71% of HR professionals say they are underpaid — SEDAT report urges action on pay inequity

'HR Value Paradox' The report argues that HR has evolved beyond its traditional administrative role into a strategic business function responsible for organisational culture, leadership development, employee engagement, workforce planning, change management and business sustainability.

SEDAT Consult announced that the HR Compensation & Salary Satisfaction Survey Report will become an annual publication, serving as a national benchmark for HR compensation trends and supporting evidence-based policy and organisational decision-making.

Recommendations The report recommends that employers regularly benchmark HR salaries, review internal pay structures, strengthen performance-based reward systems and integrate HR leaders into strategic business decision-making.