What we deliver
Grafton Recruitment connects organisations with HR and people professionals across leadership, management, specialist and early-career positions.
Our consultants understand the contribution HR makes to workforce planning, employee retention, organisational development and leadership capability. This knowledge informs each search and helps us identify professionals with the experience, judgement and stakeholder skills required for the role.
We recruit senior people leaders who shape workforce strategy and organisational culture, alongside the professionals responsible for talent acquisition, learning and development, reward, employee relations, HR operations and people analytics.
Candidates receive clear information about relevant opportunities, role expectations and the recruitment process, helping them assess each position against their experience and career plans.
Roles we recruit
Director Level
We recruit senior HR leaders responsible for people strategy, organisational capability and the delivery of workforce priorities.
Typical roles include:
- HR Director
- People Director
- Chief People Officer
- Talent Director
- Organisational Development Director
Senior Leadership
Senior HR leaders oversee key people functions, advise executive stakeholders and translate organisational priorities into practical workforce plans.
Typical roles include:
- Head of HR
- Head of People
- Head of Talent
- Head of Talent Acquisition
- Head of Learning and Development
- Head of Reward
- Head of Employee Relations
- Head of People Operations
Management
HR managers and business partners work closely with leaders and teams to deliver people initiatives, manage employee matters and support organisational objectives.
Typical roles include:
- HR Manager
- People Manager
- HR Business Partner
- People Business Partner
- Talent Manager
- Talent Acquisition Manager
- Learning and Development Manager
- Reward Manager
- Employee Relations Manager
- HR Operations Manager
Professional
We recruit HR professionals across advisory, talent, reward, systems and operational disciplines.
Typical roles include:
- HR Advisor
- People Advisor
- Employee Relations Advisor
- Talent Partner
- Talent Acquisition Partner
- Resourcing Partner
- Learning and Development Specialist
- Reward Analyst
- HR Analyst
- People Analytics Specialist
- HR Systems Specialist
- HR Coordinator
Graduate & Early Career
Early-career HR roles provide practical experience across people operations, recruitment, employee support and workforce administration.
Typical roles include:
- HR Graduate
- People Operations Graduate
- Graduate Talent Coordinator
- HR Assistant
- HR Administrator
- People Administrator
- Talent Acquisition Coordinator
- Recruitment Coordinator
How we reduce hiring risk
HR appointments require technical knowledge, sound judgement and the ability to work effectively with employees, managers and senior stakeholders.
Our consultants assess candidates against the responsibilities of the position, the organisation’s working environment and the outcomes expected from the appointment.
Depending on the role, this may include:
- HR and employment practice knowledge
- Stakeholder management
- Leadership and team development
- Employee relations experience
- Organisational change
- Workforce planning
- Talent acquisition and development
- Reward and benefits knowledge
- HR systems and people data
- Communication and professional judgement
Market guidance is provided throughout the assignment, covering candidate availability, salary expectations, role scope and recruitment timelines. We can also advise on reporting lines, team structure and the balance of generalist and specialist capability required within the HR function.
This gives hiring teams a clearer basis for defining the position, assessing candidates and managing the recruitment process.
Get in touch
If you are recruiting for an HR position, tell us about the role, team structure and priorities involved using the form. Our consultants will discuss the available candidate market and recommend an appropriate search approach.
If you are considering your next career move, explore our current HR jobs or complete the form to discuss your experience, preferred discipline and career plans.