Permanent HR Recruitment

The multi-tiered HR recruitment solution that allows you to only pay for the services you need

Why Should You Choose Permanent HR Recruitment?

Investing in a permanent HR hire is a big deal. You recognise the importance of having someone responsible for the happiness and performance of your workforce. That’s a good place to start.

It also puts us on the same page, as we think the best thing a business leader can do is invest in the long term success of their people.

Permanent HR Recruitment

Investing in people

This is why our permanent HR recruitment service is a popular choice for businesses who are looking to invest more into their people, the driving force of any business. Opting to go down the permanent HR recruitment path can help to create a more consistent and stable HR presence in your business, which is unlikely to be achieved as effectively by going down the HR contractor route.

This means that your HR hire will become more familiar with the work ethic and intricacies of how you operate, meaning that they can offer solutions that best suit your business, and the people within it.

You are smart to put your people first

Perhaps your business has grown and this is your first HR hire? You might need a little more coaching around the skill-set and seniority of your new recruit. You also might need some additional help with attracting talent to your business if you’re not a consumer brand and/or not well-known in the market.

Our Permanent HR Recruitment Solutions

We recognise that every organisation is different. This is why we have three different permanent HR recruitment solutions that enable you to make the right permanent hire.

IDENTIFY

Hire a reliable HR or TA professional with a trusted recruitment partner

Our standard package 

  • Protected by specialist Recruitment Insurance
  • In person or video job briefing
  • Advertise on leading job boards
  • Access to reputable CV databases
  • Access to Peeq’s HR talent pool
  • Up to 25 LinkedIn headhunting approaches
  • 100% of candidates fed back to
  • Dedicated and specialist HR recruiter

2 MONTH PLACEMENT GUARANTEE

A free replacement if your hire leaves within 2 months

ENHANCE

Gain clarity on the skills and attributes you actually need from your HR or TA hire

Everything from IDENTIFY plus…

  • Job Description consultation and design
  • Custom candidate submission webpage
  • Advertising on additional specialist job boards
  • Up to 50 Linkedin headhunting approaches
  • Out of hours point of contact

3 MONTH PLACEMENT GUARANTEE

A free replacement if your hire leaves within 3 months

ELEVATE

Astound your candidates and colleagues with our bespoke and ultimate wow-factor package

Everything from ENHANCE plus…

  • Custom webpage creation to promote your role and attract the best talent
  • Unlimited LinkedIn headhunting approaches
  • Weekly progress report
  • Psychometric testing and insight reports
  • x2 Exec Coaching sessions with an accredited business coach
  • ‘Priority Pass’ – skip to the front of the queue!

6 MONTH PLACEMENT GUARANTEE

A free replacement if your hire leaves within 6 months

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

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Permanent HR Recruitment: Features You'll Love

Psychometric insight reports

Obtain a unique insight into your candidates’ Cultural Fit, Strengths, Decision Making and Resilience through our accredited assessments.

Post-hire executive coaching

Set your hire up for success with a tailored coaching programme that helps them achieve their full potential personally and professionally.

Up to 6 month placement guarantee

Confidently select your preferred candidate with our ‘surety of hire’ 6 month rebate period. The ultimate comfort for a big decision.

The Benefits of Permanent HR Recruitment

The permanent HR recruitment process involves hiring an HR professional on a permanent basis, which can provide your business with various benefits:

Stability and Peace of Mind

Hiring an employee on a permanent basis in HR has many benefits, one of the main positives for the company and management is the stability and peace of mind that it brings. This is one of the main differences between permanent and contract employment, as this level of stability is not really found as often with contracted HR work.

A permanent HR presence provides a level of familiarity and confidence for both employers and employees, knowing that there is someone they recognise, and can confide in to resolve HR situations and take ownership for the wider people agenda.

Cost-Efficiency

By only hiring HR professionals on a contractual basis, as and when you need them, means frequently being in the re-hiring process. The hiring process can be costly, especially if you opt to use a recruitment agency to help find a new HR employee every time. Instead, opting to invest in a permanent HR employee will work out to be more cost-effective in the long run.

A permanent HR presence provides a level of familiarity and confidence for both employers and employees, knowing that there is someone they recognise, and can confide in to resolve HR situations and take ownership for the wider people agenda.

Increased Retention Rates

Permanent HR workers will have a more detailed and vast knowledge of your business and the way both the company and its workers operate successfully. Then, when it comes to recruiting new staff and retaining existing ones , your HR manager can lean on their expertise to secure the best outcome for your business. This means prospective candidates are more likely to be a solid fit for the business, increasing retention rates amongst employees.

partnership

Team Building & Cohesion

Allowing the HR employee to adopt a permanent role within the company can increase team building amongst themselves and the rest of the internal staff. As HR employees are available to help provide advice for employees’ mental well-being and to discuss personal undisclosed topics. Having someone who is always there can help to build relationships and improve employee well-being.

Permanent HR Recruitment FAQs

To choose the right recruitment package for your business needs, consider the following:

  • Identify: Ideal if you need to fill a clearly defined role quickly. This package is suited for businesses with an existing HR framework, a clear job description, and familiarity with HR functions. It’s perfect for hiring replacements, backfills, or temporary cover where the hire is straightforward, and time is a priority.
  • Enhance: Best if you’re making your first HR hire or a more nuanced one without a well-defined role. This package supports businesses needing guidance on role definition, job description, and understanding necessary skill sets. It’s recommended for companies that value a tailored approach and are open to a slower process to secure the right fit.
  • Elevate: Designed for senior, highly specialised, or impactful hires. This package is for businesses prioritising a “wow” factor experience for both candidates and internal stakeholders, with a strong focus on a highly selective and customised process. Ideal if you’re hiring for a complex, high-stakes role where extensive candidate assessment, including psychometric testing and executive coaching, is essential.

The average tenure of an HR professional in a UK business is generally around 3 to 5 years. Factors such as career growth opportunities, the desire for new challenges, and work-life balance are significant influences on HR professionals’ decisions to stay or leave their roles.

Retention strategies, such as offering career development opportunities and improving company culture, are crucial for retaining HR professionals and reducing turnover rates. Ultimately, ensuring you assess and recruit the right person initially is going to have a significant bearing on the length of time your permanent HR hire remains in your business.

The placement guarantee covers the option to replace a candidate if they leave within a specified period, or to receive a partial refund. Here’s how it works for each package:

  • Identify: Offers a 2-month replacement guarantee, allowing you to choose a replacement candidate within two months if the initial hire doesn’t work out.
  • Enhance: Extends the replacement period to 3 months, giving additional security for hires that may need more time to settle in.
  • Elevate: Provides a 6-month replacement guarantee, ideal for senior or complex roles where a longer onboarding and adjustment period is expected.

Alternatively, if a candidate leaves within the first 10 weeks, Peeq also offers a sliding scale rebate, which provides a partial refund that decreases over this 10-week period. This flexibility allows you to choose the option that best suits your hiring needs.

 

Peeq is deeply involved in the candidate selection process, acting as your guide to ensure you reach the best hiring outcome with minimal effort on your part. Here’s how we support you at every stage:

  • Defining the Ideal Candidate: Beyond initial briefing, we work with you to define a competency framework that pinpoints the skills, attributes, and qualities best suited for the role and your business needs. This helps us identify the type of hire that will bring lasting value to your team.

  • Guidance in Selection: We handle the heavy lifting of candidate recommendations, presenting you with a curated shortlist of those who best match your requirements. While the final hiring decision is yours, we provide insights and guidance to help you make a well-informed choice.

  • Managing Communications and Feedback: From candidate communications to managing feedback loops, we handle all interactions with professionalism, ensuring both parties have the answers they need at every step of the process.

  • Administrative Support: We take care of scheduling interviews, preparing candidates, and providing debriefs afterward. Our team ensures that every detail is covered, so you can focus on evaluating the candidates without worrying about logistics.

  • Offer Negotiation: Once you’ve decided on your preferred candidate, we manage the negotiation process, working to secure a mutually satisfying offer that sets the foundation for a successful hire.

The average timeline for finding a mid-level HR professional is approximately 45 days from when the role is posted to when an offer is accepted, though this may extend with notice periods, typically 3 months for mid-level roles. For senior-level HR roles, the process can take longer—often closer to 2-3 months or even up to 6-9 months, depending on factors such as role complexity, required expertise, and the number of stakeholders involved in the decision-making process.

The “time to hire” can be influenced by several factors, including the speed of CV screenings, the number of interview stages, and the promptness of feedback to candidates. Senior-level hires often require more robust assessment, including additional interviews, psychometric testing, and more in-depth background checks, all of which can extend the timeline. While thorough vetting is crucial, balancing it with efficiency helps retain top candidates and avoids the risk of them accepting other offers.

After a candidate is hired, Peeq remains committed to supporting both the new hire and your business to ensure a smooth transition and long-term success. Here’s how we continue to add value post-hire:

  • Executive Coaching: For senior hires, such as those through our Elevate package, we include executive coaching sessions to support the candidate’s development and help them navigate the unique challenges of their role. This coaching fosters early success and deeper alignment with your company’s objectives.

  • Follow-Up and Check-Ins: Peeq conducts regular check-ins with both you and the new hire during the initial months, addressing any early questions or challenges. This feedback loop allows us to support adjustments if needed and helps ensure both parties are fully satisfied.

  • Replacement Guarantee: Should the hire not work out within the agreed timeframe (2, 3, or 6 months depending on your package), we offer a replacement guarantee, meaning we’ll conduct a new search at no additional cost. This provides peace of mind and a commitment to finding the right fit for your team.

  • Ongoing Support and Market Insights: We remain available to answer questions, provide HR market insights, and offer recruitment advice as needed, ensuring you feel supported long after the placement.

Yes, Peeq can assist with multi-hire HR projects. This approach is designed to efficiently manage the recruitment of multiple HR positions simultaneously, offering several key benefits:

  • Economies of Scale: By consolidating your HR hiring needs into a single project, you benefit from a preferential fee structure, providing more value for your investment.

  • Consistent Hiring Process: We ensure a uniform and exceptional experience for both you and your candidates throughout the recruitment process, maintaining consistency across all roles.

  • Single Point of Contact: Simplify communication by working with one dedicated Peeq consultant, eliminating the complexities of coordinating with multiple agencies or recruiters.

Making a permanent HR hire can present several challenges, including matching the right skills and experience, competing for talent in a competitive market and ensuring cultural fit. This is particularly important when hiring an HR Manager / Head of HR or someone in a talent acquisition role, as they will ultimately be the custodian of your company’s culture / employer brand. It’s therefore hugely important that they embody the values and ethos of the business to ensure it continues to grow and thrive in the desired way.

  • Clearly outlining job requirements, company culture, and specific qualifications to help the agency match candidates effectively
  • Selecting a recruitment agency that specialises in the role you’re hiring
  • Building a collaborative relationship with the agency through regular communication and feedback
  • Utilising the agency’s market knowledge for insights on salary benchmarks, hiring trends, and candidate availability
  • Providing prompt and detailed feedback on candidates to refine the search process, and ensure a positive candidate experience
  • Ensuring your internal hiring process is efficient to avoid candidates dropping out of the process

This process can be made easier by working with recruitment consultants who specialise in finding HR talent and placing them in a suitable business.

Companies must also align candidate and company expectations to prevent dissatisfaction and turnover. Effective onboarding and integration are crucial to avoid early attrition, while ongoing engagement and professional development are essential for retention.

Addressing these challenges requires a strategic approach that includes thorough recruitment processes, supportive onboarding programmes, and growth opportunities for HR professionals​.

If you’re thinking of making a start in your HR journey, see our prices to see what works for you, and get in touch today.

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