Job Roles In the Social Sector

Over the last three decades, the social sector has become more professional, adopting for-profit values and HRM practices while growing in complexity. Despite its employment size, job roles and compensation remain underexplored, with academic literature fragmented and limited. This article fills the gap through a systematic review of 37 publications from 236 records. It analyses publication trends and key aspects of social sector roles, including job functions, career paths, role complexity, and compensation. By identifying research limitations, the review highlights areas for further study to improve understanding and documentation of social sector careers.