HR Manager
The HR Manager is a key figure in managing human resources within an organization. His or her main responsibility is to ensure that HR policies and strategies are aligned with company objectives, managing the entire employee life cycle, from selection to training, to performance evaluation.
In addition to managing labour relations and legal matters, the HR Manager ensures employee well-being and company culture, offering support during transitions, restructures, and organizational changes.
Salaries can vary significantly depending on experience level[1]. For a junior role, salaries range from €30,000 to €40,000 per year in Europe, and from $45,000 to $60,000 annually in the global market. Senior professionals can earn between €45,000 and €70,000 in Europe, or $70,000 to $120,000 globally.
HR Business Partner
The HR Business Partner (HRBP) is a human resources professional who works closely with business leaders to implement and develop people management strategies in line with company objectives. The HRBP acts as an internal consultant for managers, offering support in performance management, conflict resolution and development strategies.
Skilled at managing change and supporting the company with strategic advice, a junior HRBP can expect a salary between €35,000 and €45,000 annually in Europe, and $50,000 to $60,000 in the US and globally. Senior HRBPs can earn between €55,000 and €80,000 per year in Europe, and $80,000 to $120,000+ globally.
HR Learning & Development Specialist
This professional is responsible for designing, managing and implementing training and development programs within the company. The goal is to improve employee skills to align them with business needs and promote a culture of continuous learning.
The HR Learning & Development Specialist creates training plans to improve professional skills, assesses training needs and monitors the outcomes of training programs. They promote professional growth and talent development.
In Europe, a junior HR Learning & Development Specialist can earn between €30,000 and €40,000 annually, while salaries in the global market range from $45,000 to $55,000. Senior professionals can expect salaries between €45,000 and €60,000 per year in Europe and $60,000 to $85,000 annually in the US and worldwide.
HR Organization Manager
The HR Organization Manager is responsible for managing the organizational architecture of a company, including reporting structures, employee roles and responsibilities. This role focuses on organizational design and managing the growth of the company through effective human resources management. Defines and optimizes the organizational structure, supports the company in managing staffing changes, and plans the workforce organization.
A junior professional can expect to earn between €35,000 and €45,000 annually in Europe, and $50,000 to $65,000 globally. Senior professionals earn between €50,000 and €75,000 per year in Europe, and $75,000 to $100,000+ globally.
HRIS Manager
The HRIS (Human Resources Information System) Manager is responsible for managing the IT systems used by human resources to collect, analyze and store employee data. He or she is responsible for the implementation, maintenance and management of HR software.
A bridge between a technical and managerial role, an HRIS Manager manages and optimizes IT systems, collaborating with other departments to integrate HR systems with company platforms and supporting the choice and implementation of new HR technologies (such as machine learning and AI models).
In Europe, a junior HRIS Manager can earn between €35,000 and €45,000 per year, while senior salaries range from €50,000 to €60,000+. In the global market, junior salaries range from $55,000 to $80,000 annually, while senior professionals can earn between $85,000 and $110,000+ annually.
HR Generalist
An HR Generalist manages a variety of day-to-day HR activities, from recruitment and training to performance management, labour relations, and HR administration.
The HR Generalist is highly versatile and involved in all HR functions: managing hiring processes and company policies, overseeing daily administrative tasks (leave, absences, contracts), and supporting teams in managing training initiatives.
In Europe, junior HR Generalists can expect a salary between €30,000 and €40,000 per year, with senior salaries ranging from €45,000 to €60,000+. In the global market, junior professionals can earn between $40,000 and $60,000 annually, and senior professionals can make between $60,000 and $80,000+ annually.
HR Talent Acquisition/Recruiting
The Talent Acquisition Specialist, or Recruiter, is responsible for the recruitment and hiring process of new employees. Their goal is to attract and recruit the best talent available on the market.
To achieve this, the Talent Acquisition Specialist develops recruitment strategies, manages the selection process, and sources the best talent through various channels (online, events, networking).
A junior professional in this field can expect to earn between €30,000 and €40,000 annually in Europe, with global salaries ranging from $45,000 to $55,000. A senior recruiter can earn between €45,000 and €65,000 in Europe, or $60,000 to $85,000+ globally.
Internal Communications Manager
The Internal Communications Manager manages communication within the organization, to improve corporate cohesion, keeping employees informed and facilitating the dissemination of key messages by the leadership. They develop and implement communication strategies, and manage the dissemination of information within the company through newsletters, emails, intranet, and internal events. They also support leadership in crafting messages and all internal communications and organize events to promote company culture.
A junior Internal Communications Manager can earn between €30,000 and €40,000 annually in Europe, with global salaries ranging from $45,000 to $50,000. Senior professionals can earn between €45,000 and €70,000 per year in Europe, or $60,000 to $85,000 globally.
[1] For all the professional roles analyzed, salaries vary depending on the country and city: in major European capitals (London, Berlin, Paris), salaries are generally higher than in the rest of the EU. We consider advanced non-EU countries for the global market, averaging salaries from the USA, South America, China, and Russia.
Sources: Glassdoor, Indeed, LinkedIn
