Director (Industrial Relations)

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Work Tasks

• Make work policies and oversee work rules
• Talk about disputes that workers have with the company
• Give advice to the people in charge of setting up pay, benefits, and work rules
• Study labor laws and other related rules
• Work in offices for many industries such as labor unions, public relations firms, hospitals, banks, department stores, and the government
• Work with data about problems workers have, personnel information, company records, survey results, and legal issues that have to do with work

Salary, Size & Growth

• $100,500 average per year ($48.25 per hour)
• A large occupation (417,900 workers in 2010)
• Expected to grow moderately (0.9% per year)

Education/Training

• Minimum for Entry: A 4-year degree in industrial relations and law
• Employers Prefer: A master's degree in industrial relations and law, and related work experience
• Skills/Courses: College courses include labor law, collective bargaining, labor economics, labor history, and industrial psychology.
• Certification/Licensing: Certification is available after related courses and tests.