Human Resources Management in Colorado
Colorado's Human Resources Management pathway prepares students for careers in employee relations, recruitment, and HR operations. Colorado's diverse business sectors need HR professionals.
Students develop competency in recruitment, employee relations, compensation, compliance, and performance management. They gain understanding through HR partnerships and case studies.
Graduates pursue HR specialist roles or continue in HR professional education. Strong demand for HR professionals ensures good opportunities.
Human Resources Management at a Glance
3
Courses
8
Credentials
4
Career Paths
State Standards & Framework
Colorado's HR standards align with HR professional standards and employment law requirements. Standards cover recruitment, relations, and compliance.
Students complete assessments through HR scenarios, recruitment role-plays, and policy understanding. Assessment includes knowledge of employment law and ethics.
Typical Course Sequence
| Course |
|---|
| HR Fundamentals and Regulations |
| Recruitment and Employee Relations |
| Compensation and Performance Management |
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Career Opportunities
Salary data from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2024). Growth projections from BLS Employment Projections (2023-2033). Cost-of-living adjustment uses BEA Regional Price Parities (2023). Entry-level salaries reflect the 25th percentile; experienced salaries reflect the median.
HR Assistant
Entry LevelSalary range: $60,850 - $103,990
HR Specialist
ExperiencedSalary range: $60,850 - $103,990
HR Manager
ExperiencedSalary range: $119,190 - $191,400
HR Director
ExperiencedSalary range: $119,190 - $191,400
Work-Based Learning Opportunities
Students intern with businesses, HR departments, staffing agencies, and consulting firms throughout Colorado.
Career & Technical Student Organization
Students in this pathway can participate in DECA, gaining leadership experience and competing in career-related events.
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