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HR & Human Resources jobs in the UK
Whether you’re just beginning your career in human resources, or you’re an experienced people leader wanting that next leadership role, we’re here to help.
Our recruitment experience in human resources jobs
Our experienced HR recruitment team has over 20 years’ experience in placing professionals with leading employers across the country. From shaping and stewarding a positive employee experience, staff benefits, recruitment and retention strategies, learning and development opportunities and diverse and inclusive cultures, we know that HR professionals like you have a wealth of knowledge and experience – which is why we’re here to help you take your career to the next level.
Our team recruit across a wide range of HR jobs from generalist roles to reward, talent acquisition, learning and development, DE&I, HR technology and change roles, plus many more positions in HR.
And now is the time to move with 85 per cent of organisations saying they’ve experienced skills shortages of late, so HR professionals are in high demand. Get in touch with us today and use our industry experience to find the right role for you.
We’re more than your average HR recruitment business; we're here as a lifelong partner to talented HR professionals like you, helping you deliver your professional responsibilities and achieve your personal ambitions.
Take a look at our extensive choice of human resources roles.
We’re proud to work with leading organisations of all sizes across the human resources sector. We’ve placed nearly 2,000 HR professionals in the last 12 months, in prestigious companies such as British Land, Deloitte, Ocado, Gusto, Eversheds Sutherland, The Arts Council, Allianz Global Investors and Loughborough University.
Across the private sector, we work to find you opportunities with companies such as: CBRE, Jet 2, Infosys, INEOS, Kettle Foods, Mckesson, Allianz, Principality Building Society, Howden and Sunseeker.
Public Sector – Guide Dogs, East of England Ambulance Service, Bristol University, Forestry Commission and Birmingham City Council.
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HUMAN RESOURCES JOBS FAQs
We have jobs spanning all levels of seniority, from entry level administrator positions to senior leadership and director positions. On our website, you’ll find roles including HR business partner, reward manager, talent acquisition specialist, learning and development partner, DE&I specialist and employee benefits advisor and more.
Entry level positions within HR usually command a salary of around £18,000-£23,000 per annum. HR directors can expect to earn from £60,000 to more than £100,000 per annum. Compensation depends on the level of experience you have, the skills you can offer and the organisation type and sector in which you work.
Soft skills that employers are looking for include communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to implement change, flexibility and adaptability, problem-solving and critical thinking. Technical skills that are desired include experience working with talent management systems and databases, interviewing, onboarding and offboarding, organisation and multitasking.
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Your application goes directly to your very own dedicated, expert consultant.
A consultant will reach out and discuss your application, career history and future ambitions.
Your dedicated consultant will meet you virtually or in one of our many offices near you.
We listen, provide impartial career advice to place you in the right job, with the right organisation.
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