Careers in HR

Alison Love, head of employment law at Hugh James, explains how her HR experience has boosted her confidence and helps her to add value. Stephanie Sparrow reports.

This is very much an entry-level position and is, therefore, suited to recent graduates hoping to break into HR

Sylvia Hamilton, group HR director, Grosvenor

I have more than 20 years’ experience in HR and three years ago I moved into a general management role...

Good news for HR as it gets labelled one of five least boring job options for graduates.

Chris Jefferies is a learning & development manager with a mission: to help improve bus safety, appearance and punctuality. He explain why he loves his life at a major bus firm.

I recently finished a six-month maternity cover contract as a compensation and benefits officer. Prior to this, I worked as an HR administrator for 18 months. I'm looking for my next role in compensation and benefits. I have applied for roles and am getting interviews, but I am being told that, although I interview well, the role is too senior for my experience. Having only six months' experience in this area puts me in a position where some roles are too junior while others are too senior. I know I could add significant value to a team if I could get the chance to prove myself. However, as these roles tend to be fairly standalone, it seems companies only go for those people who have the exact experience already. How can I convince them I have the potential to learn quickly and add value?

Also known as… an equality and diversity officer, manager or team leader, inclusivity officer or manager, equalities strategy officer or...

What is your new role?HR director at retail chain BrightHouse.Where were you working before?I was head of HR at the...

I find it completely frustrating that there is such a lack of professional development opportunities in HR, at all levels...

How to get into it… An HR manager usually starts out as an HR officer or adviser, and then gains...

International property development and fund management group Grosvenor has appointed Sylvia Hamilton to the newly created post of group HR...

Director of people and organisation capability, Microsoft (EMEA)

Yvonne Skingle has joined Peterborough City Council as head of HR. She is currently the national policy lead on e-HR/efficiency...

I graduated from university a couple of years ago with a BA in HR Management, gaining a 2:1. I’m really...