As a specialist recruitment agency in Human Resources, we work with top L&D Manager / Business Partner and senior Human Resources leaders across Australia, New Zealand, and the UK. Whether you're looking to hire a permanent L&D Manager / Business Partner or need a contract L&D Manager / Business Partner to guide your business through change, our recruitment consultants have the expertise and market insight to help.
We’ve placed dozens of senior Human Resources professionals into roles across industries, from ASX-listed corporations to fast-growing SMEs. Our understanding of the talent landscape allows us to connect employers with Human Resources professionals who not only meet technical requirements but align with leadership and cultural needs too.
Whether you're an employer seeking a JOBTITLE or a candidate ready for your next career move, we can help.
Submit your resume or request top talent today - our expert specialsiation recruiters are ready to assist.
Our process begins with a detailed consultation. We meet with you to understand the role, required skills, experience level, and cultural fit. This ensures the search is tailored to your business needs.
Once the brief is clear, we promote your vacancy across job boards, LinkedIn, our AI tools, and internal database. Our recruiters also headhunt passive candidates, ensuring you reach both active job seekers and hidden talent.
We review applications, conduct phone or video interviews, verify qualifications, and check references. Only the top candidates are shortlisted, saving you time and ensuring you meet the most suitable professionals.
Shortlisted candidates are presented to you for interview. We manage scheduling, prepare candidates, and provide you with market insights to help evaluate and compare applicants effectively.
After you choose your preferred candidate, we assist with salary negotiations, and manage counter-offers. We also follow up after placement to ensure long-term success.
HR professionals continue to navigate evolving workplace expectations, with employee experience remaining a key priority. Flexibility, work-life balance, and leadership style are top considerations for job seekers, reinforcing the need for organisations to offer compelling benefits and development opportunities. In 2025, 73% of HR leaders prioritise enhancing employee experience, while 67% focus on leadership development and 54% on learning and development. AI is beginning to reshape HR functions, particularly in talent acquisition (25%) and learning and development (19%), though nearly half (46%) report no significant impact yet.
Recruitment challenges persist. While 63% adjust salaries to fill existing roles, counteroffers have declined, with 57% opting not to make them. Staff turnover has stabilised for most organisations, with 40% reporting no change and 32% noting some improvement.
The focus on employee wellbeing is evident, with 81% of organisations offering Employee Assistance Programs and 45% providing health care subsidies. Work flexibility remains widespread, with 78% allowing flexible hours and 69% offering remote work options. As HR leaders refine attraction and retention strategies, investment in leadership, training, and AI integration will be critical to long-term workforce success.
49%
of HR teams say staff turnover has improved or significantly improved.
54%
of HR teams have invested in AI in the past 12 to 24 months.
48%
of HR professionals describe their team as under-resourced.
Take a closer look at what’s driving hiring in your industry, from shifting employer priorities to the roles most in demand. This comprehensive report reveals the key trends shaping recruitment and workforce strategy this year, providing your business with a competitive edge in today’s uncertain labour market.
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