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Compensation and Benefits Human Resources Recruitment
Position Title 25th Percentile 50th Percentile 75th Percentile Compensation Analyst 86000 93500 104500 Benefits Manager 80000 95000 110000 Benefits Specialist 72500 81750 89250
25th Percentile
The candidate is new to the role and building the needed skills, experience and autonomy.
50th Percentile
The candidate has the experience to perform core responsibilities without direct supervision and is comfortable with the role’s processes and subject matter.
75th Percentile
The candidate delivers value beyond the stated job duties, has advanced qualifications and experience, and is ready for the next career level.

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. 
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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.
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Increasing
compensation
Enhancing
professional
development
Increasing
recognition
efforts
Offering
retention bonuses
Allowing hybrid
work options

Human Resources Hiring at a Glance

Skills and certifications AI-related skill sets Bilingualism (English and French) Certified human resources professional (CHRP) Chartered professional in human resources (CPHR) Corporate wellness/inclusive culture credentials HRIS and HR software (Workday) Human resources information program (HRIP) Payroll applications and software (ADP) Professional in human resources (PHR)
Industries hiring most Construction Finance/insurance/real estate Health care Manufacturing Professional services Transportation/public utilities

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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.