HR Recruitment in Leeds .

People are at the heart of every organisation, big or small – so our people, culture, employee relations and human resources recruitment solutions are designed to match the right people to the right roles, helping to secure your success in the long term.

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HR & Talent recruitment.

Building people functions that help organisations perform at their best.

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HR & Talent recruitment.

Building people functions that help organisations perform at their best.

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Effective HR and Talent teams shape culture, strengthen leadership and help organisations attract, develop and retain the people they need to succeed.

Whether you are building an internal talent function, strengthening HR capability or appointing a senior people leader, we take time to understand your organisation’s culture, leadership team and people priorities before beginning the search.


Our HR & Talent practice recruits professionals across the full employee lifecycle, from operational HR and internal recruitment through to senior people leadership. We look for candidates whose expertise, values and approach align with your organisation and the outcomes you need to achieve.











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Our approach.

Operational and people-focused appointments require far more than matching a CV to a job description.


We invest heavily in market-leading recruitment technology, including LinkedIn Recruiter, Recruiter Plus, Talent Insights, Sales Navigator and AI-powered search tools, enabling us to identify exceptional professionals who may never actively apply for a vacancy.


Combined with proactive headhunting, extensive candidate networks and genuine relationship building, our consultative approach ensures every appointment strengthens your organisation both operationally and culturally.

Roles we recruit for.

We recruit across a broad range of HR and Talent roles, including:

HR Director


Head Of HR


Head of People


People And Culture Manager


HR Manager


Learning & Development Manager


HR Business Partner

Employee Engagement Manager


Talent Acquisition Manager


Talent Acquisition Specialist


Internal Recruiter


HR Advisor


HR Administrator


EDI and Inclusion Specialists

Our Trusted Partners







Trusted by leading organisations.

What our Clients and Candidates say.

I had a good experience with Jo Holdsworth recruitment. They found me a temporary position that was a good fit for me, communicated clearly throughout the process, and were always helpful when I had questions. Highly recommended.

Committed and professional staff, has been a great experience to work with Jo Holdsworth.

Very helpful and understanding in my search for temporary roles. Communication is excellent - the team are always easy to get hold of, including returning calls/emails promptly and following through.

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Everyone I dealt with at Jo Holdsworth Recruitment was helpful and informative and responded quickly when ever I needed any information.

Everyone I have spoken to all have been really friendly and helpful. Ella helped me find a role close to home and suitable for my skills, Ella went above and beyond helped me with prep for interview gave me helpful tips on what to say in interview always checking in with me to see how I’m doing. Any questions any concerns I had always someone available to talk to.

I had a good experience with Jo Holdsworth recruitment. They found me a temporary position that was a good fit for me, communicated clearly throughout the process, and were always helpful when I had questions. Highly recommended.

Committed and professional staff, has been a great experience to work with Jo Holdsworth.

Very helpful and understanding in my search for temporary roles. Communication is excellent - the team are always easy to get hold of, including returning calls/emails promptly and following through.

Garden image

Everyone I dealt with at Jo Holdsworth Recruitment was helpful and informative and responded quickly when ever I needed any information.

Everyone I have spoken to all have been really friendly and helpful. Ella helped me find a role close to home and suitable for my skills, Ella went above and beyond helped me with prep for interview gave me helpful tips on what to say in interview always checking in with me to see how I’m doing. Any questions any concerns I had always someone available to talk to.

I had a good experience with Jo Holdsworth recruitment. They found me a temporary position that was a good fit for me, communicated clearly throughout the process, and were always helpful when I had questions. Highly recommended.

Committed and professional staff, has been a great experience to work with Jo Holdsworth.

Very helpful and understanding in my search for temporary roles. Communication is excellent - the team are always easy to get hold of, including returning calls/emails promptly and following through.

Garden image

Everyone I dealt with at Jo Holdsworth Recruitment was helpful and informative and responded quickly when ever I needed any information.

Everyone I have spoken to all have been really friendly and helpful. Ella helped me find a role close to home and suitable for my skills, Ella went above and beyond helped me with prep for interview gave me helpful tips on what to say in interview always checking in with me to see how I’m doing. Any questions any concerns I had always someone available to talk to.

I had a good experience with Jo Holdsworth recruitment. They found me a temporary position that was a good fit for me, communicated clearly throughout the process, and were always helpful when I had questions. Highly recommended.

Committed and professional staff, has been a great experience to work with Jo Holdsworth.

Very helpful and understanding in my search for temporary roles. Communication is excellent - the team are always easy to get hold of, including returning calls/emails promptly and following through.

Garden image

Everyone I dealt with at Jo Holdsworth Recruitment was helpful and informative and responded quickly when ever I needed any information.

Everyone I have spoken to all have been really friendly and helpful. Ella helped me find a role close to home and suitable for my skills, Ella went above and beyond helped me with prep for interview gave me helpful tips on what to say in interview always checking in with me to see how I’m doing. Any questions any concerns I had always someone available to talk to.

I had a good experience with Jo Holdsworth recruitment. They found me a temporary position that was a good fit for me, communicated clearly throughout the process, and were always helpful when I had questions. Highly recommended.

Committed and professional staff, has been a great experience to work with Jo Holdsworth.

Very helpful and understanding in my search for temporary roles. Communication is excellent - the team are always easy to get hold of, including returning calls/emails promptly and following through.

Garden image

Everyone I dealt with at Jo Holdsworth Recruitment was helpful and informative and responded quickly when ever I needed any information.

Everyone I have spoken to all have been really friendly and helpful. Ella helped me find a role close to home and suitable for my skills, Ella went above and beyond helped me with prep for interview gave me helpful tips on what to say in interview always checking in with me to see how I’m doing. Any questions any concerns I had always someone available to talk to.

Frequently Asked Questions.

  • Do you recruit both strategic and operational HR professionals?

    Yes. JH Recruitment recruits across the full HR and Talent function, from senior People leadership and organisational development roles to HR advisory, employee relations, recruitment and administration positions.

  • How do you assess HR candidates?

    Candidates are assessed against their HR knowledge, employment relations experience, commercial awareness, stakeholder skills and ability to support managers and employees. For senior roles, JH Recruitment also considers leadership capability, organisational impact and experience of change.

  • Can you help build a new HR or People function?

    Yes. JH Recruitment can help businesses recruit their first HR appointment or build a wider People team. The process can cover leadership, HR business partnering, talent acquisition, learning and development, employee engagement and HR operations.

  • Can you recruit HR professionals for periods of change or restructuring?

    Yes. JH Recruitment can support permanent and interim HR appointments for organisations going through growth, restructuring, integration or wider organisational change. The brief is shaped around the specific people challenges and outcomes required.

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