Available Human Resource Team Talent

Below are profiles of candidates we are currently working with who are available for new opportunities and have significant hands-on experience in HR roles, some able to start quickly (within days) and all should hit the ground running.

Maximum flexibility for your business, engage these candidates on a salary, hourly or daily rate basis to suit.

This is not an exhaustive list, but rather a snapshot of the type of candidates we are working with locally who are currently available.

Other specialisms outside HR are covered.

HR Manager #43674

Chartered MCIPD, 16+ years HR hands-on leadership experienced,  extremely impressive operator

  • Strategic HR Generalist managing UK Commercial and Operations with approximately 150 employees, overseeing Payroll and HR Advisor.
  • Developed the HR strategies for 2023 and 2024 in the UK, and contributed to the Group HR strategy for 2024, aligning with organisational and national needs.
  • Managed complex Employee Relations cases, liaising with the company solicitor and ACAS.
  • Championed Cultural Change through initiatives like Project Fresh Start and workshops focused on strengths, values, and emotional intelligence, promoting a human-centric ethos.
  • Transformed town hall meetings into interactive Just Ask sessions, enhancing employee engagement.
  • Created and implemented a preventative wellbeing strategy featuring campaigns, an Employee Assistance Programme, health cash plans, Mental Health First Aiders, and a new occupational health provider.
  • Contributed to the implementation of a Group-wide Employee Survey and executed follow-up actions across the UK.
  • Promoted ED&I awareness through psychological safety campaigns, senior leadership training, and the identification and training of ED&I champions.
  • Revised and enacted policies and procedures in line with legal changes and socio-economic developments, introducing updated employee contracts.

Interim Head of HR / Manager / Director #42875

CIPD Qualified, Vastly experienced HR leader, ideal for project, interim cover or company change situations

  • Senior HR professional focused on commercial outcomes and organisational performance.
  • Extensive multi-sector experience in the UK, Europe, US, Middle East, APAC, and India.
  • Delivered £2m annual savings by negotiating working practice changes.
  • Secured £500K in training funding for leadership development.
  • Increased internal promotions by 50%, saving £80K in recruitment costs.
  • Managed three major acquisitions and TUPE transfers through integration.
  • Reduced absenteeism and turnover, saving £1m annually in EMEA.
  • Supported two UK acquisitions.
  • Led two major restructuring projects.
  • Integrated and transformed HR for two acquired businesses in a Tier 1 automotive firm.
  • Cut headcount by 25% without impacting production, saving £2.75m annually.
  • Negotiated working practices for a £2m annual reduction in overheads.
  • Concluded annual pay negotiations with UNITE on time and within budget.

HR Manager #43687

CIPD Qualified, 15+ years HR leadership experience, working as part of a SMT

  • Built an in-house recruitment team, revamped processes to reduce agency reliance, and trained managers on effective hiring; contributed to global onboarding.
  • Led L&D activities by creating a 12-month strategy, rebuilding the function, while enhancing performance management and leadership development.
  • Rolled out a new HRIS with integrated database, recruitment, performance management, and compensation modules.
  • Introduced training on mental health, absenteeism, drug and alcohol, and employee engagement policies.
  • Elevated the UK HR department’s reputation as an approachable, value-adding partner.
  • Collaborated internationally with teams in Germany, France, Sweden, and the US on various initiatives.
  • Reintroduced the HR function at two additional production sites, engaging management and employees to highlight HR benefits, resulting in a drop in temp turnover from 14% to 5%.
  • Consulted on relocating approximately 80 employees during organisational expansion.

HR Advisor #25743

CIPD (studying), 5+ years hands-on operational HR experience

  • Delivered expert HR advice and guidance to employees and leaders, ensuring compliance with HR policies and procedures.
  • Fostered strong relationships with leaders at all levels, offering proactive support on complex employee relations issues such as investigations, suspensions, disciplinary actions, grievances, appeals, performance management, drug and alcohol testing, absence management, settlement agreements, and contract modifications.
  • Identified opportunities for improvement in line with changes in employment law and best practices, collaborating with key stakeholders to implement necessary policy updates.
  • Assisted HR Business Partners in executing people strategies that align with organisational objectives, particularly in relation to headcount adjustments.
  • Collaborated with the internal legal team to address Data Subject Access Requests, ensuring confidentiality and adherence to GDPR regulations.
  • Developed company policies, including Maternity Leave and Flexible Working Policy.
  • Delivered presentations on policy updates to relevant stakeholders.

HR Administrator #37023

3+ HR admin support experience

  • Managed onboarding processes for new hires and offboarding for leavers, including drafting and dispatching offer letters and contracts, facilitating inductions, and conducting exit interviews.
  • Provided guidance to employees at all levels regarding employee relations, company policies, and employment legislation.
  • Ensured the HR system was consistently updated, including setting up new employees on various platforms and assigning appropriate security access.
  • Supported recruitment efforts by liaising with recruitment agencies and coordinating both telephone and in-person interviews.
  • Served as the primary contact for employee inquiries related to employee relations, benefits, HR systems, and contract details.
  • Administered employee benefits, including onboarding and updating private medical insurance, pension plans, and childcare voucher schemes.

HR Officer / Generalist #69754

CIPD (studying), 6+ years generalist HR support experience

  • Oversees all general HR matters, creating and implementing new policies and procedures.
  • Manage a busy ER caseload, referring more senior and complex issues as required.
  • Tracks key performance indicators (KPIs) against established benchmarks and reports monthly.
  • Facilitates and reviews the annual employee assessment process, recommending improvements aligned with best practices.
  • Support the business in  activities including – pay negotiations, temporary labour RFQs.
  • Conducts disciplinary procedures as necessary.
  • Manages long-term sickness absence processes, including dismissals when appropriate.
  • Ensures uniformity in compensation and benefits policies across the organisation.
  • Established Deputy Team Leader and Shopfloor Trainer roles to promote development and career progression.

Our Services

Permanent Recruitment

A customised solution designed to meet the unique demands of sourcing and securing talented professionals for long-term or permanent positions within an organisation

Contract Recruitment

A tailored solution crafted to address the specific requirements of sourcing and engaging skilled professionals for medium to long-term fixed-term or project-based roles.

Temporary Recruitment

A fast-paced solution crafted to address the specific requirements of sourcing and engaging skilled professionals for short-term or temporary roles.

Our Achievements

92%

of clients would recommend us

89%

of candidates would recommend us

33+

years of recruitment experience

100%

no-nonsense approach

What Our Clients Say

HR Director

Slick and professional recruiting experience - Takes time to build relationships with clients and gets to understand the culture of the business, has filled every requirement I’ve asked

Group Director

Great recruiter -I’d been recruiting for a position with little success, had one detailed conversation with Checked, sent me one candidate who is best by far and I recruited

Director

Honest and pragmatic – Always been honest and pragmatic looks to find salute solutions when they’re not easy to find. Thanks for your support over the years

FAQS

We thoroughly screen candidates using relevant techniques which can include referencing, psychometric tests (situational judgment, behavioural, competency), integrity assessments, skills evaluations, and online presence reviews. This comprehensive approach ensures that we present the best-fit, thoroughly vetted candidates.

We are able to support our clients with temporary (hourly or daily rate payrolled through us), fixed-term contract, and permanent recruitment solutions. We offer a number of delivery options for permanent projects, depending on the specific needs and complexity of the brief

Yes, we have  numerous case studies available that we can send over to you that outline previous successful recruitment projects we have delivered that would be relevant to your organisation.

We support our clients across sales, operational, engineering, finance, HR, and administration teams within their businesses.

We work hard to make sure every placement is the right fit, leading to a successful project. This is the case in over 90% of our projects. As a safety net for our clients, we back up our work with a standard, free replacement period.

Contact Us

If you would like to explore further details on any of the candidates outlined above, have another requirement you would like support with, or would like further general information, please get in contact using the contact form below.