HR directors in Malaysia can earn RM300k-700k per annum in 2017

According to the latest annual Global Salary Survey from Robert Walters, Malaysia should experience a cautious job market in 2017. Businesses are expected to maintain or even reduce headcount across non-critical areas.

While the oil and gas, electrical and electronic manufacturing sectors are going through the after effects of the downturn, most recruitment activity will be in revenue-generating roles across financial services and technology.

Sally Raj, MD of Robert Walters Malaysia, commented: “Despite challenging market conditions, there are bright spots in growing sectors such as the shared services, digital marketing and e-commerce industries which are recruiting. As companies vie for top talent, employers will need to use attractive retention tools to keep their high performing staff.”

Key findings for Malaysia in 2017 include:

• HR professionals with the analytical capabilities to make sound business decisions based on data, will be in demand.
• Mobile engineers and software developers will be recruited to cope with the needs of e-commerce companies expanding their businesses. As companies strengthen their security practices, cybersecurity professionals will be highly sought after across industries.
• Professionals with expertise in developing and enhancing Islamic asset management products will continue to be highly sought after in Malaysia’s Islamic banking industry.
• Marketing professionals in the FMCG and retail sector will be expected to have social media management or programmatic buying skills in 2017.

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