I don’t get this, I’d rather talk about money upfront, I have a number I know I need to be at and I ask for at least that. Imagine spending the time and energy interviewing etc and then finding out that salary is far far below expectations?
My thought too, HR’s only care so far as they have a range they need to stick to. I don’t like to be too specific but I usually suggest my salary, possibly higher, as a minimum