Talent and workforce solutions for start-ups and scale-ups

We work with the start-ups of today and empower them to become the scale-ups of tomorrow.

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start-ups of today

Talent and workforce solutions for start-ups and scale-ups

We work with the start-ups of today and empower them to become the scale-ups of tomorrow.

Looking to hire?

Our start-up and scale-up expertise

As a dedicated talent and workforce solutions partner, we’re committed to supporting start-ups and scale-ups on their journeys to success.

By developing a deep understanding of your unique challenges and future needs, we can deliver personalised talent solutions tailored for each stage of your organisation. With our global reach and experience working alongside leading scale-up brands, we’re well-equipped to guide your business through every stage of growth.

The start-up and scale-up landscape                                                                                           

Managing uncertainty and risk

The start-up and scale-up landscape is competitive and can be impacted greatly by market conditions and investor confidence. You can trust us to help you navigate uncertainty and risk during those early stages. 

 

 

Crafting your talent functions

Today’s founders are often expected to do more with less. We can help you hire, develop and retain top talent, so you can focus on innovating and growing your scaling business. 

 

 

Hiring the right people at the right time

Hiring the wrong people is one of the most common reasons that start-ups and scale-ups fail. Over-hiring during the early stages of growth is another common mistake. We can help you establish team harmony by attracting the right people and working with you to build a sustainable talent strategy that’s tailored for every stage of your growth. 

SCALE WITH HAYS                                                                                            


Talent acquisition


We conduct a detailed assessment of your talent requirements and use this to tailor our talent acquisition and advisory solutions to support your growth, both for now and the future.

Recruitment solution

If you’re looking to expand your team, our specialist consultants will headhunt and source the talent you need to grow your business. We recruit for a wide range of roles, from technical to leadership level, in areas like sales, technology, human resources (HR), marketing and finance.

Depending on your talent requirements, we can source contractor, fractional or permanent workers for your scaling business.

Embedded solution

We can embed our expert consultants into your organisation to build and evolve your talent functions, so you don’t have to. We’ll save you time and money by managing your full cycle recruitment process, from planning to evaluation, and implementing new technology into your business where required.


 

Talent advisory

As your trusted partner, we provide talent advisory services that’ll future-proof your business.                                                                                                                 

  • Function – evolving your talent function

    We advise you on how to craft your talent function and align it with your business strategy.

  • Analytics and insights – making informed decisions

    We provide the data and analytics you need to make important decisions about your talent strategy.

  • Attraction – enhancing your talent attraction strategy

    We improve the candidate experience with our multi-channel approach, which includes talent mapping, competitor analysis and hiring manager workshops.

  • Assessment – transforming your approach to hiring

    We design, develop and deliver assessment solutions that align with your talent goals and enhance your hiring process.

  • Process – implementing process changes for better results

    We review your processes and suggest how they can be improved, for example by implementing new systems or technology.

  • Retention – advising on how to retain your best people

    We share expert insights on talent management, building an employee value proposition (EVP), employee experience, career pathways, and diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) consulting.

GET IN TOUCH

  • Robin Beattie

    Director at Hays, specialising in start-ups and scale-ups

    Connect on LinkedIn
    Email: scalewithhays@hays.com

    Robin Beattie has over 24 years of recruitment experience and a strong-track record of growing start-ups, scale-ups and global enterprises across the world, including OVO, Multiverse, NET-A-PORTER and ManyPets. 

    As a director specialising in start-ups and scale-ups at Hays, he’s committed to supporting scaling businesses at every stage of their growth by providing the talent acquisition and advisory services needed for success. 
     

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Our start-up and scale-up partners

  • London Tech Week

    We’re the exclusive Talent Hub Partner of London Tech Week, which was attended by more than 5,000 start-ups and over 1,000 investors in 2024.

  • FinTech Scotland

    FinTech Scotland promotes collaboration and innovation across the country’s thriving tech ecosystem. We’re proud to be their recruitment partner and are committed to supporting companies find the best tech talent. 

  • TechUK

    Robin Beattie is an elected member of the Start-Up Council at techUK. The council sets the strategic direction for techUK’s work to support scale-up firms.