The people profession has a huge variety of roles within it – from numerical and data-driven roles in reward and analytics to development roles in talent and learning and development. These roles tend to fall into two categories: generalists, who perform a variety of activities in any aspect of people practice, and specialists, who work in an area of expertise.
Careers in HR generalist roles
Careers in learning and development
Careers in organisational design and development
Careers in equality, diversity and inclusion
Careers in employee experience
Careers in employee relations
Careers in talent management
Careers in resourcing
Careers in reward
Careers as a people consultant
Careers in people analytics
Careers in workplace health and wellbeing
Creating a holistic offering to help improve workforce wellbeing
Working in different sectors
One of the great things about working in the people profession is that it enables you to work in any sector. Here’s a little bit more about the different sectors you could work in.
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Organisation size matters
The size of the organisation will likely influence whether you take on a generalist or specialist role. In smaller organisations, you may perform a variety of activities as an HR generalist in a stand‐alone capacity. In larger organisations, the greater volume of people roles might typically include both specialist and generalist positions.
Find out what HR responsibilities you could be asked to take on in a small organisation
Explore the range of HR, L&D and OD roles you could take on in a large organisation.
Find out what it's like to work for yourself or be an independent people consultant supporting other organisations with HR, L&D and OD projects.
Explore the many rewards of working in the people profession
Explore career areas within the people profession, and the typical activities you may find yourself doing
Information and guidance to help you excel in your role, transition into the profession, and manage a career break
If you’re looking for a career in HR, L&D or any other aspect of the people profession, there’s a route that’ll suit you