However, there are a few natural fits. In addition, while few human resource professionals are attorneys, professionals with legal experience may find a fit with employee relations. Kleven says knowledgeable professionals with specialties in staffing, benefits, and compensation will do well. In a lot of companies, that level has been eliminated. The responsibility has been realigned to the line manager.
Specialists are a trend here to stay.
Giragosian says that jobs in human resources can be tough to come by as a result of departments' streamlining over the past five or six years. While human resource staffs are more efficient and more valuable, the number of jobs is limited. We will always be critical. However, with low unemployment, hiring specialists are in demand. Human resource professionals willing to step outside traditional roles also will find more opportunities.