Working in Human Resources (HR) means that you are responsible for helping with employee-related issues, such as recruitment, payroll, employment policies and benefits. HR also act as middlemen for employees and managers to discuss any problems and can also clarify information about sick pay, employment policy and maternity leave. The good news is you don’t need a degree in human resources to get a job in HR, although many employers do expect graduates to have earned a UK 2:1 (or international equivalent) in their degree.
Graduates usually start off in HR administrator jobs or HR assistant jobs, although some jobs may require you to have completed a Certificate in Personnel Practice (CPP) or a Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) course.