To support the post-pandemic economic recovery, companies face major skills needs. On the one hand, the vital functions without which companies cannot function, on the other, the professions that have become essential to growth, such as digital experts and salespeople.
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Robert Half’s recruitment experts draw up the TOP 10 jobs most sought after by companies for the start of the 2021 school year, using 3 parameters:
● Role in the company
● Reasons why this job is in high demand by companies
● Salaries (in percentiles *)
● Role within the company: The general accountant takes charge of all the accounts of the company, from the monthly closings to the balance sheet (income statements, tax return).
● Why is the position sought after by companies? This profile, in short supply, is essential for the company to make the right strategic decisions and manage its activities, on the basis of relevant and reliable accounting elements.
● Rémunération : 25ème percentile : 32K / 50ème percentile : 37K / 75ème percentile : 45K
● Role within the company: Its role is to enter the variable elements of pay, declare the social charges and establish the payslips of the company.
● Why is the position sought after by companies? ” This position is highly sought after because it is essential to the proper functioning of the company, whose payroll must be up to date and delivered each month, regardless of the level of activity of the company. “, highlighted Aurelia Pavilion, director of the Lyon and Aix-en Provence offices of Robert Half.
● Rémunération : 25ème percentile : 28K / 50ème percentile : 32K / 75ème percentile : 35K
● Role within the company: He must supervise all the accounts of the company, produce the financial statements, be the guarantor of the respect of the accounting procedures.
● Why is the position sought after by companies? This profile is always in demand, especially if it includes experience in an accounting firm and in a company with managerial functions. The opportunities are plentiful for these high demand candidates who have even more choices in 2021. Salaries for this position are increasing to attract the best talent.
● Rémunération : 25ème percentile : 52K / 50ème percentile : 65K / 75ème percentile : 75K
● Role within the company: Support operational staff in the management of their activity: monitor monthly performance, develop a model for analyzing product profitability, alerting and assisting in decision-making, supporting the transformation of financial practices.
● Why is the position sought after by companies? ” This profile is popular! There are many opportunities in the market for these candidates. Significant experience in supporting operational staff in the management of the activity is always highly appreciated “, precise Aurelien Boucly, Associate Director of Robert Half.
● Rémunération : 25ème percentile : 38K / 50ème percentile : 48K / 75ème percentile : 60K
● Role within the company: “Sour role is to assist the sales team in its daily life (calls, emails, meetings, travel). With a perfect mastery of computer systems, he monitors turnover, budget, team objectives and customer files (commercial proposals, pricing and sales tools). This position requires versatility, excellent interpersonal skills and management of service information via increasingly varied and sophisticated IT systems. “, precise Laure Charbonneau, Director of the Versailles and Massy offices at Robert Half.
● Why is the position sought after by companies? This is a key position for sales departments, because the person is both in contact with customers, and also supports teams in the field.
● Rémunération : 25ème percentile : 24K / 50ème percentile : 27K / 75ème percentile : 30K
● Role within the company: He is responsible for handling the entire flow of sales, from ordering to invoicing, including logistical and financial disputes. Proficiency in SAP and Excel tools is essential. An excellent sense of customer service, great responsiveness and a strong ability to work in an emergency are the essential qualities for this position.
● Why is the position sought after by companies? With the slowdown in activity in 2020 due to the health crisis, companies have fallen far behind in the management of their purchase and sale orders. Since the resumption of economic activity, they have been operating in a just-in-time flow, hence the recurring demand for ADV officers in order to compensate for this workload.
● Rémunération : 25ème percentile : 26K / 50ème percentile : 30K / 75ème percentile : 35K
● Role within the company: Within the Legal Department, he is in charge of the legal monitoring of the company and ensures day-to-day and exceptional operations.
● Why is the position sought after by companies? Restructuring operations increased significantly after the crisis. Companies must therefore rely on the advanced technical skills of lawyers in this area.
● Rémunération : 25ème percentile : 40K / 50ème percentile : 46K / 75ème percentile : 50K
● Role within the company: He takes charge of all administrative management and payroll for company employees, in compliance with labor legislation. He works closely with the Director of Human Resources, and actively participates in improving the working environment for employees, by showing availability to employees and discretion on issues that are often confidential.
● Why is the position sought after by companies? ” The Payroll Manager contributes to the good social climate of the company by ensuring the accuracy of the payroll (its calculation and payment). The pandemic had serious consequences on the methods of carrying out work (part-time – part-time unemployment in particular), and pay was the main illustration. In addition, regulatory changes are very frequent and the Payroll Manager must be fully informed in order to guarantee reliable and accurate payroll. “, Explain Stephanie Guerrand, Head of HR, Legal and Tax specialization at Robert Half.
● Rémunération : 25ème percentile : 45K / 50ème percentile : 50K / 75ème percentile : 60K
● Role within the company: He is responsible for the computer system and installations of the company or the client for whom he works. It is also he who is required to manage part of IT security, as well as support for internal and / or external users.
● Why is the position sought after by companies? In the context of a recovery, the security, performance and modernization of constantly evolving IT systems and solutions remain essential. Companies need profiles capable of both carrying a strategic vision on their digital transformation and carrying it out successfully.
● Rémunération : 25ème percentile : 40K / 50ème percentile : 45K / 75ème percentile : 55K
● Role within the company: He participates in increasing the company’s turnover by developing the portfolio of new clients or by capitalizing on existing clients. These profiles are difficult today.
● Why is the position sought after by companies? ” To ensure their digitalization, companies have needed in recent months to implement new software to ensure their operation. Hence the need for salespeople to sell these digital solutions. “Seniors” (5 to 8 years of experience) are particularly sought after for this function. On the other hand, many startups created in recent years have reached a level of maturity that allows them to sell their software to large accounts. », Comments Quentin de Beaufort, senior manager IT et Digital chez Robert Half.
● Rémunération : 25ème percentile : 40K / 50ème percentile : 50K / 75ème percentile : 60K
* Important note: Salaries in percentiles The salaries mentioned are fixed gross annual salaries, they do not include bonuses and other benefits. They are presented in percentiles in order to take into account different factors: rare skills, company size, scarcity of talent. 25th percentile – Candidate: Beginner in this type of function, still develops certain key skills. Demand: Low 50th Percentile – Candidate: Intermediate experience, possesses most of the key skills. Demand: Moderate 75th percentile – Candidate: Proven experience, possesses all key skills. Demand: High
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