best human resources jobs for 2024

Topping our list again this year is the role of the HR manager. These professionals work under the direct supervision of HR directors or executives and oversee many of the department's day-to-day operations. 

They may specialize in a specific area, such as an HR payroll manager or employee benefits manager.

These human resource professionals offer ongoing support to various members of the HR team by handling a wide range of duties, including clerical work, reference checks and maintaining employee records. 

Due to the variety of on-the-job skills HR coordinators learn, many move on to become HR generalists or select an HR specialty, such as payroll or recruitment.

Small to medium-sized businesses are turning to HR generalists, especially those facing budget constraints or those that don’t yet have a dedicated human resource department. 

Rather than focus on just one HR function, HR generalists can do it all. From recruitment and training to payroll and workforce management, there is not much all-around knowledgeable HR specialists can’t handle.

An HR Business Partner collaborates with business leaders to align HR strategies with overall business goals. 

They handle talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, and workforce planning while ensuring compliance and fostering a positive work environment.

The current labour shortage and looming skills gap have increased the demand for talent acquisition specialists. 

As the name suggests, these HR professionals focus on acquiring new talent. Like recruiters, talent acquisition specialists identify, attract and hire high-quality candidates. 

They also engage with prospective candidates and guide them through recruitment to ensure a positive candidate experience.

An HR advisor plays a critical role in how the human resources department functions. They review and analyze the company's HR processes, strategies and policies to ensure compliance. 

Additionally, they offer recommendations to the HR director and company executives for improving efficiencies and outcomes regarding recruitment and workforce management.

Recruiters undoubtedly play a crucial role in HR departments across industries. They aim to attract, engage and hire qualified candidates who match their employer’s criteria. 

Today’s recruiters must understand the dynamics of a multigenerational job market, realize the shift in candidates’ expectations, and provide a multichannel recruitment process to be successful in 2024.

A benefits specialist is responsible for assisting with implementing and managing the company's employee benefits offerings, such as employee life insurance, retirement plan and paid time off. 

Their duties include communicating employee benefits to the workforce and preparing monthly billings for payment.

New to our list this year is the role of HR director. These professionals serve as the head of the HR department and oversee human resource operations and staff. 

They are responsible for planning, implementing and monitoring company policies and HR strategies and report directly to company executives.