and compliance knowledge who thrives on building relationships and driving engagement initiatives across multiple retail locations.

Listed on Rural King’s careers site · Apply there ↗

Regional Learning Manager, Learning Operations

Hims and Hers

Full-time · US Remote · $140,000 – $150,000

This role leads learning and development strategy across Hims & Hers' pharmaceutical operations in the West region, managing a team and ensuring compliance training in regulated healthcare environments. It suits experienced L&D leaders with pharmacy expertise who thrive in complex, multi-site healthcare settings.

Listed on Hims and Hers’s careers site · Apply there ↗

Apply for Benefits Manager at Axiom Space on their site

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New York, NY · $130,000 – $150,000

Listed on The New York Times Company’s careers site · Apply there ↗

What employers state they pay

Median

$162,000

Middle half

$128,000 – $184,000

From 36 of 48 open roles — the 75% that publish a range, annualized to USD. Only some employers state pay, and the ones that do skew to California and New York, where the law requires it.

Who employers are hiring

  • Mid10%
  • Senior21%
  • Lead / Staff / Principal5%
  • Management62%
  • Executive2%

From 42 roles whose posting states a level.

Skills Human Resources Manager postings ask for

Measured from the 48 open roles, not from a curated list.

Employers hiring Human Resources Managers

40 in total, most open roles first.

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