I've always worked in retail management, most recently as an Aldi store Manager, but I'd like a career change so I can work a 9 to 5, weekends off, white collar job. My husband suggested HR so I could possibly side step into a role at head office but open to a complete change. I'm currently on maternity leave with a six month old and three year old and hubby works full time. I'd like to study during my year off but don't know where to start.
I'd like to ask any ladies that work in Human resources what the pros and cons of this career are. Which sector of the industry would be good to work in? What online or part time courses do you recommend? Which units/electives are crucial? Are job opportunities readily available? Any other relevant advice you may have for me. I currently have no experience or qualifications applicable to the industry. I don't even know what a job in Human resources would entail. Only higher school certificate and some cert 3 and 4s in retail management, hospitality etc.
Thank you in advance ladies 😘
Human resources career? Any advice?
Human resources career? Any advice?
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Most HR positions require a bachelor's degree which takes approx 3 years full time or up to 6 years part time to complete. It is extremely full on and often requiring you to work additional hours outside 9-5. Generally HR manages everything to do with employees such as recruitment, training, dealing with workplace issues, ensuring the workplace abides by all legislation relating to employees, and everything else employee related. It's not just a job to do for the sake of not working weekends but it is rewarding.
It’s a certain skill set. Customer Service is a huge part of it, and coming from a store manager back ground, you may have that transferable skill set. It’s being able to interpret policy, processes, procedure and the application in the real world. I did an advance diploma in accounting, and couldn’t get anything. I then side stepped after working in a bank on the front line (I had done a little back office stuff like audits and training) into an admin role in the health system, and then side step again into HR, using the skill sets and application of the adv dip to the role. Yes I would be higher up if I completed some more training, but I have had the opportunity to do very diverse work. I am well respected for my work. Give it a go! Def look at head office, even for a secondment or something!