Human Resources
Talent planning connects growth strategy with the capabilities, leadership, and organizational structure needed to execute it. HR leaders translate those requirements into hiring priorities, development plans, and retention practices.
For 2026-2027 planning, focus on workforce planning, manager effectiveness, compensation consistency, and change management. Evaluate HR investment against business needs and the risks of losing critical talent.
HR Business Partner and HR Manager
HR Business Partner Manager
- $142k
- Average total compensation
- $130k
- Average base salary
- Base salary range
- $100k to $160k
- Total compensation range
- $100k to $175k
HR Manager
- $190k
- Average total compensation
- $175k
- Average base salary
- Base salary range
- $135k to $220k
- Total compensation range
- $145k to $240k
Did you know?
HR Business Partners and Managers turn business priorities into practical people decisions. For 2026-2027 planning, assess manager support, employee relations, workforce planning, and compensation administration. Development programs should address the capabilities needed for the company's next stage.
Director and VP of Human Resources
Director of Human Resources
- $220k
- Average total compensation
- $190k
- Average base salary
- Base salary range
- $150k to $230k
- Total compensation range
- $160k to $265k
VP of Human Resources
- $330k
- Average total compensation
- $250k
- Average base salary
- Base salary range
- $170k to $320k
- Total compensation range
- $190k to $450k
The market
Benchmark Director and VP-level HR roles by workforce size, geographic footprint, company stage, and functional remit. For 2026-2027 planning, prioritize leaders who connect organization design, leadership development, retention, and compensation strategy with business objectives.
Talent decisions compound over time, for better or worse.
Benchmarks are the start. The decision is the rest.
For current compensation benchmarking, workforce planning, or hiring support, bring us the role and the business outcome it needs to produce.
