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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. 

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.
 

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Meet dedicated experts you can trust 

Your application goes directly to your very own dedicated, HR recruitment consultant. Get the knowledge, insights and honesty you deserve. Your consultant will review your experience for optimum industry traction and reach out directly to discuss your application, career history, and future ambitions.  

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Flexible interview process 

We are committed to meeting the needs of the customers we serve and, as such, your dedicated consultant will meet you virtually or in one of our many offices nearest to you.

Share your career ambitions 

We listen and provide impartial career advice to best place you in the right HR role in the right organization.  

Your specialist recruiter will leverage their employer relationships to make sure your profile gets priority. They’ll share company insights to help you prepare for your interview and be there for any feedback or questions throughout the process. 

Secure lifelong partners 

As your lifelong career partner, we will stay in touch and continue to share HR opportunities that fit your long-term career ambitions.  

Whether you’re signing a temporary contract for one week or making a permanent career move – we’re here for every step of your journey. 

*For temporary and contractor job applications - your dedicated consultant will take you through the process and advise you on the necessary requirements around compliance and reference checks. 

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60                                        </#if> 
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64                                        </#if> 
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73                                <li class="carousel-slide"> 
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I recently secured an HR position through Taylor. She maintained consistent contact with me. Would highly recommend her as someone who can deliver for a candidate.

-Jeff

Human resources jobs FAQs

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, organization and multitasking.

Salaries can vary depending on experience and sector. A Compensation Manager can earn $130,000 across the country while an HR Business Partner can expect a salary ranging in $100,000 up to $120,000. The Generalist can earn $85,000 and a Director would earn between $140,000 and $190,000.

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