Human resources teams remain busy as companies call on them to conduct compensation and benefits reviews, recruit new staff, and manage policies around hybrid and on-site work. Professionals with strong technology skills are also needed for HR software updates and transitions.To help address skills gaps on their teams, 49% of HR hiring managers are upskilling employees. To secure in-demand candidates, firms must be prepared to provide a competitive salary, plus compelling perks and benefits.
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Human Resources Hiring Trends in Canada
The search is on for tech-savvy talent
Increasingly, companies are looking for HR professionals comfortable using emerging tech tools like generative AI to create job postings and source candidates. Many employers are looking to hire HR professionals with a deep understanding of labour laws in Canada — but these candidates are hard to find. Organizations increasing HR salary levels to hire the skilled talent they need must be careful not to alienate existing staff by risking pay compression.
HR strategy and executionAI and automationLeadership/ management experienceHRM knowledgeCompensation and benefits managementHR strategy and executionAI and automationLeadership/ management experienceHRM knowledgeCompensation and benefits management
Retention top of mind for HR managers
3 in 4 managers say it will likely be a challenge to keep team members motivated and engaged.85% of HR managers are concerned about retention between now and the end of 2025.57% of HR managers say they would consider offering flexible work schedules to employees to work on-site regularly.
Increasing compensationEnhancing professional developmentIncreasing recognition effortsOffering retention bonusesAllowing hybrid work optionsIncreasing compensationEnhancing professional developmentIncreasing recognition effortsOffering retention bonusesAllowing hybrid work options
How do we determine our salary figures and benchmarks? See our methodology.The salaries listed in the salary tables represent starting compensation only, meaning pay for someone new to a company in the position listed. Our estimates do not include bonuses, benefits or perks. We report salaries in percentiles and ranges, recognizing that professionals join companies at varied experience levels.Non-salary data referenced in this Salary Guide is based on online surveys developed by Robert Half and conducted by independent research firms. Respondents included hiring managers and employees from small (1-99 employees), midsize (100-999 employees) and large (1,000-10,000 or more employees) private, publicly listed and public sector organizations across Canada.
