Saint Paul College Programs

Human Resources

Program Documents

Program Brochure
Human Resources Specialist AS Degree Program Guide Sheet
Human Resources Specialist AAS Degree Program Guide Sheet
Human Resources Certificate Program Guide Sheet

Program 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 Requirements:
• Human Resources AS Degree
• Human Resources AAS Degree
• Human Resources 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 MN

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.
• There continues to be a good demand for HR professionals.

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Business Logistics Management

• Business Logistics Management AAS Degree
• Business Logistics Management Advanced Technical Certificate

Business Management

• Business Management AS Degree
• Supervision Certificate
• Project Management: Business & Information Systems Certificate

Entrepreneurship

• Entrepreneurship AAS Degree
• Entrepreneurship Certificate

International Trade

• International Trade Specialist AAS Degree
• International Trade Professional Certificate