Hiring for Human Resources in Mainland China.
Compared to previous years, there was a reduction in demand for Human Resources positions in 2023. With the goal of reducing costs and increasing efficiency, the majority of companies have shifted their focus towards:
- Organisational restructuring
- Optimising manpower costs
- Enhancing organisational effectiveness and development
- Adjustments in salary and benefit frameworks to incentivise employee motivation and improve work efficiency
Looking ahead to 2024, the market changes continue to increase expectations for Human Resources professionals. Through digital transformation and the implementation of AI technology, operational costs are reduced, and more scientific and digital tools are utilised to help companies recruit and develop their employees.
The top 3 things Human Resources talent look for when moving jobs:
- 1
Higher salary offers
- 2
Meaningful and impactful work
- 3
Career growth and development opportunities
In demand roles
- Talent Acquisition
- Compensation & Benefits
- HR Business Partner
- HR Digital transformation
- HR Project Management
Valuable skill sets
- Agile Capability
- Learning agility
- Sustainability
- Influence ability
- Creative and innovation mindset
Up, down or flat? The state of salaries.
Salary changes were relatively stable throughout 2023 for Human Resources, maintaining a growth rate similar to previous years. 2024 is likely to continue this trend.
of HR professionals received a pay rise in the last 6 months.
Human Resources salaries in Mainland China
| Job Title | Sector | Sub Sector | Location | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Job Title | Sector | Sub Sector | Location | Low | Average | High |
CHRO / HRVP |
HR Generalist | Shanghai | ¥2,000,000 | ¥2,500,000 | ¥3,500,000 | |
HR Director |
HR Generalist | Shanghai | ¥1,200,000 | ¥1,600,000 | ¥2,400,000 | |
HRBP Director/Head |
HRBP | Shanghai | ¥900,000 | ¥1,200,000 | ¥2,300,000 | |
HRBP Manager |
HRBP | Shanghai | ¥375,000 | ¥600,000 | ¥900,000 | |
HR Specialist |
HRBP | Shanghai | ¥120,000 | ¥225,000 | ¥300,000 | |
Talent Acquisition Director |
Talent Acquisition | Shanghai | ¥1,200,000 | ¥1,500,000 | ¥2,250,000 | |
Talent Acquisition Manager |
Talent Acquisition | Shanghai | ¥375,000 | ¥525,000 | ¥900,000 | |
Talent Acquisition Specialist |
Talent Acquisition | Shanghai | ¥120,000 | ¥225,000 | ¥300,000 | |
Learning & Development Director |
Learning & Development | Shanghai | ¥900,000 | ¥1,350,000 | ¥1,875,000 | |
Learning & Development Manager |
Learning & Development | Shanghai | ¥375,000 | ¥600,000 | ¥900,000 | |
Learning & Development Specialist |
Learning & Development | Shanghai | ¥120,000 | ¥270,000 | ¥375,000 | |
Talent Management Director |
Talent Management | Shanghai | ¥1,200,000 | ¥1,500,000 | ¥2,250,000 | |
Talent Management Manager |
Talent Management | Shanghai | ¥375,000 | ¥675,000 | ¥975,000 | |
Talent Management Specialist |
Talent Management | Shanghai | ¥120,000 | ¥270,000 | ¥375,000 | |
Organizational Development Director |
Organizational Development | Shanghai | ¥1,200,000 | ¥1,800,000 | ¥2,250,000 | |
Organizational Development Manager |
Organizational Development | Shanghai | ¥375,000 | ¥675,000 | ¥900,000 | |
Compensation & Benefits Director |
Compensation & Benefits | Shanghai | ¥975,000 | ¥1,500,000 | ¥2,250,000 | |
Compensation & Benefits Manager |
Compensation & Benefits | Shanghai | ¥375,000 | ¥600,000 | ¥900,000 | |
Compensation & Benefits Specialist |
Compensation & Benefits | Shanghai | ¥120,000 | ¥225,000 | ¥300,000 | |
Employee Branding Manager |
Employee Branding | Shanghai | ¥300,000 | ¥450,000 | ¥750,000 | |
Employee Branding Specialist |
Employee Branding | Shanghai | ¥150,000 | ¥250,000 | ¥350,000 | |
Shared Service Director/Head |
Shared Service | Shanghai | ¥750,000 | ¥1,000,000 | ¥1,800,000 | |
Shared Service Manager |
Shared Service | Shanghai | ¥300,000 | ¥600,000 | ¥900,000 | |
Shared Service Specialist |
Shared Service | Shanghai | ¥120,000 | ¥250,000 | ¥300,000 | |
Admin Manager/Office Manager |
Admin / Business Support | Shanghai | ¥300,000 | ¥450,000 | ¥800,000 | |
Executive Assistant |
Admin / Business Support | Shanghai | ¥150,000 | ¥250,000 | ¥500,000 | |
Personal Assistant |
Admin / Business Support | Shanghai | ¥150,000 | ¥300,000 | ¥600,000 |
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