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 Recruitment.

Your people strategy is only as good as the people behind it. We help you find HR professionals who make a real difference.

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We work across the full range of HR and talent acquisition roles — from HR Administrators and Business Partners through to People and Culture Managers and HR Directors. Whether you're building out a people function from scratch or replacing a key hire, we take the time to understand your organisation, your culture, and what you actually need — not just what's on the job specs.


People management has never been more complex. Hybrid working, employee wellbeing, EDI, talent retention — HR teams are being asked to do more than ever, and getting the right people in those roles matters enormously.

We've built strong networks across Leeds, Manchester, Sheffield and the wider North, and we know the difference between someone who can talk the talk and someone who'll genuinely move your organisation forward. We'll be straight with you about the market and what's realistic, and we'll find you people who fit — not just on paper, but in practice.

Human Resources and Talent Acquisition Roles We Recruit for Include:
  • HR Advisor


  • HR Manager


  • People and Culture Manager
  • Talent Acquisition Specialist


  • Learning & Development Manager


  • HR Director

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What Employers and Jobseekers in the North say About us

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 very positive experience with Jo Holdsworth Recruitment. The team was professional, friendly, and supportive throughout the process. A special thank you to Andrea and Ella, who were both incredibly helpful, responsive, and genuinely committed to helping me find suitable opportunities. They took the time to understand my background and career goals, kept me updated regularly, and provided excellent guidance throughout. Their communication was outstanding, and I always felt valued and supported as a candidate. I would highly recommend Jo Holdsworth Recruitment to anyone looking for a recruitment agency that truly cares about its candidates and goes the extra mile to help them succeed. Thank you again to Andrea, Ella, and the whole JHR team for your support and professionalism.

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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 very positive experience with Jo Holdsworth Recruitment. The team was professional, friendly, and supportive throughout the process. A special thank you to Andrea and Ella, who were both incredibly helpful, responsive, and genuinely committed to helping me find suitable opportunities. They took the time to understand my background and career goals, kept me updated regularly, and provided excellent guidance throughout. Their communication was outstanding, and I always felt valued and supported as a candidate. I would highly recommend Jo Holdsworth Recruitment to anyone looking for a recruitment agency that truly cares about its candidates and goes the extra mile to help them succeed. Thank you again to Andrea, Ella, and the whole JHR team for your support and professionalism.

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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 very positive experience with Jo Holdsworth Recruitment. The team was professional, friendly, and supportive throughout the process. A special thank you to Andrea and Ella, who were both incredibly helpful, responsive, and genuinely committed to helping me find suitable opportunities. They took the time to understand my background and career goals, kept me updated regularly, and provided excellent guidance throughout. Their communication was outstanding, and I always felt valued and supported as a candidate. I would highly recommend Jo Holdsworth Recruitment to anyone looking for a recruitment agency that truly cares about its candidates and goes the extra mile to help them succeed. Thank you again to Andrea, Ella, and the whole JHR team for your support and professionalism.

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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 very positive experience with Jo Holdsworth Recruitment. The team was professional, friendly, and supportive throughout the process. A special thank you to Andrea and Ella, who were both incredibly helpful, responsive, and genuinely committed to helping me find suitable opportunities. They took the time to understand my background and career goals, kept me updated regularly, and provided excellent guidance throughout. Their communication was outstanding, and I always felt valued and supported as a candidate. I would highly recommend Jo Holdsworth Recruitment to anyone looking for a recruitment agency that truly cares about its candidates and goes the extra mile to help them succeed. Thank you again to Andrea, Ella, and the whole JHR team for your support and professionalism.

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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 very positive experience with Jo Holdsworth Recruitment. The team was professional, friendly, and supportive throughout the process. A special thank you to Andrea and Ella, who were both incredibly helpful, responsive, and genuinely committed to helping me find suitable opportunities. They took the time to understand my background and career goals, kept me updated regularly, and provided excellent guidance throughout. Their communication was outstanding, and I always felt valued and supported as a candidate. I would highly recommend Jo Holdsworth Recruitment to anyone looking for a recruitment agency that truly cares about its candidates and goes the extra mile to help them succeed. Thank you again to Andrea, Ella, and the whole JHR team for your support and professionalism.

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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 very positive experience with Jo Holdsworth Recruitment. The team was professional, friendly, and supportive throughout the process. A special thank you to Andrea and Ella, who were both incredibly helpful, responsive, and genuinely committed to helping me find suitable opportunities. They took the time to understand my background and career goals, kept me updated regularly, and provided excellent guidance throughout. Their communication was outstanding, and I always felt valued and supported as a candidate. I would highly recommend Jo Holdsworth Recruitment to anyone looking for a recruitment agency that truly cares about its candidates and goes the extra mile to help them succeed. Thank you again to Andrea, Ella, and the whole JHR team for your support and professionalism.

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