How do people become HR managers?

Answers will vary. Career opportunities in human resource management (HRM) continue to grow and expand and are expected to continue to do so. One way to enter this profession is to get a degree in HRM (or a related field) and then seek entry-level employment as an HR manager. Alternative job options may be as the HR manager for a small firm or as an HR specialist in a larger organization. Some universities also offer specialized graduate degree programs in human resource management. Another route to HRM is through line management. More and more firms are beginning to rotate managers through the HR function as part of their own personal career-development program. Thus, people who go to work in marketing or finance may well have an opportunity at some point to sample central HRM responsibilities.