As companies are expected to increase their hiring activities this year, especially in sectors such as fintech and healthcare and solving a skills mismatch remains a challenge, expectations will weigh heavily on HR professionals to aid and advise employees in identifying relevant and in-demand skillsets, and providing the means for employees to acquire them.

With the world of work in a constant state of flux, especially in this age of digitalization, it is essential for HR professionals to evolve their skillsets too, and effectively create the adaptive workforce of the future.

Consequently, the role of HR also faces high demand today, with the following jobs identified as the most in-demand HR roles in 2019 as per Kelly Services Salary guide.

• HR business partner

• HR generalist/specialist

• Manager, talent acquisition

• Senior payroll executive/payroll executive

Consequently, as per the guide, Regional HR directors with more than 10 years of experience can take home S$10,000-18,000 per month. Meanwhile, HR directors with more than 10 years of experience can look forward to S$10,400-15,000 per month in 2019.

Similarly, HR business partners with 3-7 years of experience, can expect salaries in the range of S$4,000-11,500 per month this year.