HR Search Salary Survey 2025
HR Search, Ireland's leading specialist HR recruitment agency, have launched their annual HR Salary Survey and Market Trends Report for 2025. The salary survey covers HR candidate drivers, salary movements, hr leadership, hr business partnering, hr generalist, specialist HR, employee relations, HRIS, talent acquisition, learning and development and an outlook for the year ahead.
Throughout 2024 the Human Resources jobs market in Ireland has continued to experience significant transformation driven by changes in workplace dynamics as well as technology and evolving employee expectations. The competition for talent remains intense and HR leaders are reshaping how they attract, retain and develop talent.
Moving into 2025, competitive compensation, career development and flexible work arrangements will be critical to attracting and retaining talent. We’ve seen hybrid work become the norm, with the majority of employees now expecting and seeking flexibility, resulting in HR teams having to refine workplace policies and ensure productivity and engagement in hybrid environments. In 2025, creating inclusion and collaboration across dispersed teams will remain a key challenge, with many companies starting to adopt digital tools to achieve this. Those offering flexible work options will undoubtedly have a competitive edge in attracting talent.
2024 has seen employee well-being, particularly mental health, emerging as a central HR focus. Companies are expanding wellness programs to address physical, emotional and financial health. We believe in 2025, a more holistic approach will be adopted, with wellness programs tailored to individual needs. Organisations that truly prioritise well-being will benefit from improved employee engagement and retention.
Kerri Masterson, Associate Director, HR Search.
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