At Hunter Adams, we specialise in HR recruitment. Our team of experienced recruiters are led by senior HR professionals, which means we understand what great looks like and how to find it.
From HR Advisors to Chief People Officers (CPOs), we’ve built a trusted network of candidates across the UK. Whether you’re looking for full-time or part-time HR talent, permanent or interim, we can connect you with the right people to help your organisation thrive – strengthening your HR functions, supporting succession planning, and attracting and retaining the best talent.
We work UK-wide, with people on the ground in London, Manchester, Edinburgh and Aberdeen.
Every business is different – so is every hire. That’s why we tailor our approach to your needs:
HR specialists – We’re HR people recruiting HR people. From HR recruitment specialists to senior leadership recruitment, we’ve done it all.
Deep networks – Our extensive network connections mean we often become aware of candidates before roles are even made public.
Fast but thorough – We work at pace without cutting corners, making sure every candidate is competency-assessed by a senior HR professional.
No commission, no sales push – Unlike some HR recruitment agencies, we’re not driven by monthly commission. We’re driven by finding the right fit for you.
Flexible models – We offer both retained and contingent hiring, or can embed a recruiter into your team to reduce costs and enhance your internal processes.
We’re driven by finding the perfect candidate for you, matching skill sets to critical roles, whether that’s senior managers, HR Directors, or your next Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO).
Our HR recruitment covers all levels and specialisms, including:
Whether you’re scaling a start-up, building an in-house HR team, or strengthening your global people function, we’ll connect you with the right HR talent to drive your business forward.
Sometimes recruitment isn’t the answer. If you need extra HR capacity but not a permanent or part-time hire, you may benefit from:
Interim HR support – flexible, short-term professionals – generalist or specialists of all levels – embedded in your team.
HR consultancy – strategic, project-based HR support for culture, change or employee relations support.
If you’re looking for a Board-level leader, a member of your executive team, or a specialist hire in strategic leadership, you might want to explore our Executive & Retained Search service instead.
Permanent and FTC roles in the North of Scotland, England (Senior Hires), Wales & NI
Permanent and Interim (London / Senior Hires)
Interim roles across the UK
Permanent and FTC roles in the Central Belt of Scotland, England, Wales & NI
Employers – Speak to our HR recruitment specialists today, and let’s find your next HR leader.
Candidates – Browse our live HR roles, from HR Advisors to Chief People Officers.
We know sometimes you’re not quite sure what you need – an HR recruiter, an exec search consultant, an interim solution, or a full retained partnership. Let’s brainstorm the best options for you.
We’ll help you clarify whether you need HR recruitment, retained executive search, or a mix of both. No jargon, no pressure, just straightforward advice.
We tailor our recruitment processes to your business needs, from targeted searches to embedded recruiters and always competency-assessing candidates so you can focus on cultural fit.
Yes. Whether you’re planning for future leadership changes or need to build resilience in your HR function, we’ll help you identify and secure the right people for critical roles.
Absolutely. We regularly place Chief People Officers, HR Directors and Chief Human Resources Officers into executive teams across the UK. Visit our Executive & Retained Search service page.
Yes – DEI is central to our approach. We actively source diverse talent and advise on inclusive hiring practices to strengthen your people management and leadership pipeline.
You can learn more about this topic with our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) hiring guide.
