Permanent Recruitment

Hays Permanent Recruitment

Long-term success starts with the right people

We partner with organisations to deliver permanent recruitment focused on quality, fit and longevity, connecting you with high‑calibre professionals who deliver lasting impact.
 
Our specialist recruiters take the time to understand your organisation, culture and business challenges. Applying deep market insight and a structured recruitment methodology, we manage attraction, assessment and onboarding end to end, ensuring every hire is aligned to both role requirements and long‑term goals.
 
With expert guidance across the entire hiring journey, we support confident hiring decisions that strengthen teams, reduce risk and help your organisation perform today while building for the future.
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Why use Hays for your permanent recruitment needs

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Hiring decisions grounded in real market insight

Our network of specialist recruiters operates from 26 offices across Australia and New Zealand, enabling direct access to local talent pools, real‑time market insight and established candidate relationships. We understand the nuances that influence hiring outcomes, from skills availability and salary expectations to regulatory requirements and evolving candidate priorities, ensuring every decision is grounded in real market insight.

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Dedicated support throughout your journey

We work as a trusted extension of your organisation, providing dedicated, end‑to‑end permanent recruitment support at every stage of the hiring journey. We’ll navigate sourcing, application screening, assessment and management of your people. We conduct thorough background checks and validate employment status to mitigate risks, ensuring you remain compliant.
 

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Specialist recruitment focused on quality and longevity

By combining sector‑specific knowledge across 24 industries with proven recruitment framework and processes, our specialists identify candidates who deliver long‑term value, not just immediate capability. The result is better‑matched talent, reduced hiring risk and permanent hires who strengthen performance, culture and organisational resilience.
 

Register a vacancy or submit your workforce enquiry:

Whether you're expanding your team, filling a critical role, or planning ahead for future business growth, Hays is here to support your hiring journey. Complete the form below to register your job vacancy and tell us about your hiring needs.

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Industries we recruit for

Find the right talent, fast. At Hays, our recruitment specialists combine deep industry insight with sector-specific knowledge to meet your hiring needs.
 
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Talk to us about your recruitment needs

Whether you need a single specialist, senior leader, or you’re building an entire team we’re here to support you at every stage of the hiring process.

Acting as an extension of your business, we apply deep sector expertise, proven recruitment best practice and market insight to help you achieve your strategic objectives through the right people.

Talk to us today and let us connect you with the right talent for your business.

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Permanent recruitment FAQs

▸What are the advantages of permanent recruitment?

Permanent recruitment secures the skills you need to support business objectives and strengthen departments in the long-term.

Hiring on a permanent basis also gives you the opportunity to upskill staff and allow them to develop building out your talent pipeline, increasing loyalty and commitment to your organisation.
▸Why should I work with Hays?

We have the hiring expertise and access to dynamic talent networks to find the next expert for your team. Once you get in touch with us, our specialist recruiters will work with you to understand your business so they’re able to find the best people for your permanent vacancies.
▸How do I register a permanent vacancy?

It couldn’t be easier to start your search with us. You can either register the details of the job on our register a vacancy form, or if you’d rather speak to a specialist recruiter directly, simply find your local Hays office and give them a call.
▸What if the candidate we hire isn’t right for the role or company culture?

While we always strive to get the right fit the first time around, we understand that sometimes things just don’t work out. We’re committed to work with you to find the right replacement if needed.
▸Is there a minimum number of permanent staff I need to hire to work with Hays?

No. Whether you need one person, or one hundred, we can support you on all of your permanent staffing needs.

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