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2024 Hong Kong Talent Trends Report Summary

Preface

Hong Kong is a leading HR service provider (KOS Group, HKEX: 8042), operating in Hong Kong, Macau, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Shanghai, and Singapore. We analyze current and future employment trends to provide valuable market insights.

Contents

• Accounting and Finance (01)
• Business Support (05)
• Human Resources (09)
• Legal and Company Secretarial (13)
• Sales and Marketing (17)
• Supply Chain and Procurement (21)
• Technology and Digital Transformation (25)
• Financial Services (30)
• Food & Beverage and Hospitality (33)
• Healthcare and Life Sciences (37)
• Professional Services and Education (41)
• Property and Construction (45)

Key Findings by Industry

Accounting and Finance (01)

• Market Outlook: Talent shortage expected in 2024 due to limited replacement headcount. Junior-to-mid-level demand remains high for business recovery.
• Hot Roles: Finance Business Partner, Finance Transformation, Internal Audit, Treasury, Tax.
• Skills: CPA/CFA, BI tools, stakeholder management, ESG reporting readiness.
• Salary Trends: 10% average salary increase; Big Four candidates may see slight reductions when moving to commercial roles.
• AI Impact: Focus shifts to strategic partnering and decision-making rather than transactional tasks.

Business Support (05)

• Market Outlook: Job movement uncommon due to high stability. Routine tasks could be automated via AI.
• Hot Roles: Executive Assistant, Office Administration, Personal Assistant.
• Skills: Calendar management, budget tracking, document preparation, adaptability to AI.
• Salary Trends: 3–5% increment for continuity; 15% fir job changes.
• AI Impact: AI-assisted tools streamline administrative tasks and facilitate virtual collaboration.

Human Resources (09)

• Market Outlook: Demand driven by skills development and employee experience; cautious budgeting in uncertain economy.
• Hot Roles: HR Business Partner, Talent Acquisition, HRIS, HR Generalist.
• Skills: HR transformation, stakeholder management, change management, numerical sense.
• Salary Trends: 3–5% corporate increment; 15% job change.
• AI Impact: AI enhances workforce analytics and automates tasks, requiring HR focus on strategy and ethics.

Legal and Company Secretarial (13)

• Market Outlook: Focus on mid-senior roles; demand for GBA expertise expected to grow.
• Hot Roles: Legal Counsel, General Counsel, Compliance Manager.
• Skills: GAAP, industry-specific regulations, adaptability to regional laws.
• Salary Trends: 10% budget increases; modest salary expectation increments.
• AI Impact: AI streamlines documentation; human expertise remains critical in dispute resolution and strategy.

Sales and Marketing (17)

• Market Outlook: Tech-driven shifts; retail and consumer goods face growth, TMT sector cautious due to restructuring.
• Hot Roles: Digital Marketing Specialist, B2B Sales, CRM Manager.
• Skills: Adaptability, customer engagement tools, data analysis.
• Salary Trends: Increment structures may incorporate more incentives; sector varies by role.
• AI Impact: AI optimizes customer experience; jobs in cybersecurity and data analytics rise.

Supply Chain and Procurement (21)

• Market Outlook: Hiring freeze likely; demand for data analytics and transformation roles may increase.
• Hot Roles: Logistics Manager, Procurement Analyst, Supply Chain Project Manager.
• Skills: PowerBI, lean manufacturing, stakeholder engagement.
• Salary Trends: 10% to 15% increments available.
• AI Impact: Automation transforms routine tasks; new roles require digital analytics expertise.

Technology and Digital Transformation (25)

• Market Outlook: IT industry cautious; demand for middle management leadership and Mandarin proficiency increases.
• Hot Roles: Data Architect, Cybersecurity Specialist, Project Manager.
• Skills: Cloud computing, AI tools, language proficiency.
• Salary Trends: Salary levels stabilize after overpricing; competitive roles offer higher increments.
• AI Impact: AI automates processes; demand for programmers and data scientists surges.

Financial Services (30)

• Market Outlook: Headcount control expected; focus on cross-border Mandarin proficiency.
• Hot Roles: Wealth Management Consultant, Relationship Manager.
• Skills: Adaptability, product knowledge, fintech tools.
• Salary Trends: Increment compression expected; 15–20% for roles requiring rare skills.
• AI Impact: Fintech solutions automate tasks; reduced demand for basic analytic roles.

Food & Beverage and Hospitality (33)

• Market Outlook: Talent shortage due to high demand; layoffs possible in smaller businesses.
• Hot Roles: Culinary Specialist, Restaurant Front-of-House Staff.
• Skills: Multilingual ability, certifications (WSET Level 4), health and wellness awareness.
• Salary Trends: 5–10% increments within organizations; 10–20% for senior roles.
• AI Impact: Automation streamlines service; demand for IT and digital talent grows.

Healthcare and Life Sciences (37)

• Market Outlook: Talent migration continues; demand in allied health and R&D increases due to government support.
• Hot Roles: Allied Health Professional, Medical Affairs Manager.
• Skills: PhD degrees, AI-driven research, education from the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme.
• Salary Trends: 5–10% corporate increments; up to 20–30% for job changes.
• AI Impact: AI enhances drug discovery and surgical tools; demand grows for specialized digital roles.

Professional Services and Education (41)

• Market Outlook: Focus on recruitment/layoffs related to economic uncertainty; digital/CRM skills valuable.
• Hot Roles: Teacher, Marketing Manager, Alumni Affairs Specialist.
• Skills: Industry certifications (CRM, data analysis), adaptability.
• Salary Trends: 4–10% increments per organization; 10–20% job change.
• AI Impact: AI supports CRM and customer service training.

Property and Construction (45)

• Market Outlook: Positive outlook with infrastructure booms; demand for BIM/Sustainability skills.
• Hot Roles: Project Manager, Sustainability Consultant, Engineer.
• Skills: HKIA/HKIE, BIM, Smart City technologies.
• Salary Trends: Minimal change; 20% increments needed for competitive recruiting.
• AI Impact: AI facilitates BIM adoption; new roles in data analytics and cybersecurity emerge.