NOC 10011Human resources managers

TEER 0 — Management occupations

NOC 10011 is the Canadian National Occupational Classification code for Human resources managers. It is classified TEER 0 — Management occupations, which meets the skill requirement for Express Entry. An officer decides whether you can claim this code by comparing the duties written in your reference letter against the official main duties below — not by your job title.

Express Entry eligible: Yes
Regulated in Québec: No
In demand in Manitoba: Yes

Classification

Business, finance & administration

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Definition

Human resources managers plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of human resources and personnel departments, and develop and implement policies, programs and procedures regarding human resource planning, recruitment, collective bargaining, training and development, occupation classification and pay and benefit administration. They represent management and participate actively on various joint committees to maintain ongoing relations between management and employees. They are employed throughout the private and public sectors.

Main duties

This group performs 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.

Example job titles

•employer-employee relations manager
•human resources manager
•industrial relations manager
•occupational health and safety manager
•pay and benefits manager
•personnel director
•personnel services manager
•personnel training and development manager

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Overview

Under the ESDC NOC 2021 classification, NOC 10011 Human resources managers is designated as a TEER 0 occupation. Professionals in this role plan, organize, direct, control, and evaluate the operations of human resources and personnel departments. They are responsible for developing and implementing crucial policies, programs, and procedures related to HR planning, recruitment, collective bargaining, training, occupational classification, and benefits administration. Human resources managers represent management in industrial relations and are employed across all sectors of the private and public domains.

To qualify for this occupation in Canada, applicants typically require 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. Additionally, several years of experience as a human resources officer or in a related position is usually required. Some provincial employers may also require a professional designation, such as the Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP). As a TEER 0 role, NOC 10011 is highly eligible for Canadian economic immigration programs, including the Federal Skilled Worker Program under Express Entry and various Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP).

Educational overview summarizing this occupation. Always confirm against the official NOC profile and IRCC before relying on it.

Commonly confused codes

11200Human resources professionals

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Frequently asked questions

Is NOC 10011 eligible for Express Entry?

Yes — Human resources managers is TEER 0, and TEER 0–3 occupations meet the skill-level requirement for Express Entry programs such as the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class. Full eligibility also depends on your work experience, language results and other program criteria.

What education or training does NOC 10011 usually require?

Human resources managers is classified as TEER 0 — Management occupations. Always confirm the exact employment requirements on the official NOC profile before relying on them.

Which NOC codes are commonly confused with 10011?

Applicants most often mix up 10011 with 11200 (Human resources professionals). If your real day-to-day duties fit one of those codes better, that mismatch is exactly what an officer flags — double-check before you submit.

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Occupation data: Statistics Canada / ESDC — National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021.