HR Recruitment

HR recruitment agency in Australia

Hays is one of the leading recruitment agencies for Human Resources across Australia, including Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide. We help organisations hire skilled professionals across permanent, contract and temporary positions, from entry-level support through to senior leadership roles.
 
With 50 years experience, our HR recruiters understand the growing demands placed on modern HR teams. From employee relations to organisational development, we connect employers with professionals who can support every stage of the employee lifecycle.
 
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Specialist HR recruiters for growing organisations

Today’s HR professionals are expected to balance compliance, employee experience, acquisition and business performance. Many organisations also need HR experts who can support change, flexible work and long-term people strategy initiatives.
 
Hays helps employers hire talent with the technical capability and commercial mindset needed to support modern workplaces.
 
  • Access to experienced HR talent: With offices across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide, our specialist HR recruiters maintain extensive networks of qualified human resources professionals across HR business partnering, talent acquisition, organisational development, change management, learning and development, reward and employee relations. We help organisations secure the right HR talent while reducing hiring risk, employee attrition and time-to-hire.
     
  • Market insight and talent intelligence: Access the latest HR salary benchmarks, candidate availability data and emerging workforce trends to support informed, data-driven hiring decisions. Our human resources recruitment expertise helps organisations remain competitive in an evolving talent market.
     
  • Flexible HR recruitment solutions: Whether you require permanent HR professionals, contract specialists or temporary HR support, our tailored recruitment solutions help organisations maintain business-as-usual operations, deliver transformation initiatives and address short-term capability gaps.
     
  • End-to-end recruitment support: From talent sourcing and structured screening to assessment and onboarding, our comprehensive HR recruitment process evaluates technical expertise, stakeholder management capabilities and cultural alignment. This ensures you secure HR professionals who can deliver value from day one and support long-term organisational success.

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HR roles we recruit for

We recruit across the full breadth of human resources, from entry-level HR Administrators to CHROs.
 
Browse our latest HR jobs:

Human Resources Manager
HR Advisor
HR Business Partner
Recruitment Business Partner
Recruitment Advisor

HR Coordinator
HR Analyst
HR Officer
AI in HR Specialist
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Chief People Officer
Head of People and Culture

Employee Relations Advisor
Employee Relations Manager
Learning and Development Advisor/Manager
Organisational Development Manager
Change Manager
ED&I Manager

ED&I Specialist
HRIS specialist
OHS Specialist
WHS Specialist
Workplace Wellbeing Specialist
Compensation and Benefits Manager

Why organisations choose Hays for HR recruitment

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Market insight backed by salary data

We offer comprehensive salary benchmarking services to help organisations make informed decisions on pay, talent attraction and retention. The Hays Salary Guide covers more than 1,000 roles across 23 industries, drawing on the insights of thousands of professionals across Australia and New Zealand. By combining real-time market insights with deep expertise across industries, Hays enables businesses to align their remuneration strategy with current hiring trends and workforce expectations.

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Access to specialist HR talent

With extensive networks of HR talent across Australia, our specialist HR recruiters can connect you with experienced human resources professionals across employee relations, talent acquisition, HR business partnering, organisational development, learning and development, and change management. We work closely with your organisation to understand your business objectives, team structure, workplace culture and workforce challenges, ensuring every hire supports both immediate needs and long-term success. Through a structured recruitment process, we manage candidate attraction, screening, assessment, reference checking and onboarding end-to-end, helping you secure high-calibre HR professionals who can make an impact from day one.

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HR recruiters who understand modern people functions

Our specialist recruiters understand that today's employers need human resources professionals who can support digital transformation, flexible work models and data-driven workforce planning, while continuing to deliver on day-to-day people priorities. Through a streamlined recruitment process, we assess candidates against modern HR capabilities, including HRIS platforms, employee analytics, AI-enabled recruitment technologies and digital onboarding solutions. This enables organisations to reduce time-to-hire, improve candidate quality and build future-ready HR teams equipped to drive business performance, workforce transformation and long-term organisational success.

FAQs

How does Hays support HR teams?

Hays helps organisations hire human resources professionals across permanent, temporary and contract positions, supporting employers through sourcing, screening, interview coordination and onboarding support across a broad range of HR roles.
How quickly can Hays fill an HR role?

Timeframes vary depending on the role, market conditions and level of seniority. HR coordinator and support positions are often filled quickly, while specialist HR business partner or executive roles may require a longer search process.
Can Hays help with temporary and contract HR recruitment?

Yes. Hays recruits temporary, contract and full-time HR professionals across Australia. Temporary HR support is commonly used during periods of organisational change, parental leave coverage, high-volume recruitment activity and system implementation projects.
What are the benefits of using a specialist HR recruitment agency instead of a general recruiter?

Specialist HR recruitment agencies understand workforce structures, HR functions and employment market trends in greater depth. This improves candidate quality, reduces hiring risk and supports more accurate role matching for employers.
What is the difference between an HR recruiter and an internal talent acquisition team?

Internal talent acquisition teams recruit solely for one organisation. HR recruiters work across multiple industries and maintain wider candidate networks, including passive candidates who may not respond to standard job advertisements.
How can employers improve retention when hiring HR talent?

Retention often improves when employers provide clear career progression, flexible work arrangements and strong leadership support from the beginning of the recruitment process. Many HR professionals also look for organisations with genuine diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives that support employee wellbeing, belonging and long-term career development. Competitive salaries and positive workplace culture continue to play an important role in employee engagement.
What’s the difference between an HR administrator, HR generalist and HR specialist?

An HR administrator’s role typically focuses on operational support tasks such as onboarding, employee records, scheduling and HR documentation. An HR generalist manages a broader mix of responsibilities, including recruitment, employee relations, performance management and support across the employee lifecycle. An HR specialist works in a dedicated area such as recruitment, organisational development, HRIS or workplace relations.
What should employers look for when hiring an HR manager?

Strong HR managers combine technical HR knowledge with commercial awareness and stakeholder management capability. Employers should assess leadership style, communication skills and experience supporting employee engagement, performance management and organisational change.
How important is HRIS experience in modern HR recruitment?

HRIS capability has become increasingly valuable as organisations adopt more data-led HR processes. Employers are prioritising candidates who can support reporting, employee records management and digital workforce initiatives.