Human Resources

Saint Paul College Programs

Human Resources

Overview

The human resource professional, in any organization, plays a strategic role in the success of the organization. A human resource professional needs to be competent in human resource knowledge, able to facilitate change, have personal credibility which includes trust and confidentiality, and the understanding of how a business operates. Graduates may be employed as a: Human Resource Specialist, Benefits Specialist, Compensation Analyst, Recruiter, Training and Development Coordinator, Human Resource Generalist, or Human Resource Assistant. (Program Brochure)

For additional information about recommended Course Sequence, Minimum Program Entry Requirements and Program Outcomes, please see the Program Guide Sheets.

Available programs, courses and course descriptions:
• Human Resources AAS Degree
• Human Resources Certificate
• Human Resources Online Accelerated Certificate

What You'll Learn

Facilitate communication with employees.
Manage Human Resource record keeping and research.
Administer employee compensation and benefits.
Apply Federal, State, and local employment regulations/laws.
Recruit, hire, and orient new employees.
Write policies and handbooks.
Solve employee relation situations.

Career Settings

Health care
Manufacturing
Government
Education
Insurance
Hospitality
Retail corporations
Non-profit

Potential Employers

Buffets, Inc.
Wells Fargo Bank
Blue Cross/Blue Shield
Deluxe Corporation
Ceridian
United Hospital
Metropolitan Urologic Specialists, PA
State of Minnesota

Additional Benefits

Typical starting salaries for entry level positions range from $26,000 - $32,000 and for mid-level positions, $35,000 - $45,000.
The career potential is excellent for experienced and educated Human Resource Professionals.
There continues to be a good demand for HR professionals.