HR functions continue to play a strategic role in business success. Find out which HR skillsets are most in demand, how hybrid working impacts hiring, and where salaries are moving for the rest of 2025.

HR Talent Trends H2 2025: Evolving Roles, Skills & Salary Updates

HR Tech and Analytics 

Candidates who have experience of developing and analysing ‘people’ related data sets through HRIS systems specifically in the areas of talent management, workforce planning, diversity and talent acquisition are in high demand.  In addition to this, HR functions are continuously being streamlined with routine tasks increasingly being automated and replaced with AI driven tools.  HR professionals should invest in upskilling with AI training with a focus on strategy and human-centric tasks. 

Hiring Experience 

There has been a low churn within the HR sector in the first half of 2025 with most open positions being new positions for the organisation or contract roles.  This has led to a more selective process which candidates need to be prepared for throughout the remainder of 2025.  Salaries have remained flat.

Strategic Input

Despite the tight market, HR is leading strategic projects around talent management, cultural development, change management, succession planning (including looking at alternative types of employees) to enable organisations to meet their goals.