HR Contract Recruitment

Peeq’s HR contract recruitment is a quick and flexible way to bring HR expertise into your business.

HR Contract Recruitment

The world is an uncertain place right now. Goal posts are being moved and it can be challenging to preempt what the next 3, 6, 9 months will hold. It feels like there’s lots outside of your control.

That’s often hard to accept.

This is why HR contract recruitment is a popular solution for many businesses who need to stay agile and respond to the market. Our HR contract recruitment service allows businesses to hire hard-working and talented HR professionals to address immediate needs, instead of committing to long-term hires.

Why Should You Choose Interim HR Recruitment?

You recognise that there’s a need in your business for HR. After all, if you’re feeling the impact of the uncertainty, you can guarantee that your employees are too. This is why our HR contract recruitment offers strategic advantages for your organisation.

An HR contractor can offer a wealth of experience and expertise that your business can benefit from. HR contractors have often worked in various types of businesses and industries, which means they have learnt how to adapt to different environments and sectors. This means they can start working towards your business goals and strategies immediately, no matter how unique.

Interim HR recruitment also allows for increased flexibility and cost-effectiveness, as, unlike their permanent counterparts, interim HR workers can be called for specific projects or periods, allowing you to monitor finances accordingly. This is particularly beneficial for periods of heightened activity or an organisational restructure where an HR gap needs filling.

All great reasons to lean on a flexible, quick and reliable interim HR resource.

The Benefits of HR Contract Recruitment

Leveraging the services of an interim HR professional for a short-to-medium period of time has significant benefits that many businesses can take advantage of.

Try Before You Buy

Perhaps you’re considering a ‘try before you buy’ approach, seeking an evaluation of how an HR presence will fit into your business. This is a recommended approach as this trial period allows you to make an informed decision, decreasing the risks associated with committing to a permanent hire.

Then, if the contractor proves your business case, you have the option to offer them a permanent role or find a candidate who is looking for a long-term move.

Bridge The Gap

When you find yourself in a situation where you may need to ‘bridge the gap’ due to an HR professional taking any sort of work leave, such as maternity leave, sudden illness or bereavement leave. Ensuring there is an interim HR professional in place, will ensure the ongoing momentum of projects and campaigns is maintained.

Relocating or Expanding

HR contract recruitment also allows for expertise in dealing with and managing the unique demands that relocation and expansion can have on a particular business. Demands, such as understanding local labour laws and updating tailored onboarding processes for recruits, are all important processes that can be undertaken by experienced contracted workers.

Compensation and Benefits Review

A perk of using interim HR recruitment is that the individual you hire will be able to conduct a thorough analysis of the current compensation structures and benchmark them against industry standards to make the necessary next steps.

This allows for your business to remain competitive in attracting top talent while aligning compensation methods that match with budget constraints. By having this review in place, the business as a whole can benefit, without the cost of hiring a full-time HR professional.

Crisis Management

In times of crisis, cool heads prevail, which is why contracted HR individuals are highly beneficial. They can enter the scene and perform the necessary actions to calm whatever the crisis may be, and offer HR-related support to both the employees and the business as a whole.

Our HR Contract Recruitment Features You'll Love

At Peeq, we pride ourselves on delivering quality HR recruitment services to meet your individual business needs. One of our stand-out features is our track record, which is reflected in our high percentage fill rate.

Our hard-working team of recruitment specialists brings years of expertise to the table. This weight of knowledge allows us to understand the complexities surrounding recruitment and make sure the correct fit is recruited for that specific role.

For more information on Peeq’s HR contract recruitment and how it can benefit you and your business, contact us today, our team is here to help.

Immediate start dates

Benefit from specialist HR expertise immediately by hiring a ‘ready now’ interim professional on a day rate or fixed term contract.

Ultimate flexibility

Respond efficiently to business demands by utilising the expertise of a contractor to support priority projects and periods of leave.

IR35 compliant

Leverage the value of interim support without the headache of worrying about IR35 compliance. We take care of all IR35 compliance work.

What Our Clients Say About Us

I have always found Mark to be a very decent human being as well as a great sounding wall. He actively takes an interest in you as an individual and provides really honest, helpful and constructive feedback. In an environment where recruiters are increasingly detached from potential candidates it is great to see how Mark, and Peeq in general, take a more personal and caring approach to working with their candidates and establishing a meaningful relationship.

Alex Bonnor-Moris
Head of People

Katie and Mark from Peeq are an amazing team, couldn't thank them or recommend them enough. We had a truly great experience, with them not only taking their time to understand our company's needs, who we are, and how we worked, but also delivering! Best recruiters hands down.

Angus Griffin
Business Owner

It has been a pleasure working with Sonay over the last week. Her professionalism and communication has been most appreciated with regular updates and her support in successfully securing my next assignment. I sincerely do hope we can continue to work together on future opportunities. Thank you Sonay.

Baljit Thandi
HR Consultant

PEEQ is simply fantastic! Mark in particular (Co-Owner/Founder) has been such a pleasure to work with and always thinking about the candidate experience and showing true empathy throughout our time working together. Although I did not get the role we had been working on, the feedback loop and care that went into every process was much appreciated.

Bjorn Anderson
Global Talent Acquisition Leader

I've had the pleasure of collaborating with Mark and Katie on a number of people, workplace, and resilience initiatives. They are extremely experienced, highly client focused and a positive team. I find it inspiring to see the impact they're having in the HR and recruitment space. But this should be no surprise given their dedication to their clients and projects. I can't recommend them enough.

Cecilia Shandeva
Learning and Development Specialist

I’ve worked with Mark and Katie for a number of years and have always been impressed with their honesty, innovation and professionalism. It’s rare to find individuals who go above and beyond to collaborate and bring people together without any hidden agendas - they simply have a passion for what they do and deliver it beautifully! I can’t wait to work with them again in the future!

Charlotte Kao
Head of Talent and Performance

Sarah at Peeq was a breath of fresh air. She took time to understand my CV and experience behind it. She really appreciated the transferable skills I had to offer. This experience was different from a good number of other agencies I encountered on my job search, who didn’t take the time to understand me and what I had to offer, and merely looked at suitable positions based on a ‘cookie cutter’ approach of what job I had should match opportunities available. Sarah kept me fully informed and prepared me as much as possible for the interview. Peeq have truly been a pleasure to deal with. I would not hesitate recommending Peeq based on my experience with Sarah.

Eve Clennell
HR Leader

Amazingly helpful call with Mark Barnicoat from Peeq this morning. He is genuinely engaging, thoughtful and very generous with sharing tips and insights to make job searches more productive. I'd highly recommend connecting with him whether you are a talent manager or a job seeker in the HR space!

Janine Nieuwoudt
HR Director

Katie and Mark. Building on the lifetimes expertise and commitment you both share to the profession at a corporate and an individual level I cannot wait to see the innovation you will bring to recruitment, HR consulting and candidate success. I look forward to working with you in your new venture.

Jeannine Mortlock
Managing Director

Marks advice was spot on - not only did he focus on what I have achieved and how to make this stand out more but also who I am and what makes 'me me' which was missing on my LinkedIn page. The PERSON behind the roles. Sharing thoughts on my resume, AI tools, search engine tips and posts to lift my profile. An honest conversation about the market and as always, the importance of networking. The conversation was a joy, I learned a great deal in 30 minutes and have walked away with something very tangible which I know will help ME. The value went way beyond 'finding a role'. Without a doubt – fantastic.

Jill Freestone
Head of HR / HR Consultant

Mark has consistently delivered on a number of high profile recruitment projects for me. He understands the market, is incredibly well networked and is solutions oriented. Currently I am seeking a new role and Mark has given me some invaluable advice on increasing my personal activity on LinkedIn, as well as improving my personal profile. Thanks Mark for everything! Looking forward to working more together in the future.

Jo Bricoe
Group Head of Talent

Jo-Anne Watermeyer
Leadership Coach

Peeq is certainly the people specialist team to watch! Having worked with Katie in the past I found her to be collaborative, innovative and a delight to interact with. Katie Barnicoat is a proficient and effective professional and I wish her every success with her new venture.

Jo-Anne Watermeyer
Leadership Coach

Right from the word go Mark was extremely responsive, engaging, personable and professional. He took time to get to know me, kept in regular contact and found just the right balance of coaching, to help me focus, whilst allowing me the time and space to make the right decision for me and not just for him to fill the role. It was great working with Mark on my job search and he definitely joins the small pool of search professionals who I will keep in contact with long term. Thank you Mark and Peeq, I’m so glad we are connected not to mention delighted with my new role!

Kate Henwood
People Director

The team at Peeq excel at what they do and would be my go-to port of call for any HR talent acquisition needs. They always take the time to really understand not just my role(s) but my organisation's culture, and the way they manage candidates through the process is outstanding. I got to experience the innovative way they use media to showcase opportunities which clearly worked from an attraction point of view and helped to project our company culture and brand. A great partner for me and my business!!!

Lee Burrows
Chief People Officer

It was refreshing to talk to a recruiter who was happy to spend time with me as a candidate to fully understand what I am looking for in a role and, who was happy to provide some top tips in terms of my CV and LinkedIn profile. I would certainly recommend Peeq to both candidates and anyone looking to find top class candidates in the HR space.

Lesley Dray
Head of HR

Really insightful, informative and beneficial connection call with Mark - definitely have a strong sense of Peeq being a great partner in the talent world. Thank you!

Liese Lord
HR Director

If I could give Peeq more stars I would. From the initial stages through to the end of a hire process Katie & Mark have been nothing but absolutely brilliant. They're personable, informative, positive and really great at giving advice. I actually looked forward to hearing from them throughout my process. Whether I was or wasn't successful I'd have left 5 stars either way. Luckily for me I was successful and it was the best experience I have ever had. I also understand from my new employer that they regularly use Peeq and have a great relationship. Thank you for everything, Katie & Mark.

Marc Nixon
Senior Reward Specialist

I worked with Sonay from Peeq as a candidate for a HR/People role. From the start, Sonay was extremely professional, helpful and kept me informed at every stage of the process. She checked in with me throughout to make sure that the role was right for me and always asked for my feedback and questions. I found Sonay and Peeq extremely easy to work with from a candidate perspective and won’t hesitate to use them from a recruiter perspective too.

Mark Shrimpton
Chief People Officer

Still smiling from my conversation with Mark. If you plan to spend 30 minutes with someone in this field, make sure it's Mark. From the short video ahead of the call, to the flow of the conversation, the experience definitely exceeded my expectations. Thanks Mark for you professionalism, expertise and your guidance! Couldn't have asked for more.

Monika Michaliszyn
VP Human Resources

I found Katie from Peeq amazing to deal with from a candidate point of view. She was very professional and found me an amazing 3 month FTC contract. I would advise anyone to register with Peeq as you will get good quality service and great work opportunities. Highly recommend.

Neeru Verma
Head of HR

Having worked with Katie on HR projects I was very impressed as to the how professional and responsive Katie was. It was a pleasure to work with her and look forward to doing so again.

Paulette Bushay
Learning and OD Professional

I am a Chief People Officer with over 20 years’ experience in global roles, and I can honestly say that Mark at PEEQ is simply the best recruiter I’ve ever worked with. He manages to strike a rare balance of support and guidance for the client and the candidate. Mark has exceptional coaching skills, guiding his clients to get crystal clear on the skills and attributes they most need – whilst coaching the candidate throughout the process, empowering them to deliver their best. He expertly leads the recruitment journey, ensuring it is grounded in transparency, respect, inclusion, development and fairness. I would wholeheartedly recommend PEEQ – to business leaders and any candidate looking for their next role - the world needs more recruitment specialists like this.

Rudi Symons
Global Director of Inclusion and Diversity

Anna helped me find a great role and guided me along the way with interview preparation etc. I highly recommend working with Peeq.

Sarah Foll
Global Head of L&D

Had a great call with Mark from Peeq. As a HR professional with 12 year’s experience, I have never been given such honest and helpful advice, especially on building my professional presence on LinkedIn. Even if you are not actively looking for a role, I think everyone would benefit from connecting with Mark, he provides some helpful tips and insights which go beyond finding a role… 30 minutes well spent on helping to grow your career.

Sonal Patel
Global People Operations Manager

The team at Peeq have been nothing short of amazing from start to finish! I had an amazing experience with Lucy who kept me informed at all times with regards to my interview process and really took the time to get to know me as an individual and understand what my ambitions were when looking at the next step in my career. The team were extremely professional yet personable and have since kept in contact 6 months on, which I thoroughly appreciate. Thank you again Peeq for the support in securing me a great new permanent role.

Sophie Dos Santos
Talent Acquisition Specialist

Sonay really invested time in establishing a genuine connection and understanding not only what I as a candidate was looking for but effectively communicating how her client operates and what qualities they value in a candidate. Sonay stayed close to me throughout the process, and supported me with any questions. This has been the best experience I have gone through as a candidate. Thank you so much for everything. Your efforts in going above and beyond have not gone unnoticed.

Sophie Kumar
HR Business Partner

The Peeq team are amazing. Mark provided brilliant stand out tips, advice and insights in our session which have been extremely helpful. It was so great to connect with Mark. I found our conversation very useful and beneficial. It was focused as well as tailored to suit. This is such a fantastic offer for HR professionals to tap into and one to not be missed. It's highly recommended you take on this offer and connect with Mark. It will certainly help to boost your career goals.

Stephanie Idusogie
Global HR Leader

I cannot thank Peeq (especially Anna) enough for my recent experience with them securing my new role. They are incredibly professional, personable and excellent communication, certainly, one of the best recruitment professionals I have ever worked with, addition to this they sent me a wonderful 'congratulations' gift just before I started with my new firm - a real personal touch.

Stuart Jordan
People Lead Manager

I have been very impressed in all my dealings with PEEQ - most amount of value add I ever seen from a recruiter/head hunter agency - and you were a pleasure to work with to boot! Thanks for getting us there.

Thomas Granier
CEO

I am an experienced TA professional and like many others have been impacted through the redundancy. Mark made time to speak with me to share some guidance and very useful suggestions around my job search, optimising my LinkedIn profile and network. It was refreshing to be able to have a genuine, transparent conversation and I gained some valuable insights.

Tulika Balachander
Talent Acquisition Leader

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HR Contract Recruitment FAQs

What is the difference between fixed-term contracts and permanent HR roles?

The primary difference between a fixed-term contract and a permanent HR role is that a fixed-term contract typically is only for a specified period and covers what is needed, such as filling in for someone on maternity leave.

Permanent HR roles, however, are roles that offer ongoing employment with no determined end date, this provides stability and a steady income for those seeking a permanent role.

What happens if we want to hire a contract HR professional permanently?

The process of hiring a contracted HR professional for a permanent position is quite straightforward. Simply approach the individual you are looking to hire on a permanent basis and find out whether they’d be interested in a permanent position in your company.

Assuming they are happy to join you on a permanent basis, we can assist with this transition and guide you through the transfer of contract to permanent.

How long can HR recruitment contracts last?

HR contracts typically vary in length depending on the needs of the company or organisation, however, typically range from a few months to a year or even, in some cases, longer.

Need Assistance With Your Hire?

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Still undecided about whether you should use an HR recruitment agency or do it yourself? Book a free HR coaching consultation with a member of the team to help weigh up your options.

Additional Services

Talent Assessor

Objectively select the best shortlisted candidate with our ‘BeTalent’ accredited assessments. The best way to get maximum confidence in your hiring decision.

Multi-hire Recruitment

Become a master of efficiency by combining multiple hires into a bespoke project that’s tailored to the needs of your business.

Payroll & Candidate Management

You can be confident that your day rate contractors have all the checks-and-balances in place to deliver interim services for your business.

HR Contract Recruitment

Peeq’s HR contract recruitment is a quick and flexible way to bring HR expertise into your business.

HR Contract Recruitment

Why Should You Choose Interim HR Recruitment?