1. compensation and benefits manager

When companies struggle to hire or retain top-notch compensation and benefits managers, it can have a ripple effect throughout the organization. These managers oversee every aspect of employee benefits programs, including wage and salary rates, health insurance, retirement and wellness programs. Given the increased importance of benefits in hiring and retention, these professionals are going to be even more critical to organizational success going forward. There will be roughly 1,200 more compensation and benefits manager jobs per year between 2021 and 2031.

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2. director of learning and development

Director of learning and development jobs have a greater significance than ever before. By consolidating learning and development programs into all-digital delivery models, these senior-level leaders can increase organizational efficiency and expand access to training opportunities for their workforces at large. Learning and development director salaries range from around $86k to $170k.

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3. HR manager

HR managers are expected to embody the true ethos, values and culture of an organization. How exactly that's going to play out in the context of remote work remains to be seen, of course, but one thing is for sure: highly skilled HR managers are increasingly hard to come by. As employer branding continues to play an ever-greater role in driving talent outcomes, experienced pros should have no shortage of opportunities. Between 2021 and 2031, projections indicate there will be around 16,300 additional HR manager jobs each year. HR managers typically make between $97k and $158k.

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4. HRIS generalist and analyst

HR information systems (HRIS) can transform the way companies manage and engage with human capital — but there's a twist. That is, these systems turn out to be only as effective or valuable as the savvy, forward-thinking HRIS generalists who are on hand to manage them and the analysts who interpret the data they provide. This kind of high-tech, high-touch approach, combining the insights of data with the intelligence and judgement of humans, is exactly what HRIS generalists and analysts do best. HR generalist salaries range from $58k to $94k, while HR analysts can make anywhere from $70k to $121k.

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5. recruiter

Take a look at the numbers to get a sense of the demand: It’s estimated there will be 81,900 new recruiter jobs every year between 2021 and 2031. That's an awe-inspiring figure, particularly when you consider the road ahead for most companies: balancing the need to fill positions and retain talent with changing and evolving employee expectations. With business leaders en masse turning to recruiters to secure the talent they need, all signs point to busy times for HR recruiters. Salaries for these positions range from $46k to $85k.

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essential human resources skills and certifications