As opposed to recruiting for a particular discipline or industry sector, our specialism here at Harwood HR is recruiting for SMEs. We fully understand what small businesses are about and understand the importance of finding the right fit for your business.
An extensive review and audit of your recruitment processes in order we can help you identify what is and isn’t working.
Outsource an entire campaign to us. Make it our problem to fill a vacancy, not yours!
Unsure how to incorporate D & I in recruitment? Talk to us
The majority of job adverts perform poorly. Allow us to draft job adverts which will work
Both of these activities are extremely time consuming. Let us do the leg work
Although employees (especially Gen Z) are increasingly driven by factors other than salary, your compensation offering must be good to attract and retain the best candidates.
Many clients fully outsource their recruitment campaigns to us and with our RaaS (Recruitment-as-a-Service) offering you can spread the fee across 12 months. Alternatively, some clients like to manage the process themselves but utilise us for part of the recruitment process; for example, we can help with advertising, shortlisting and screening.
We understand that recruitment can be frustrating and we know it can be time-consuming. We also know it’s expensive. That’s why we offer a ‘menu’ of recruitment services from which clients can choose whether to engage us in full or simply use us for part of the recruitment process.
Harwood HR Solutions offers tailored recruitment services, firmly establishing us among top recruitment agencies. Our team of recruitment specialists provides robust recruitment support, ensuring tailored solutions for diverse hiring requirements. We excel in managing comprehensive employee recruitment processes. We also provide essential recruitment help and specialise in integrating recruitment HR strategies to align with organisational goals. Understanding the complexities of talent acquisition, we serve as a proactive employment agency, offering recruitment support to streamline hiring. Our services are designed for businesses seeking expert HR consultancy in the UK, facilitating the development of effective recruitment strategies.
Look no further than Harwood HR Solutions – our team has the knowledge and experience to solve your recruitment problems.
Whether you wish us to manage your entire campaigns or you prefer us to undertake just part of your recruitment process, please do get in touch. We can absolutely help you navigate the nuances of recruitment so that you can focus on growing your business.
The full range of services we offer is detailed below.
We have extensive experience in various industries, including manufacturing, healthcare, retail, financial services, technology, education and more. Our team understands the unique challenges of each sector, ensuring we provide tailored recruitment support for your business.
Yes. We support businesses in hiring permanent, temporary, contract and interim roles. Whether you need long-term team members or short-term cover for projects or seasonal demands, we can help you secure the right talent.
We follow a rigorous recruitment process, including detailed screening, skills assessments and competency-based interviews. We also conduct thorough reference checks to ensure that every candidate meets your business’s requirements before they are recommended.
Yes. We provide specialist executive search services, helping businesses recruit for senior leadership, C-suite and management roles. We use a combination of targeted headhunting, industry networks and strategic advertising to attract high-calibre candidates.
Yes. We assist businesses in hiring seasonal workers, temporary project teams and short-term contractors. Our recruitment team understands the need for flexibility in workforce planning and ensures that the process is efficient and stress-free.
The time to hire depends on factors such as the role’s complexity, industry demand and candidate availability. On average, we help businesses fill roles within two to six weeks but urgent hires can often be arranged more quickly.
We have strong expertise in industries such as finance, legal, IT, engineering, healthcare, retail, education and hospitality. Our team stays updated on market trends to provide effective recruitment strategies in each sector.
For difficult-to-fill roles, we use targeted recruitment strategies, including proactive candidate searches, market mapping and industry networking. We also advise on salary benchmarks, job descriptions and talent attraction strategies to enhance your hiring success.
Yes. We assist businesses in building diverse and inclusive workforces by implementing unbiased recruitment practices, structured interview processes and inclusive job advertising. We can also provide D&I strategy support to help you align recruitment with your company’s equality goals.
Yes. Our recruitment services cover entry-level, mid-level, management and senior roles across various industries. Whether you need apprentices, graduates or experienced professionals, we tailor our approach to match your hiring needs.
If your recruitment need is time sensitive, confidential or is for a niche skill set or a critical/ senior hire, our retained search offering is the service you need
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