Human Resources recruitment

Industry leaders highlight

"Employee rewards and benefits have become more diverse and personalised. We’ve found a greater need to focus on offering competitive compensation and benefits, fostering a positive and inclusive work culture, and providing growth opportunities. Flexibility and additional leave (we offer grandparent leave!) are also a huge drawcard. Allowing employees to work from anywhere and shifting the focus to outcomes rather than hours worked has become a key driver of attraction and retention in our teams. Given the nature of the HR load, we are going beyond traditional health benefits to include financial wellness programs, wellbeing leave and wellness programs for fitness, stress and anxiety management.

All HR professionals need to stay updated on workplace trends, employee expectations, and technology. For junior HR professionals, familiarity with HR technologies like AI and automation is essential, along with strong digital literacy to analyse HR metrics. Equally important are interpersonal skills, empathy, and conflict management, along with a solid understanding of labour laws. Senior HR professionals need strategic thinking and leadership skills. They must align HR initiatives with organisational goals, have advanced workforce analytics capabilities, and support their business’ leadership development and change management."