Main duties
People in this unit group perform some or all of the following duties.
- Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of human resources or personnel departments
- Plan human resource requirements in conjunction with other departmental managers
- Coordinate internal and external training and recruitment activities
- Develop and implement labour relations policies and procedures and negotiate collective agreements
- Administer employee development, language training and health and safety programs
- Advise and assist other departmental managers on interpretation and administration of personnel policies and programs
- Oversee the classification and rating of occupations
- Organize and conduct employee information meetings on employment policy, benefits and compensation and participate actively on various joint committees
- Direct the organization's quality management program
- Ensure compliance with legislation such as the Pay Equity Act
Employment requirements
- A bachelor's degree in a field related to personnel management, such as business administration, industrial relations, commerce or psychology or completion of a professional development program in personnel administration is required
- Several years of experience as a personnel officer or human resource specialist are required
- Some employers may require human resources managers to hold a Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) designation
Job titles in NOC 10011
54 job titles are classified in this unit group. Titles with a job description template on this site are linked.
- benefits manager
- chief safety officer - occupational health and safety
- classification and compensation chief
- compensation director
- compensation manager
- disability management program manager
- employee benefits director
- employee benefits manager
- employer-employee relations manager
- employment equity chief
- employment equity director - human resources
- employment equity manager - human resources
- employment manager
- human resources development and planning director
- human resources development director
- human resources director
- human resources management director
- human resources manager
- human resources planning manager
- industrial relations manager
- job evaluation and salary research manager
- labour relations director
- labour relations manager
- language training director
- occupational health and safety director
- occupational health and safety manager
- occupational training director - human resources
- official languages chief
- official languages manager
- pay and benefits director
Show all 54 job titles
- pay and benefits manager
- pay services director - human resources
- pay-processing division director - government services
- pensions and benefits manager
- personnel administration manager
- personnel and industrial relations director
- personnel chief
- personnel director
- personnel manager
- personnel services director
- personnel services manager
- personnel training and development manager
- recruiting director
- recruiting manager
- salary research and administration manager
- staff relations chief
- staff relations manager
- staff training and development chief
- staff training and development manager
- staffing chief
- training and development manager
- training chief
- vocational training director - human resources
- wage and salary administration manager
Wages for NOC 10011 by province
Hourly wages from Job Bank for human resources managers.
| Province or territory | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ontario | $39.90 | $56.41 | $87.91 |
| British Columbia | $33.79 | $57.69 | $87.41 |
| Alberta | $34.62 | $60.10 | $105.29 |
| Saskatchewan | $41.03 | $60.58 | $84.62 |
| Manitoba | $38.46 | $53.33 | $76.92 |
| Quebec | $38.46 | $57.69 | $78.34 |
| New Brunswick | $35.00 | $57.95 | $74.62 |
| Nova Scotia | $39.49 | $55.29 | $92.31 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $29.75 | $52.18 | $72.12 |
| Canada | $37.94 | $57.69 | $87.18 |
Ontario by region
| Region | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ottawa | $42.12 | $55.38 | $73.08 |
| Kingston–Pembroke | $40.19 | $55.81 | $77.62 |
| Muskoka–Kawarthas | $40.79 | $57.29 | $82.41 |
| Toronto | $38.46 | $57.69 | $93.75 |
| Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie | $46.88 | $62.50 | $81.73 |
| Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula | $22.00 | $54.33 | $79.33 |
| London | $42.79 | $56.41 | $120.19 |
| Windsor–Sarnia | $40.33 | $56.80 | $83.25 |
| Stratford–Bruce Peninsula | $41.00 | $58.77 | $85.33 |
| Northeast | $38.85 | $51.70 | $79.33 |
| Northwest | $47.33 | $65.10 | $82.05 |
Source: Job Bank wages, reference period 2023-2024, revised November 19, 2025.
Career progression and other notes
Progression to senior management positions is possible with experience.
Other joint committees led by human resources managers may focus on issues such as alcohol or drug addiction.
Similar occupations classified elsewhere
These occupations look related but belong to a different NOC unit group.
- Human resources and recruitment officers: NOC 12101, Human resources and recruitment officers
- Human resources professionals: NOC 11200, Human resources professionals
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Questions about NOC 10011
What is NOC 10011?
NOC 10011 is Human resources managers, a unit group in the 2021 National Occupational Classification (NOC 2021 Version 1.0). It belongs to the broad category business, finance and administration occupations and to TEER 0.
What TEER is NOC 10011?
NOC 10011 is TEER 0. TEER 0 covers management occupations.
What job titles are in NOC 10011?
The unit group includes 54 job titles, for example employer-employee relations manager, human resources manager, industrial relations manager, occupational health and safety manager, pay and benefits manager, personnel director.
How much do human resources managers earn in Canada?
Job Bank reports a national median of $57.69 per hour for human resources managers, and $56.41 in Ontario. The highest provincial median is in Saskatchewan at $60.58 (reference period 2023-2024).
Which occupations are similar to NOC 10011?
Related occupations classified in other unit groups include human resources and recruitment officers (NOC 12101); human resources professionals (NOC 11200).
Last updated October 2026. Sources:
- National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 Version 1.0, Statistics Canada and Employment and Social Development Canada
- Job Bank wages
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