Human Resource Consulting Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2024 - 2029)

The Human Resource Consulting Market Forecast is Segmented by Service (Human Capital Strategy, Compensation and Benefits, Talent Management, Organizational Change, Learning and Development, HR Function, and HR Analytics), End User (IT and Telecom, BFSI, Healthcare, Retail and E-Commerce, and Other End Users), and Geography (Asia-Pacific, North America, Europe, South America, and the Middle East & Africa). The Report Offers the Market Size in Value Terms in USD for all the Abovementioned Segments.

Human Resource Consulting Market Size

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Human Resource Consulting Market Summary
Study Period 2020-2029
Market Size (2024) USD 73.75 Billion
Market Size (2029) USD 104.02 Billion
CAGR (2024 - 2029) 7.12 %
Fastest Growing Market North America
Largest Market Asia Pacific

Major Players

Human Resource Consulting Market Major Players

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

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Human Resource Consulting Market Analysis

The Human Resource Consulting Market size is estimated at USD 73.75 billion in 2024, and is expected to reach USD 104.02 billion by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 7.12% during the forecast period (2024-2029).

The human resource consulting market encompasses various HR solutions and services to manage their human resources effectively. This market includes consulting firms with expertise in talent acquisition, workforce planning, performance management, employee relations, compensation and benefits, HR technology, organizational development, diversity and inclusion, and more.

Various factors influence the growth and dynamics of the human resource consulting market. One significant driver is the evolving landscape of labor laws and regulations, prompting organizations to engage HR consultants to ensure compliance and manage legal risks effectively. As businesses expand globally, HR consultants are crucial in advising workforce management in diverse cultural contexts. Furthermore, the increasing integration of HR technology solutions, such as applicant performance management software and tracking systems, into modern HR practices has created a demand for consultants who may assist organizations in selecting, implementing, and maximizing the benefits of these technologies.

Human Resource Consulting Market Trends

Increasing Demand for Learning and Development Services that Enhance Employee Skills is Driving Market Growth

HR consultants' learning and development services are crucial for enhancing employees' skills and knowledge within organizations. These services typically include training programs, workshops, coaching sessions, and other initiatives to improve employee performance and productivity. The organization's size and nature, industry trends, technological advancements, and the broader economic environment influence the market for these services.

HR consultants also play a crucial role in identifying individual learning needs, offering customized solutions, and analyzing training needs. Their involvement is essential in ensuring organizations have the right talent and skills to succeed. Learning and development (L&D) is a service area focused on improving employee performance and competency development. HR consultants may utilize L&D programs to provide employees with training and support to keep them competitive. L&D may contribute to employee engagement and retention.

Human Resource Consulting Market: Main Areas of Focus in Workplace Training According to L&D Professionals Worldwide, in %, 2022

North America's Holds Largest Shares in HR Consulting

North America indeed held a significant share in the HR consulting market. It is primarily due to numerous large corporations, diverse industries, and a highly developed economy that demands sophisticated HR solutions. The United States, in particular, has a robust HR consulting industry, with companies offering services ranging from management and talent acquisition to employee engagement and training.

Some emerging trends in the US HR consultancy market include the rise of remote work and flexible work arrangements, increased focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, and the growing importance of employer branding and employee experience.

Human Resource Consulting Market, By Region, 2023

Human Resource Consulting Industry Overview

The human resource consulting market is fragmented with the presence of many players. In many regions, numerous small to mid-sized consulting firms specialize in various aspects of human resources, such as recruitment, training, compensation, and compliance. HR consulting entails a strategic collaboration between external specialists and organizations to improve their human resources strategies and practices. The key players include Mercer, Deloitte, Accenture, Willis Towers Watson, and PricewaterhouseCoopers.

Human Resource Consulting Market Leaders

  1. Deloitte 

  2. Accenture 

  3. Willis Towers Watson

  4. PricewaterhouseCoopers 

  5. Mercer

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

Human Resource Consulting Market Concentration
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Human Resource Consulting Market News

  • December 2023: Mercer, a worldwide leader in transforming retirement and investment results and a division of Marsh McLennan, revealed that it agreed to acquire Vanguard's outsourced chief investment officer (OCIO) business. This business offers investment management services to not-for-profit organizations and other institutional investors in the United States.
  • October 2023: Accenture purchased The Storytellers, a creative management consultancy based in the United Kingdom. The firm collaborated with CEOs and other C-Suite executives to craft narratives to expedite transformative change and enhance organizational performance.

Human Resource Consulting Market Report - Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION

  • 1.1 Study Assumptions and Market Definition
  • 1.2 Scope of the Study

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

4. MARKET DYNAMICS AND INSIGHTS

  • 4.1 Market Overview
  • 4.2 Market Drivers
    • 4.2.1 Growing Demand for Prioritizing Employee
  • 4.3 Market Restraints
    • 4.3.1 Budgets can Lead to Reduced Demand for Consulting Services
  • 4.4 Market Opportunties
    • 4.4.1 Increasingly Digitize their HR Processes
    • 4.4.2 Remote Work Shift Opens Doors for HR Consultants to Enhance Workplace Strategies
  • 4.5 Value Chain Analysis
  • 4.6 Industry Attractiveness: Porter's Five Forces Analysis
    • 4.6.1 Threat of New Entrants
    • 4.6.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
    • 4.6.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
    • 4.6.4 Threat of Substitutes
    • 4.6.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry
  • 4.7 Insights into Technological Advancements in the Industry
  • 4.8 Impact of COVID-19 on the Market

5. MARKET SEGMENTATION

  • 5.1 By Service
    • 5.1.1 Human Capital Strategy
    • 5.1.2 Compensation and Benefits
    • 5.1.3 Talent Management
    • 5.1.4 Organizational Change
    • 5.1.5 Learning and Development
    • 5.1.6 HR Function
    • 5.1.7 HR Analytics
  • 5.2 By End User
    • 5.2.1 IT and Telecom
    • 5.2.2 BFSI
    • 5.2.3 Healthcare
    • 5.2.4 Retail and E-commerce
    • 5.2.5 Other End Users
  • 5.3 By Geography
    • 5.3.1 Asia-Pacific
    • 5.3.1.1 India
    • 5.3.1.2 China
    • 5.3.1.3 Japan
    • 5.3.1.4 Australia
    • 5.3.1.5 Rest of Asia- Pacific
    • 5.3.2 North America
    • 5.3.2.1 United States
    • 5.3.2.2 Canada
    • 5.3.2.3 Rest of North America
    • 5.3.3 Europe
    • 5.3.3.1 Germany
    • 5.3.3.2 United Kingdom
    • 5.3.3.3 France
    • 5.3.3.4 Russia
    • 5.3.3.5 Rest of Europe
    • 5.3.4 South America
    • 5.3.4.1 Brazil
    • 5.3.4.2 Argentina
    • 5.3.4.3 Rest of South America
    • 5.3.5 Middle East & Africa
    • 5.3.5.1 United Arab Emirates
    • 5.3.5.2 South Africa
    • 5.3.5.3 Rest of Middle East & Africa

6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

  • 6.1 Market Concentration Overview
  • 6.2 Company Profiles
  • *List Not Exhaustive
  • 6.3 Mercer
  • 6.4 Deloitte
  • 6.5 Accenture
  • 6.6 Willis Towers Watson
  • 6.7 PricewaterhouseCoopers
  • 6.8 McKinsey & Company
  • 6.9 KPMG International
  • 6.10 Korn Ferry Hay Group
  • 6.11 Boston Consulting Group
  • 6.12 Aon Hewitt*

7. MARKET FUTURE TRENDS

8. DISCLAIMER AND ABOUT US

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Human Resource Consulting Industry Segmentation

Human resource consulting involves offering specialized expertise, counsel, and assistance to organizations in effectively managing their human capital across different facets of operation. The human resource consulting market forecast is segmented by services, end users, and geography. By service, the market is segmented into human capital strategy, compensation and benefits, talent management, organizational change, learning and development, HR function, and HR analytics. By end user, the market is segmented into IT and telecom, BFSI, healthcare, retail and e-commerce, and other end users (consultancy). By geography, the market is segmented into Asia-Pacific, North America, Europe, South America, Middle East & Africa, and the Rest of the World. The report offers the market size in value terms in USD for all the abovementioned segments.

By Service Human Capital Strategy
Compensation and Benefits
Talent Management
Organizational Change
Learning and Development
HR Function
HR Analytics
By End User IT and Telecom
BFSI
Healthcare
Retail and E-commerce
Other End Users
By Geography Asia-Pacific India
China
Japan
Australia
Rest of Asia- Pacific
By Geography North America United States
Canada
Rest of North America
By Geography Europe Germany
United Kingdom
France
Russia
Rest of Europe
By Geography South America Brazil
Argentina
Rest of South America
By Geography Middle East & Africa United Arab Emirates
South Africa
Rest of Middle East & Africa
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Human Resource Consulting Market Research FAQs

The Human Resource Consulting Market size is expected to reach USD 73.75 billion in 2024 and grow at a CAGR of 7.12% to reach USD 104.02 billion by 2029.

In 2024, the Human Resource Consulting Market size is expected to reach USD 73.75 billion.

Deloitte, Accenture, Willis Towers Watson, PricewaterhouseCoopers and Mercer are the major companies operating in the Human Resource Consulting Market.

North America is estimated to grow at the highest CAGR over the forecast period (2024-2029).

In 2024, the Asia Pacific accounts for the largest market share in Human Resource Consulting Market.

In 2023, the Human Resource Consulting Market size was estimated at USD 68.50 billion. The report covers the Human Resource Consulting Market historical market size for years: 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. The report also forecasts the Human Resource Consulting Market size for years: 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028 and 2029.

Human Resource Consulting Industry Report

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Human Resource Consulting Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2024 - 2029)