7 In-Demand HR Jobs for 2022
It’s easy to see why: The pandemic escalated HR’s influence in the C-Suite and led to an increased focus on employee engagement and wellbeing. Now, HR is one of the fastest growing professions in Canada – with job postings for HR professionals well ahead of job ads for other industries such as banking and finance, software development and nursing.1
Keep on reading to learn which HR roles are in highest demand for 2022 to start or build your career in HR.
1. HR Coordinators
HR coordinators are extremely well-rounded workers which is why they’re highly sought-out by businesses across various industries. Often assisting HR managers, HR coordinators juggle several duties that can range from more administrative tasks to maintaining employee records and supporting payroll processing.
An HR coordinator is generally considered an entry-level role and would be a great start for new HR professionals. The average annual salary for an HR coordinator in Canada is about $45,000. But with more experience you can make up to $55,000.
2. HR Managers
HR managers topped Randstad’s list of most in-demand HR jobs in Canada in 2022. That’s not all too surprising when you consider that HR managers are leaders responsible for running human resources departments. They are generally tasked with directing and managing a team of HR professionals who handle areas like recruitment, hiring, onboarding, payroll, performance evaluations, talent acquisition and employee relations.
The median salary for HR managers is about $99,000, according to the Government of Canada Job Bank. The highest-paid managers earn more than $145,000.
3. Recruiter
Given the increased labour shortages that occurred as a result of the pandemic, recruiters are extremely important assets in any organization.
Recruiters are known for managing a company’s incoming talent pool. Either working in-house or as employees of a professional recruitment company, recruiters are mainly responsible for helping companies forecast future hiring needs and finding the most suitable person for open positions within a company.
Based on Job Bank Canada data, recruiters make around $60,000. At the high end, they can earn $90,000 or more depending on experience.
4. HR Generalist
HR generalists do it all. Rather than specializing in one function, HR generalists can be involved in anything from recruiting, onboarding, and training new employees to payroll processing, organizing performance reviews and addressing employee wellness.
In a recent report from the Labour Market Information Council, job postings for HR generalists across Canada were up by more than 110% in 2021 compared to 2020.
Job Bank Canada says HR generalists earn a median salary of about $75,000 The highest earners make over $115,000.
5. Training and Development Specialist
More Canadian employers are investing in employee training than they were two years ago, according to a new survey by Morneau Shepell Ltd. and the Business Council of Canada. It’s no surprise then that training and development Specialists made the list of most in-demand HR jobs in 2022.
Training and development are required at every level of an organization. They ensure that both new hires and established staff have the skills they need to perform their jobs effectively. This can involve organizing workshops, creating training materials and mapping out a career development program for current staff to gain the skills needed to move up within an organization.
In Canada, training and development specialists earn a median salary of about $75,000. Specialists with more experience can make $100,000 or more, according to PayScale.
6. Compensation and Benefits Analyst
What’s a key takeaway from the pandemic? The employee experience matters. And one way to enhance the employee experience is by paying attention to employees’ compensation and benefits.
This is where Compensation and Benefits Analysts step in. These professionals have a thorough understanding of provincial and national guidelines for compensation and benefits packages. They are also well-versed in market trends and proper compensation structures needed to ensure their company remains competitive and truly reflects the cares and needs of their employees.
Compensation and Benefits Analysts earn a salary of about $60,000 per year. At the high end they can make more than $87,000 per year.
7. Human Resources Business Partner
The primary function of HR business partners is to work with senior leadership to develop an HR agenda that aligns with organizational goals.
While HR managers look after day-to-day operations and oversee an HR department, HR business partners focus on strategy and do not have administrative responsibilities over a department. Rather, HR business partners tend to work directly with executive leaders and may even sit on the board of directors or collaborate with C-Suite to ensure the HR strategy bolsters their company’s objectives.
Some HR business partner job duties include reducing turnover and improving employee-manager relationships.
According to PayScale, the median salary for HR business partners is around $73,000. Experienced professionals can earn $92,000 or more.
Looking to see all the HR roles available to you? Explore Hire Authority, the exclusive job board for HRPA members and students. We’ve listed seven of the top roles for 2022 but there are many more HR opportunities on our job board that have promising career outlooks that can also align with your personal and professional goals too.
Sources:
- HR Reporter: HR positions lead the way in job postings
- Job Bank Canada
- Labour Market Information Council
- Morneau Shepell Ltd. and the Business Council of Canada Navigating Change: 2018
- Business Council Survey
- PayScale
- Randstad: The best HR jobs for 2022
Footnote 1: View HR Reporter Article: HR positions lead the way in job postings
