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HireQ Consulting

hireQ Consulting is an Australian boutique recruitment partner dedicated to delivering a higher quality talent and job search experience for customer and people centric environments. Headquartered in Collingwood, Melbourne, and founded in 2024, the firm blends executive search rigor with practical, candidate focused coaching to help organisations scale, transform and perform. Organisations trust hireQ to attract values aligned leaders and specialists across senior and executive leadership, sales, account management and business development, marketing, brand and communications, customer experience, digital and e commerce, and people enablement including people experience and talent acquisition. The team takes an insightful and practical approach, investing time to understand each client’s ambitions, culture and customer promise before designing a targeted search that maps the market, engages high potential talent and curates shortlists where fit, impact and values alignment are clear. For job seekers, hireQ simplifies the complexity of a career move by cutting through noise and providing hands on support: clarifying and mapping career ambitions, enhancing CVs and online presence, educating on networking, guiding research and storytelling for interviews, and offering continued career and leadership coaching. With a focus on authenticity, transparency and outcomes, hireQ partners with digital and e commerce led businesses and other customer driven sectors to build the commercial, marketing, customer and people leadership capability that powers growth and culture. Whether hiring a senior executive to lead transformation, assembling go to market teams that win customers, uplifting brand and communications, or appointing HR and talent leaders who enable thriving workplaces, hireQ delivers a structured, high touch search experience that aligns talent with strategy and values so teams can deliver a higher impact.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentContract StaffingFashion & ApparelFood & BeverageConsumer ElectronicsIT InfrastructureTelecommunicationsCloud Computing

HQMelbourne, Australia

Permanser Consulting - Fashion/Textile Recruitment

Permanser Consulting is a specialist recruitment agency dedicated to the fashion, textile, lifestyle and digital commerce sectors across Australia and selected international markets. Founded in 1981 and headquartered in Melbourne, the firm brings more than four decades of industry immersion to every assignment, combining deep category knowledge with a personalized, consultative approach. Permanser partners with wholesale and retail brands, manufacturers, and supply chain operations to deliver talent across the full value chain, including design and development, sampling and technical production, quality assurance, logistics and warehousing, head office functions, sales and account management, buying and planning, brand and product management, e commerce and digital, and executive leadership. Typical roles range from graphic and fashion designers, product developers, sample machinists, pattern makers, garment technicians, QA and fit specialists, production coordinators, and warehouse managers through to planners, buyers, visual merchandisers, area managers, online sales managers, customer service, sales support, and senior managers. Clients benefit from a rigorous shortlisting process where candidates are interviewed and evaluated for the skills, experience, and attributes required before submission, reducing time to hire and elevating quality. Candidates gain access to curated opportunities, practical interview tips, job alerts, and guidance aimed at helping them secure roles that align with their goals. Permanser supports a range of engagement models including permanent, temporary, contract, freelance, full time and part time hiring, enabling organizations to flex resources through seasonality and growth cycles. The firm prides itself on long standing relationships; many candidates placed early in their careers return as hiring leaders to build teams with Permanser, a testament to consistent service excellence and trust. With an intimate network, market mapping capability, and a responsive client and candidate portal, Permanser delivers a streamlined, hands on recruitment experience tailored to the fast moving and competitive fashion and textile industry.

Permanent RecruitmentTemporary StaffingContract StaffingFashion & ApparelFood & BeverageConsumer ElectronicsConsumer Goods ManufacturingIndustrial MachineryChemical Manufacturing

HQMelbourne, Australia

Shine Talent

Shine Talent is a boutique executive recruiting firm that partners with private equity, venture-backed, and public companies to hire transformative leaders across marketing, revenue, and growth-oriented functions. Founded in 2017 by former C-suite operator Kristine Shine, the firm is built on a high-touch, bespoke approach that prioritizes brand stewardship, candidate quality, and long-term fit. Shine Talents team of former industry leaders and specialized recruiters bring deep domain expertise and an unmatched network to searches for roles including CEO, CFO, COO, CPO, CRO, CMO, and VPSVP leaders in Product, Sales, Marketing, Performance Marketing, Brand & Communications, and Customer Success. Operating across industries with particular strength in technology-driven sectors, the firm has deep networks in Retail & ECommerce, Consumer Digital, Fashion & Beauty, Media & Entertainment, B2B Enterprise, FinTech, PropTech, Renewable Energy, Travel & Hospitality, AI, and Web3. Their proven methodology blends rigorous discovery to understand business context and culture, precise position materials that align stakeholders, original research and database-driven sourcing to surface both active and passive talent, and evidence-based interviewing that illuminates strengths, gaps, and potential. Shine Talent manages negotiation and closing to ensure offers align with company values, market equity, and candidate needs, conducts confidential and comprehensive reference checks, and remains engaged post-placement to support smooth onboarding and lasting impact. Beyond search, Shine Talent invests in the next generation of leaders through professional development programs: Career Masters Executive (1:1 coaching for experienced professionals) and Get a Job (course and coaching for graduating students), covering career visioning, resume and LinkedIn optimization, networking, interview preparation, and salary negotiation. Clients return for multiple searches within the same year, reflecting the firms commitment to service, speed to hire, and delivering high-impact results that drive business growth.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentSOW/ProjectsSoftware DevelopmentCybersecurityData ScienceDigital MarketingContent CreationPublic Relations

HQSan Francisco, United States

Payroll Talent

Payroll Talent is an independently owned Melbourne based recruitment consultancy dedicated to payroll and HRIS talent across temporary, contract and permanent hiring. Founded in 2011 and positioned as Melbournes only full service Payroll and HRIS recruitment specialist, the firm partners with organisations ranging from fast moving consumer goods and retail to health and wellbeing, construction, utilities and not for profits. Clients value a boutique model that delivers tangible cost and time savings, an always on community of available talent, and a consistent, transparent methodology from briefing to placement. The team recruits at all levels, from junior processors and standalone payroll officers to managers, systems analysts and project specialists, with proven capability across enterprise and SME environments. Their market immersion includes deep familiarity with platforms such as Chris21 and iChris, SAP, ADP Payforce, PayGlobal, UKG, Preceda, Kronos, HR3 and more, enabling precise shortlists when software exposure, volume, complexity or award and EBA interpretation are critical. Quality and compliance are built in; showcased candidates are reference checked, skills verified by tenured consultants and supported by a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check. For exclusive permanent engagements the firm offers a 6 Month Replacement Guarantee, reinforcing confidence in delivery and cultural fit. Holding Labour Hire Licence VICLHL02433, Payroll Talent operates with the governance expected of a specialist agency serving regulated sectors. Beyond filling roles, they support professionals with practical guidance through interview tips, career progression advice and insights on payroll systems, while candidates can update their profile and availability in real time to stay front of mind for new opportunities. Headquartered in the Melbourne CBD, Payroll Talent is known for going above and beyond, building long term relationships that align business needs with specialist payroll capability.

Permanent RecruitmentTemporary StaffingContract StaffingFashion & ApparelFood & BeverageConsumer ElectronicsOil & GasRenewable EnergyMining

HQMelbourne, Australia

Pursuit

Founded in 2021, PursuitCo is an Australian owned and managed labour hire, recruitment and contracting business focused on connecting Victorias best employers with qualified tradespeople and engineers across manufacturing and industrial automation. Serving clients throughout Victoria, the firm delivers flexible staffing models that cover permanent recruitment, contract placements and on demand labour hire to help plants and food and beverage producers maintain safe, reliable operations and scale for peak periods. PursuitCo draws on deep industry networks and hands on knowledge of automated production environments to supply A grade electricians, maintenance technicians, mechanical fitters, controls and commissioning specialists, production operators and related white collar engineering talent. The team emphasizes rigorous vetting, safety and compliance, supporting candidates through ID and credentials checks, ticket verification and site specific inductions, and partnering closely with client supervisors to align skills to standard operating procedures, shift structures and maintenance windows. Clients such as leading automation providers and food manufacturers engage PursuitCo to build multishift teams quickly, backfill critical roles, and stand up project crews for upgrades, commissioning and continuous improvement work. For candidates, PursuitCo offers access to meaningful work on innovative sites, with opportunities across casual, fixed term and ongoing roles and clear communication from application to placement. Whether a manufacturer is responding to unplanned downtime, securing additional capacity for seasonal demand, or recruiting hard to find engineering expertise, PursuitCo provides a responsive, cost effective and professional solution designed to reduce risk, improve productivity and deliver measurable value. With a culture grounded in honesty, integrity and dedication, PursuitCo focuses on long term partnerships that put people, safety and performance first.

Permanent RecruitmentTemporary StaffingContract StaffingAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseFashion & ApparelFood & BeverageConsumer Electronics

HQMelbourne, Australia

essence international search

essence international search is a specialist recruitment firm dedicated to the fragrance, flavours and ingredients sectors, trusted by a select, international client base for its deep market knowledge and highly targeted search capability. Founded in 2014 and formerly trading as Thompson McHale, the business was established by a recruiter with over 20 years of experience, the last decade focused exclusively on this niche, and has since built an impressive global network of both active and passive talent. Working with top 4 and second-tier houses, large multinationals and independent businesses, the firm delivers bespoke solutions across contingency and retained search, complemented by talent mapping and salary benchmarking to help clients plan, calibrate and secure the right hires. Assignments typically span mid to senior levels and cover a broad functional spectrum including creative (Perfumers and Flavourists), sales and marketing, evaluation and fragrance development, technical, applications, R&D, operations, GC‑MS, consumer insight and regulatory affairs. On retained mandates, essence international compiles comprehensive information packs that articulate the business context, opportunity and detailed job description, alongside person specifications and the behavioural traits required to thrive, ensuring clarity, alignment and a positive candidate experience. The team prides itself on credibility, discretion and a nuanced understanding of the market’s dynamics, from competitive talent landscapes to the cultural attributes that drive long‑term fit, and is adept at engaging passive candidates who are tentatively testing the market. For candidates, the firm focuses on introductions that match career ambitions with organisational culture and progression pathways; for clients, it operates as an extension of their team, offering timely access to a constantly evolving talent pool and delivering shortlists that balance technical expertise with creativity and commercial impact. Recognised as a trusted name in specialist recruitment, essence international combines global reach with a tailored approach to consistently place high‑performing talent where they can make a measurable difference.

Permanent RecruitmentExec Search & Interim MgmtSOW/ProjectsAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseFashion & ApparelFood & BeverageConsumer Electronics

HQLeeds, United Kingdom

Escape Recruitment Services

Escape Recruitment Services is a Scottish recruitment specialist founded in 2000 and headquartered at the Alba Innovation Centre, Alba Campus, Livingston, West Lothian. The firm focuses on delivering high quality, cost‑effective hiring solutions across permanent, contract and temporary engagements, with deep roots in Scotland’s manufacturing, production and engineering communities. Over more than two decades the business has broadened its capability to include adjacent industrial and commercial disciplines, recruiting for technical and production management, engineering, equipment maintenance and asset care, manufacturing trades, operators and warehouse, supply chain and procurement, health & safety and occupational health, as well as white‑collar functions spanning accountancy & finance, HR and learning & development, and commercial & administration. Escape supports clients ranging from FMCG producers and distilleries to medical device, biotech and energy‑related manufacturers, with testimonials and campaigns featuring brands such as Thermo Fisher, RUA Medical, Highland Spring, Heineken, Border Biscuits, Burton’s, ACC Clyde Space, TechnipFMC and North British Distillery. The team emphasises knowledge‑based relationships, acting as an extension of each client’s employer brand from attraction and engagement through selection and onboarding, and prides itself on presenting technically and culturally aligned candidates while safeguarding the client’s reputation. Operating primarily across Scotland, Escape also fills roles across the wider UK and into selected international markets, leveraging experienced, sector‑literate consultants who offer practical guidance to both employers and jobseekers. The company’s commitment to quality and people development is reflected in industry recognition and accreditations, including REC Corporate Member status, Investors in People Gold, Living Wage Employer, membership of Scottish Engineering, CEED and the Association of Labour Providers. Guided by values of personal and shared responsibility, entrepreneurial spirit, determination and trust, Escape Recruitment continues to refine its services to meet evolving industry needs while maintaining the candidate care and client service on which its reputation was built.

Permanent RecruitmentTemporary StaffingContract StaffingAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseMedical DevicesHealthcare AdministrationMental Health Care

HQLivingston, United Kingdom

Executive Resourcing Global

Executive Resourcing Global (ERG) is a UK and Ireland executive search and talent management practice that partners with boards, CEOs and senior leadership teams to solve critical hiring and succession challenges across multiple industries. ERG combines traditional values of honesty, integrity, respect and fair play with a modern, innovative approach to research-led executive search, delivering board and senior management talent with speed, objectivity and excellent value for money. Its client base spans large corporates, ambitious mid-market companies and entrepreneurial start-ups, and its specialist sector coverage includes engineering, manufacturing, retail and FMCG, financial services, foodservice, utilities, logistics and distribution, transport and commercial vehicles, technology, language services and construction. Core client services include executive resourcing and management selection for permanent leadership roles, structured succession planning, and mentoring and retention programmes that help organisations develop and keep high‑potential leaders. Complementing these services, ERG provides candidate-facing career development, talent management guidance and access to executive opportunities, including tailored support for individuals navigating redundancy or career transitions. Managing Director John Lavery also offers dedicated business coaching and mentoring for ambitious executives and corporate teams, creating confidential, one‑to‑one environments that accelerate performance, clarify goals and improve work‑life balance. As a member of the Executive Research Association, ERG adheres to a rigorous Code of Practice covering research quality, confidentiality, equal opportunities, data protection and the respectful representation of clients’ employer brands. The firm’s ethos and processes emphasise transparent communication, long‑term partnerships and a relentless focus on quality, ensuring every assignment is designed, executed and documented to the highest standard. Whether building a leadership bench, hiring a critical executive, or strengthening retention and succession pipelines, ERG brings deep market insight, disciplined search methodologies and a commitment to outstanding service for clients across the UK and Ireland.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentTotal Talent MgmtAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseLuxury GoodsSoftware DevelopmentCybersecurity

HQLeeds, United Kingdom

Hello Generalist

Hello Generalist (HG) is a specialist recruitment and talent platform that helps early-stage startups and growth companies access fractional, part-time, and advisory operators across core business functions. Designed for teams that need impact without the constraints of a full-time hire, HG partners 1:1 with founders and hiring managers to scope the role, calibrate budget and time commitment, and quickly deliver a short list of deeply qualified candidatestypically within 35 business days. Clients meet highly vetted operators with proven startup experience across BizOps and data, chief of staff, customer success, finance, growth, marketing, operations, people ops and HR, product, and project management, then move straight to interviews and offers while HG manages the paperwork. Engagement models include Advisors (seasoned leaders providing 15 hours per week), and fractional or part-time contracts (typically 530 hours per week, ongoing), with startup-friendly contracts, clear deliverables, and ACH payroll handled end to end so founders can get right to work. Built by startup veterans, HG blends hundreds of data points with a human touch to scope roles accurately and match candidates who are available, aligned to the brief, and within budget; nearly all customers hire from their first five intros. The operator community is carefully curated through an application, a screening call, and a 90-minute onboarding workshop to define offerings and build standout profiles, after which HG hand-matches them to exclusive contract opportunities and ensures on-time payment. In addition to single hires, HG supports multi-hire team builds with reduced fees, and offers a simple conversion path to full-time for a flat $10,000 fee when theres a great mutual fit. Trusted by operators with backgrounds at companies such as Airbnb, Google, Uber, PayPal, Box, General Assembly, and HelloFresh, HG makes flexible hiring the easy choice for startups, enterprises, and PE/VC firms alike.

Contract StaffingExec Search & Interim MgmtPayrolling/EORSoftware DevelopmentCybersecurityData ScienceE-commerceLuxury GoodsBanking

HQSan Francisco, United States

SPARK Headhunting

SPARK Headhunting is a boutique recruitment partner based in San Diego, CA, dedicated to igniting business growth by connecting companies with elite go-to-market leaders across technology, life sciences, and consumer retail/e-commerce. The firm specializes in executive search and professional recruitment for high-impact Sales, Marketing, GTM, Product, Supply Chain, Finance, and Operations roles, drawing on deep industry knowledge across B2B, B2C, and D2C landscapes and an actively curated global network. Clients engage SPARK to hire mission-critical leaders such as Chief Revenue Officer, Chief Marketing Officer, Chief Operating Officer, and Chief Scientific Officer, as well as VP-level heads of Sales, Communications, Performance Marketing, Marketing Operations, Media Relations, and Social, plus director-level Product Marketing, Demand Generation, Business Development, and Sales leaders, through to individual contributors including Account Executives, ABM and PMM specialists, Partner Marketers, Sales Engineers, Lifecycle Marketers, and Community Managers. Beyond placements, SPARK provides talent mapping to inform workforce planning and market-entry hiring strategies, and offers consulting to develop, train, and optimize in-house talent acquisition teams on end-to-end processes and best practices, delivering a seamless, white-glove experience for candidates and hiring teams alike. Headquartered in San Diego (92101) and partnering internationally, SPARK combines discreet outreach with data-led search, candidate benchmarking, and talent intelligence to surface diverse, high-quality shortlists and reduce time-to-hire. Its approach is highly personalized and relationship-driven, investing the time to understand company culture, objectives, and role success criteria to ensure precise, ROI-positive hires and long-term value. With confidentiality and integrity at its core, SPARK operates with transparent communication, clear expectations, and rigorous search execution, from research and sourcing to selection, stakeholder alignment, and offer negotiation. Whether the need is local or global, executive leadership or critical GTM specialists, SPARK Headhunting brings proven results, speed, and market intelligence to help organizations maintain a competitive edge, achieve revenue goals, and build the teams that will power their next stage of growth.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentRPOSoftware DevelopmentCybersecurityData ScienceHealthcare AdministrationMental Health CareVeterinary

HQSan Diego, United States

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