MBA in Human Resources
Management
(título propio)
Upon the successful completion of any of EU's MBA degrees, graduates have a wide array of career options and business opportunities available to them. In response to the growing demand for flexible and entrepreneurial business professionals, EU's programs are designed to foster the skills required for a successful career in the international business arena.
EU's graduates possess an international mindset, multicultural awareness and are innovative thinkers. This makes them ideal candidates for positions at large, multinational companies and dynamic, disruptive entrepreneurs ready to start their own businesses.
Career Options
The MBA With a Major in Human Resources Management (título propio) provides students with knowledge of business disciplines as well as specific skills in human resources. Graduates of this MBA program may be interested in the following careers.
Human Resources Director
Human resources directors are tasked with managing and overseeing the activities of the human resources department within an organization. These include assessing staffing needs, establishing wage levels, designing training programs, devising ways to enhance employee satisfaction for talent retention and developing competitive benefit and compensation plans, among others. Working within a predefined budget, they work to ensure an optimal work environment for the achievement of organizational goals
Human resources directors are skilled communicators with excellent interpersonal skills. They are highly organized professionals and good problem-solvers. Knowledge of labor laws and regulations is necessary for this position.
Labor Relations Specialist
Labor relations specialists manage the relationship between management and employees. Their functions include representing the organization in the collective bargaining process, communicating with trade unions and mediating in employee disputes, among others. Their end goal is to ensure a good working environment. Labor relations specialists are up to date on the labor laws, policies and wage levels within their sector.
Labor relations specialists have strong interpersonal, communication and mediation skills. Knowledge of labor laws and regulations is necessary in this position.
HR Business Partner
A HR business partner works within a business unit creating strategies to ensure that procedural, resourcing and organizational goals are met through an organization’s human resources policy. As opposed to an HR manager, a HR business partner will not have direct administrative responsibilities. They work closely with management and may form part of the board of management. As part of their job function, they will propose HR initiatives, look for ways to improve management-employee relations and foster best practices.
To succeed as an HR business partner, professionals should be strategic thinkers and have good communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
Human Resources Consultant
Human resources consultants may specialize in several fields. Their aim is to help organizations improve their human resources policies and pool of talent. These professionals are typically contracted for specific projects such as benefit packages, the detection of talent within an organization, reward programs, integration after mergers and acquisitions, training and recruitment. A human resources consultant will analyze an organization’s current situation and needs and present project proposals to management for approval. They may help with a project’s implementation.
Human resources consultants have advanced interpersonal skills and are skilled verbal and written communicators.
Areas of Work
The MBA with a major in human resources management provides students with business know-how and specific knowledge in the area of human resources. Graduates of this MBA program may be interested in the following professional areas.
As the world becomes more global, large corporations are looking for international professionals who are located in countries all over the world to fill key organizational positions. International executive search professionals are tasked with finding the best candidates worldwide. These professionals travel extensively to find talented professionals and will use their extensive network of contacts to find the right candidates.
Outplacement services may be offered to employees who are laid off by companies to help them find their next job position. Paid by the former employer, outplacement services are usually provided by agencies. Their services include helping candidates create or strengthen their CV, develop an online profile, improve their personal branding and enhance their interview techniques, among others. Professionals in this field provide general support during a candidate’s job search.
Talent acquisition is the field within human resources which is tasked with finding and recruiting the right employees for an organization. Professionals in this area coordinate with hiring managers to define the job profile. These professionals will then source candidates through a variety of channels such as LinkedIn or graduate fairs and will interview the selected candidates and review aptitude tests to determine a candidate’s fit. They may work in-house or in an agency.
The goal of employee assistance plan management is to ensure the welfare of employees. Professionals within this area help employees with personal issues which may be affecting their performance at work. These professionals are usually contracted by large organizations. They help organizations demonstrate a caring attitude to their workforce.
