Michael Page HR Recruitment in 2027: Building Stronger Teams with Salary Benchmarking
Hiring HR talent remains competitive in 2027. As organisations focus on workforce planning, employee engagement and change, having access to accurate salary data can help attract and secure the right people.
HR talent remains in demand
Organisations are looking for HR professionals who combine people expertise with commercial awareness and change management skills.
Some of the most in-demand roles include:
- HR Business Partner
- HR Change & Transformation Specialist
- HR Advisor
- Head of People
- Employee Relations Manager
Demand is also growing for skills in people analytics, leadership development, reward and organisational design, reflecting the changing role of HR in today's organisations.
Why salary benchmarking matters
In a competitive hiring market, salary remains an important factor for candidates.
According to Michael Page's 2027 Salary Guide, 64% of HR professionals are satisfied with their current role. For employers looking to attract talent, salary benchmarking can help keep pay competitive and in line with market expectations.
Salary benchmarking helps employers:
- Set competitive pay ranges
- Improve offer acceptance rates
- Plan recruitment budgets
- Support retention
- Stay aligned with the market
Understanding current salary levels can help organisations attract the people they need and reduce the risk of losing candidates during the hiring process.
Supporting workforce planning and growth
Building an effective hiring strategy requires a clear view of the market, including talent availability, emerging skills and hiring trends.
The Michael Page 2027 Salary Guides cover roles across the HR function, from HR Advisors and HR Business Partners to Talent Acquisition, Reward and senior HR leadership positions. Alongside salary data, the guides provide insight into the skills employers are looking for and the trends shaping the HR market.
As Michael Page marks 50 years of connecting organisations with talent, the 2027 Salary Guides continue to support employers with salary and hiring insights.
Access the latest salary insights
Understanding salary trends and candidate expectations can help organisations build stronger teams and make informed hiring decisions.
Discover the Michael Page 2027 UK Salary Guides for the latest salary benchmarks, hiring trends and workforce insights across HR, Marketing, Finance and more, with 19 sector-specific guides to explore.
