Increasingly it may seem that job titles mean less and less. With increasingly specialised functions it is now possible to be a developer evangelist, cloud chief architect or python developer. (Yes, we’re also not too sure, either).
However, within the realm of HR job titles nomenclature still seems to be fairly traditional. According to research by CultureAmp, who analysed HR job postings in the US, UK and Australia throughout 2018, there isn’t anything surprising.
The most popular HR job title in the UK was HR manager – with 476 job postings. This was followed by HR Advisor with 337 postings and then Learning & Development Officer with 262 postings.
The top 10 are:
| Rank | Job Title |
| 1 | HR Manager |
| 2 | HR Advisor |
| 3 | Learning and Development Officer |
| 4 | Resourcing Business Partner |
| 5 | HR Business Partner |
| 6 | HR Officer |
| 7 | HR Generalist |
| 8 | HR Consultant |
| 9 | HR Coordinator |
| 10 | HR Administrator |
However, it wasn’t all so plain. CultureAmp found increasing numbers of unique titles too. Last year, 10 Head of People roles were posted. Firms also wanted Heads of Organisational Development and Employee Engagement Advisors.
Analysis of the data suggests that whilst UK HR might have an increasing interest in employment engagement and organizational culture, this is not yet reflected in titles.
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CultureAmp added that in Australia Head of People and Culture was the most searched for job title. “This tells us that some Australian businesses are ready to put People and Culture at the center of their organization’s success,” wrote Alexis Croswell, Senior Content Marketing Manager, Culture Amp.
To find out the most popular job titles in the US and UK, read on.
Most popular HR job titles in US:
| Rank | Job Title |
| 1 | HR Business Partner |
| 2 | Human Resources Business Partner |
| 3 | HR Generalist |
| 4 | Human Resources Generalist |
| 5 | Human Resources Manager |
| 6 | Human Resources Administrator |
| 7 | Human Resources Coordinator |
| 8 | Human Resources Assistant |
| 9 | Senior Human Resources Business Partner |
| 10 | Learning and Development Specialist |
Most HR job titles in Australia:
| Rank | Job Title |
| 1 | HR Business Partner |
| 2 | Head of People and Culture |
| 3 | Care Service Employee |
| 4 | Learning and Development Advisor |
| 5 | Human Resources Advisor |
| 6 | Human Resources Coordinator |
| 7 | Learning and Development Manager |
| 8 | Human Resources Manager |
| 9 | Human Resources Office |
| 10 | People and Culture Advisor |
