National Occupational Classification (NOC): 11200
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Sample Job Titles
- Classification officer - human resources
- Human resources consultant
- Human resources research officer
- Job analyst
- Labour organization business agent
- Labour relations officer
- Mediator
- Union representative
- Wage analyst
What do human resources professionals do?
Human resources professionals develop, implement and evaluate human resources and labour relations policies, programs and procedures and advise employers and employees on human resources matters. They are employed throughout the public and private sectors, or they may be self-employed.
Human resources professionals perform some or all of the following duties:
- Plan, develop, implement and evaluate human resources and labour relations strategies including policies, programs and procedures to address an organization’s human resource requirements
- Advise employers and employees on the interpretation of human resources policies, compensation and benefit programs and collective agreements
- Negotiate collective agreements on behalf of employers or workers, mediate labour disputes and grievances and provide advice on employee and labour relations
- Research and prepare occupational classifications, job descriptions, salary scales and competency appraisal measures and systems
- Plan and administer staffing, total compensation, training and career development, employee assistance, employment equity and affirmative action programs
- Manage programs and maintain human resources information and related records systems
- Hire and oversee training of staff
- Co-ordinate employee performance appraisal programs
- Research employee benefit and health and safety practices and recommend changes or modifications to existing policies.
Source: National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021, Employment and Social Development Canada
Human resources professionals work in many subsectors (NAICS) in Newfoundland and Labrador, including:
- 911 Federal government public administration
- 541 Professional, scientific and technical services
- 813 Religious, grant-making, civic, and professional and similar organizations
- 912 Provincial and territorial public administration
- 622 Hospitals
- 611 Educational services
- 561 Administrative and support services
- 221 Utilities
Source: Census 2021, Statistics Canada
Short and Long Term Occupational Projections
Short Term Projections for 2023-2025
The employment outlook will be moderate for human resources professionals in Newfoundland and Labrador (rating of 3 out of 5) for the 2023-2025 period.
Source: Job Bank, Government of Canada
Long Term Projections for 2023-2032
The outlook for human resources professionals is forecast to be tightening (rating of 2.6 out of 4) over the next several years, meaning new labour supply will be required to meet anticipated job openings.
Source: Department of Finance, Occupation Projections (Summer 2023)
Number of Job Postings in 2023
During 2023, there were 251 public job postings for this occupation, with the following distribution:
| Avalon: 66% | Western: 12% |
| Eastern: 5% | Labrador: 10% |
| Central: 5% | NL-unspecified: 2% |
Source: Lightcast (note: data used in this analysis reflects new unique monthly postings which are totaled for the calendar year)
Who works as human resources professionals in Newfoundland and Labrador?
During the reference week of May 2021, there were approximately 760 people working in this occupation in Newfoundland and Labrador. 22% of those employed were Male+ and 78% of those employed were Female+.
Here is the age group breakdown for this group of workers:
| 15 to 24 | 25 to 54 | 55 to 64 | 65+ |
| 4% | 80% | 12% | 5% |
Source: Census 2021, Statistics Canada
How much do human resources professionals make?
Annual Earnings
The median employment income for all human resources professionals in the reference year 2020 (830 workers in total, including those working part-time and full-time, as well as part-year and full-year) was $78,500.
Source: Census 2021, Statistics Canada
Hourly Earnings
Salary information for human resources professionals in Newfoundland and Labrador is as follows:
| Low ($/hour) | Median ($/hour) | High ($/hour) | |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $22.00 | $36.02 | $57.69 |
The following low, median, and high wages are for Canada:
| Low ($/hour) | Median ($/hour) | High ($/hour) |
| $23.44 | $36.41 | $57.14 |
Source: Job Bank, Government of Canada
Most Frequently Sought Skills from Job Postings (2023)
- Labor Relations
- Human Resource Management
- Performance Management
- Change Management
- Human Resources Information System(HRIS)
- Conflict Resolution
- Administrative Support
- Employee Relations
- Dental Care
- Talent Management
Source: Lightcast
What training is required?
- A university degree or college diploma in human resources management or a related field, such as business administration, industrial relations, commerce or psychology
or
completion of a professional development program in human resources administration is required. - Some employers may require human resources professionals to hold a Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) designation.
- Progression to management positions is possible with experience.
Source: National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021, Employment and Social Development Canada
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