1136 Human resource managers and directors

In short

• ONS unit group 1136, in minor group 113 (Functional managers and directors) and major group 1 (Managers, directors and senior officials).
• Appendix Skilled Occupations (figures as at 3 August 2026, re-checked 26 October 2026): On the list: Table 1, Table 2.
• Going rate as the tables print it:
  • Table 1, Going rate (SW – options A and D): £52,900 (£27.13 per hour)
  • Table 2, Going rate (SW – options F and I, GBM and SCU): £41,200 (£21.13 per hour)

What the ONS says

Description

Human resource managers and directors plan, organise and direct the personnel, training and industrial relations policies of organisations, advise on resource allocation and utilisation problems, measure the effectiveness of an organisation’s systems, methods and procedures and advise on, plan and implement procedures to improve utilisation of labour, equipment and materials.

Typical entry routes

There are no pre-set entry standards, although entry is most common with a degree or equivalent qualification. Relevant experience is important and internal promotion to management is possible. Off and on-the-job training is provided, and professional qualifications are available. Apprenticeships are available. NVQs/SVQs in relevant subjects are available at levels 3, 4 and 5.

Tasks

• determines staffing needs
• oversees the preparation of job descriptions, drafts advertisements and interviews candidates
• oversees the monitoring of employee performance and career development needs
• provides or arranges for provision of training courses
• undertakes industrial relations negotiations with employees’ representatives or trades unions
• develops and administers salary, health and safety and promotion policies
• examines and reports on company and departmental structures, chains of command, information flows, etc. and evaluates efficiency of existing operations
• considers alternative work procedures to improve productivity
• stays abreast of relevant legislation, considers its impact on the organisation’s HR strategy and recommends appropriate action

Related job titles

• Human resources business partner
• Human resources director
• Personnel manager
• Recruitment manager
• Training director

What the Appendix Skilled Occupations says

The Appendix lists this code in the tables below, with the tables’ own caption and the row as printed. Read the full table, and any condition in it, on GOV.UK.

Table 1: Eligible SOC 2020 occupation codes and related going rates based on median Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) data

SOC 2020 occupation code

1136 Human resource managers and directors

Examples of related job titles (non-exclusive)

• Employee relations managers
• Equality, diversity and inclusion managers
• Learning and development managers and directors
• Recruitment managers and directors
• Human resources managers and directors not elsewhere classified

Going rate (SW – options A and D)

£52,900 (£27.13 per hour)

90% of going rate (SW – option B)

£47,600 (£24.41 per hour)

80% of going rate (SW – option C)

£42,300 (£21.69 per hour)

70% of going rate (SW – option E)

£37,100 (£19.03 per hour)

Eligible for PhD points (SW)?

Yes

Table 2: Eligible SOC 2020 occupation codes and related going rates based on 25th percentile Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) data

SOC 2020 occupation code

1136 Human resource managers and directors

Equivalent SOC 2010 occupation code(s)

1135

Examples of related job titles (non-exclusive)

• Employee relations managers
• Equality, diversity and inclusion managers
• Learning and development managers and directors
• Recruitment managers and directors
• Human resources managers and directors not elsewhere classified

Going rate (SW – options F and I, GBM and SCU)

£41,200 (£21.13 per hour)

90% of going rate (SW – option G)

£37,100 (£19.03 per hour)

80% of going rate (SW – option H)

£32,900 (£16.87 per hour)

70% of going rate (SW – option J, GTR)

£28,800 (£14.77 per hour)

Eligible for PhD points (SW)?

Yes

Other unit groups in minor group 113

• 1131 Financial managers and directors
• 1132 Marketing, sales and advertising directors
• 1133 Public relations and communications directors
• 1134 Purchasing managers and directors
• 1135 Charitable organisation managers and directors
• 1137 Information technology directors
• 1139 Functional managers and directors n.e.c.

Sources

Occupation text: Office for National Statistics, SOC 2020 Volume 1: structure and descriptions of unit groups (file dated 27 August 2026, version V13). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Open Government Licence v3.0. Tables: Home Office, Immigration Rules Appendix Skilled Occupations on GOV.UK, page updated 3 August 2026; re-checked against the page updated 8 October 2026 on 26 October 2026, tables unchanged.

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