HR

HR is at the heart of everything we do and is the area most aligned with our own line of work. Consequently, we like to think that we have an in-depth understanding of the ins and outs of HR.

We pride ourselves on bridging the gap between companies and exceptional candidates.

We recruit across the following disciplines:

Distinct’s UK talent and people Director, Becky Downes, smiling at a colleague who is off-camera.

Representing your business

The job market is constantly evolving and thus the requirements and pressure put on HR teams is ever-growing, from DEI to remote and hybrid working, this isn’t an industry that stands still. As a result, new vacancy requirements are ever-changing. 

At Distinct, we like to think of ourselves as an extension of your team. Someone who understands the intricacies of your business and can ensure that any candidates put forward match the job spec, culture and environment of your business.

Distinct’s talent acquisition partner, Louise Carling, smiling at a colleague who is off-camera.

Collaborative candidate service

We offer an honest and collaborative service to HR professionals. As you embark on the next step of your career, we’ll share our insights around market trends and relevant hiring companies.

We spend time getting to know all of our candidates. This includes a detailed review of employment experience and skills, as well as an understanding of any personal traits or passions, ensuring that we find the perfect role.

Your FAQs

Our services cover permanent, temporary and fixed-term recruitment across the East Midlands and London regions.

We support mid and senior candidates starting at level 3 CIPD qualified, as well as levels 5 and 7. Common job titles we recruit include:

HR Officer
HR Advisor
Senior Advisor
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Recruitment Business Partner

HR Manager
Head of People
Head of Talent 
HR Director

Whether you have a team of 50 or 30,000, we partner with businesses of all sizes. Our clients include some fantastic brands, including Boots, CO-OP, Frasers Group, Games, Hillarys Blinds, Next, Workshop, SCCL and SC Johnson.

A big part of our client service includes our established network. We also utilise national job board advertising and LinkedIn, to really maximise our search. 

As experts in HR recruitment, we will advise on who is the best fit for your role. We’ll always follow this up with a face-to-face, video or telephone meeting to bring our candidate profiles to life. We’ll arrange the entire interview process. From two-way preparation through to an acceptance offer or rejection.

We’ll also update potential employees at every stage, so that your brand will be represented in the right way, no matter the outcome.

We very rarely see fully remote positions in the HR market. However hybrid positions are much more common and our growing network in London is helping to facilitate this demand.

When you partner with us in your job search, our approach is to be open and honest. We’ll be sure to manage your expectations and won’t make false promises. The market can be competitive. So we’ll ensure you’re completely prepared throughout the process and confident at every step. 

HR candidates

HR leader
£ 0

Derby, Nottingham, Leicester, London

Permanent, Contract

Transformation | Change | Business Partner | Comms and Engagement

CIPD

Represented by

Louise
HR Coordinator
£ 0

Nottingham

Permanent

Sharepoint, Smart Recruiters, Articulate Rise, loves an Excel spreadsheet

Represented by

Louise
HR
£ 0

Nottingham

Permanent, Contract, Temporary

Ambitious, innovative, motivated, and bursting with energy ? Diligent, patient, and reliable

BSc Business Administration

Represented by

Louise
HR Business Partner
£ 0

Nottingham

Permanent, Contract

Global Talent, Org Design, Change Management, Leadership & Coaching, Early Careers

CIPD Qualified, MBTI Practitioner, NEBOSH

Represented by

Louise
Talent Partner
£ 0

Northampton, Milton Keynes, London

Temporary, Permanent, Contract

Global Recruiting & Strategy › Candidate Sourcing & Screening › ATS & PSL Management › Senior / Exec

Represented by

Jemma
Talent Partner
£ 0

London

Permanent

CIPD level 3; Certificate in Recruitment Practice

Represented by

Jemma

HR jobs

£50,000
per year

HR Business Partner

HR Business Partner Manufacturing, Global brand Partnering the general manager with sites in France and Germany  End-to-end employee lifecycle  Part of a world-class People and Culture team  Supported...

£25,000 pro rata
per year

HR Coordinator

This is an FTC 6-month HR Coordinator role to cover an internal secondment. You will be responsible for providing administrative support to the wider HR team and business...

£43,520
per year

Talent Development Business Partner (Onboarding)

The opportunity to work for a “meaningful” organisation has accelerated with our post-pandemic lens and it doesn’t get better in this business. They are recruiting for a Talent...

£50,000 - £60,000
per year

Interim HR Business Partner

? Elevate Your Career: Unlock Success as a Strategic Business Partner! ? Are you ready to make a transformative impact on your career and take a pivotal role...

£45,000
per year

HR Analyst

HR Reward Analyst who is available for a 6-month FTC to help provide insights, interpret the data and advise on what those numbers are saying for paying people...

£35,000 - £50,000 FTE
per year

HR Manager

Make no mistake a bit like when you are painting, the key is in the prep. In this role, you will get the chance to put in the...

HR team

Jemma Tarr

Talent Acquisition Consultant
HR
Specialises in HR and talent recruitment, permanent & temporary | £25k – £80k
19 years experience

Louise Carling

Talent Acquisition Partner
HR
Specialises in mid-senior HR market, permanent & interim recruitment
12 years experience

Becky Downes

UK Talent & People Director
HR
Specialises in senior HR market, permanent & interim | £60k plus. Currently on maternity leave

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