Human Resources & People & Culture
HR leadership, talent, reward and organisational development.
We partner with organisations to appoint the HR, People & Culture and talent leaders who build high-performing, engaged workforces — from CHROs to specialists in reward, talent acquisition and organisational development.
Market context
The people function has never been more strategic. As employers compete for scarce talent and navigate hybrid work, expectations of HR leadership have risen sharply — and so has the premium on appointing the right person.
Where this market stands today
The people function has consolidated its seat at the top table. Chief People Officers are increasingly accountable for workforce strategy, AI-enabled productivity and culture through change — and reward at the top of the function has risen accordingly, even as generalist HR business-partner roles have softened on the back of strong candidate supply.
Demand by segment
Hiring demand index
+31.5%People & Culture hiring demand index — cooling in generalist roles, climbing in reward and analytics.
What these roles pay
Base salary, AUD '000 p.a. (excl. super & STI). For city-level and total-reward detail, download the full HR & People & Culture Salary Guide.
Reward and remuneration specialists fluent in pay-equity and transparency obligations.
Intelligence for this market
HR Hiring Guide
Appointing the People & Culture leaders who build engaged, high-performing organisations.
Hiring Trends
The forces reshaping how organisations hire across APAC — and how the best employers are adapting.
Market Mapping
A detailed view of where relevant talent sits — the foundation of confident hiring and succession.
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