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HR & Human Resources jobs
Whether you're just beginning in human resources or you're an experienced people leader wanting a senior role, we're here to help at Hays. Explore available HR jobs and get tailored recommendations based on your skills and aspirations.
With over 20 years’ specialist experience in HR jobs, our team connects top HR professionals with leading employers across the UK. We understand your impact on workplace culture and strategy - and we’re here to help you grow your career with HR roles tailored to your ambitions.
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We support HR job seekers like you with expert guidance and access to the UK’s best HR roles - now and throughout your career.
Take a look at our extensive choice of human resources jobs and apply today - let our expertise help you find the right HR role.
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Human resources jobs FAQs
We have jobs spanning all levels of seniority, from entry level administrator positions to senior leadership and director positions. On our website, you’ll find roles including HR business partner, reward manager, talent acquisition specialist, learning and development partner, DE&I specialist and employee benefits advisor and more.
Entry level positions within HR usually command a salary of around £18,000-£23,000 per annum. HR directors can expect to earn from £60,000 to more than £100,000 per annum. Compensation depends on the level of experience you have, the skills you can offer and the organisation type and sector in which you work.
Soft skills that employers are looking for include communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to implement change, flexibility and adaptability, problem-solving and critical thinking. Technical skills that are desired include experience working with talent management systems and databases, interviewing, onboarding and offboarding, organisation and multitasking.
We’re proud to work with leading organisations of all sizes across the human resources sector. We’ve placed nearly 2,000 HR professionals in the last 12 months, in prestigious companies such as British Land, Deloitte, Ocado, Gusto, Eversheds Sutherland, The Arts Council, Allianz Global Investors and Loughborough University.
Across the private sector, we work to find you opportunities with companies such as: CBRE, Jet 2, Infosys, INEOS, Kettle Foods, Mckesson, Allianz, Principality Building Society, Howden and Sunseeker.
Public Sector – Guide Dogs, East of England Ambulance Service, Bristol University, Forestry Commission and Birmingham City Council.
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