Human Resources Professionals

For clients looking for an Human Resources Professionals recruitment agency partner to complete your team, and for candidates looking for office support jobs in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.

HR Recruitment at MJD

MJD Recruitment helps businesses hire high-quality human resources professionals and supports HR candidates in finding roles that match their skills, goals and preferred workplace culture.
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Our approach combines specialist market knowledge, strong candidate networks and a strong focus on capability, cultural fit and long-term success.

What does a Human Resources recruitment agency do?

A human resources recruitment agency helps businesses source, assess and hire HR professionals who can support people strategy, culture, compliance and organisational performance. It also helps HR candidates find roles that align with their experience, career goals and preferred working environment.

Are you an employer looking for a recruitment agency that will represent you proficiently in sourcing a Human Resources professional, one that will make a genuine difference in your business?

Are you a candidate actively or passively in the job market, looking to secure or be informed about new opportunities that would complement your existing experience in human resources?
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Why choose MJD Recruitment for human resources recruitment?

Meet Michael Adams, MJD Recruitment's Human Resources specialist

Michael Adams leads MJD Recruitment’s human resources division, bringing specialist expertise in sourcing, assessing and placing HR professionals across a range of industries. With more than 15 years of commercial experience, including 10 years in recruitment and over 7 with MJD Recruitment, Michael has built a strong reputation as a high-value HR recruitment specialist.

In fact, it’s our own clients who encouraged us to extend our specialist service offering to include human resources recruitment, with Michael at the helm.

What HR roles do we recruit?

We recruit a wide range of human resources roles, including:
MJD Recruitment have dedicated offices in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane and service clients nationally, with extensive networks in the human resources sector. Our management team collectively boast over 80 years of recruitment experience, time spent building relationships with many human resources specialists at all levels developing trust and deep understanding of their roles.

Why fit matters in HR recruitment

Cultural and behavioural fit is critical in HR recruitment because HR professionals directly influence workplace culture, leadership alignment and employee experience. Hiring the right fit ensures the individual can build trust, manage sensitive situations and effectively represent the organisation.

When recruiting a human resource professional, it is important to assess problem solving skills, leadership and relationship-building capabilities, agility, ethics, resourcefulness, and the ability to remain impartial and objective. Michael is highly skilled in behavioural-based interviewing, allowing him to interpret job briefs, understand genuine motivations and assess the all-important ‘fit’.

Contact Michael on 0475 833 425 or email madams@mjdrecruitment.com.au
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Michael has chosen to specialise in Human Resources recruitment as he has built an incredible affiliation and understanding of these professionals in his 7 plus years in recruitment. Michael has held a front row seat in to many human resource teams and understands the impact having the right HR representation can have on a business.

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Hiring, Made Simple

How does MJD's HR recruitment process work?

Our recruitment process is designed to save clients time while improving quality, fit and hiring confidence. Save time and resources with our simple 3-step process:

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Consultation

After ensuring that we are the right fit provider for you, as well as learning more about your goals and hiring requirements, your dedicated MJD Recruitment Specialist Consultant will brief you on our process.

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Sourcing

We dive into our extensive candidate networks across multiple channels to approach, screen, interview, assess both soft and hard skills and reference check ensuring you only view the best options for selection.

3

Hiring

We coordinate interviews & feedback from both parties, handle offer or contract negotiations and post placement care, support and advice for clients and candidates.

What do we know about hiring HR professionals?

Hiring HR professionals requires a strong focus on emotional intelligence, cultural alignment and stakeholder management, as these roles directly influence people, performance and workplace culture.

Similarly to when our office support experts recruit an Executive Assistant, we find that assessing emotional intelligence and ‘fit’ is vital. An EA needs to ‘fit’ with an Executive, and an HR professional needs to ‘fit’ with a culture.

For Clients

How do we help you hire the Perfect HR professional?
We help clients hire the right HR professionals by combining deep market knowledge, strong candidate networks and a structured approach to assessing both capability and cultural fit.

We dedicate time and resources in to ensuring we are across the best of the best’ in terms of human resources professionals. MJD Recruitment have been in operation for over 9 years representing specialist, mid and large organisations right across Australia. Through these endeavours we find ourselves liaising intimately with human resource professionals at all levels, which only expands our network and expertise.

Remember your candidate experience starts with the recruitment agency representing you and receiving professional and knowledgeable representation from experienced, mature Consultants, builds immediate trust and respect for your brand.

We are incredibly proud to be working with some of Australia’s top tier firms and respected organisations who regard our invaluable insight and real market knowledge when hiring human resource professionals. A large proportion of the clients that we work with are a result of personal recommendations from existing business and career partners. Many of the human resource professionals that we liaise with as candidates, become clients after experiencing our service, whether we place them in a role or not.
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For Candidates

How do we help you find the right HR opportunity?
We support HR candidates by connecting them with opportunities that align with their experience, career goals and preferred workplace culture, often before roles reach the open market.

Working alongside HR professionals and supporting them with their career is something we take seriously, while also ensuring the process is engaging and rewarding.

We have long standing relationships with employer of choice style organisations and 80 years of collective recruitment knowledge, that you as a human resources professional will respect and feel comfortable with. We are known for our confidential and proactive introductions on behalf of our human resource professional candidates, we don’t wait around for a role to be called in, we professionally & confidentially source suitable opportunities with existing & new prospects.

Our HR candidate networks are often the first to hear about new opportunities, keeping them ahead of the market.

HR professional candidates can be assured that we truly understand their roles, the challenges they experience and the needs that they have. Many of our clients are HR professionals, with whom we have in-depth knowledge of and trusted business relationships with.

What We Understand About HR Professionals

Quality Human Resource professionals like to feel as though they have a voice amongst leadership teams, ensuring they can improve and impact the workplace they represent.

How MJD HR can add value to your business

Access to MJD’s established human resources network, developed over 80+ years by Michael and the broader management team.
Strong relationships with high-quality HR specialist candidates, including professionals who work exclusively with MJD.
A recruitment approach that assesses both technical capability and cultural fit.
Trusted reputation backed by 600+ independent reviews at 4.95/5 and our 248 Google reviews at 4.9.
Dedicated offices in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane supporting clients across Australia.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of HR roles does MJD Recruitment specialise in?

We recruit across the full HR function, including HR Coordinators, Advisors, Business Partners, Talent Acquisition Specialists, HR Managers, Heads of HR, and Learning & Development professionals. Our focus is on placing HR talent that balances operational capability with strong interpersonal and cultural alignment. We are highly experienced in sourcing top candidates for HR jobs Sydney, helping businesses secure the talent they need to drive organisational success.

What is the process for recruiting HR professionals through your agency?

We start by consulting with you to understand your business, culture, and HR needs. From there, we leverage our extensive database, exclusive networks, and targeted search strategies to identify the right talent. Every candidate is carefully screened for both technical expertise and behavioural fit before being presented.

We then support you through interviews, feedback, and offer management, ensuring a smooth process from first conversation to successful placement. Post-placement, we stay engaged with both you and the candidate to ensure long-term success.

How do you ensure candidates have the necessary skills for talent acquisition, and HR management?

We take a comprehensive approach to assessing HR talent. Every candidate undergoes a detailed screening process that goes beyond their resume. We evaluate technical capability, industry knowledge, and hands-on experience in areas like recruitment strategy, employee relations, and organisational development.

Equally important, we assess soft skills such as emotional intelligence, stakeholder management, and cultural alignment. Our consultants draw on years of HR recruitment expertise, structured interview frameworks, and behavioural profiling to ensure candidates not only have the skills to perform but the mindset to thrive.

What makes MJD Recruitment a reliable HR recruitment agency in Australia?

We combine specialist focus with long-standing networks across legal, finance, and professional services sectors. Clients trust us to deliver HR professionals who can drive business impact, not just fill a job brief—especially in high-pressure or change-driven environments. Among HR recruitment companies, MJD Recruitment is known for our consultative approach, deep market insight, and ability to consistently match the right talent with the right culture.

What HR jobs are currently available in Sydney through MJD Recruitment?

Our HR opportunities in Sydney range from entry-level HR Coordinators through to Senior HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition Specialists, and Heads of HR. As roles are constantly changing and often confidential, the best way to see what’s currently available is to contact our team directly — we can share live vacancies and upcoming opportunities tailored to your experience.

What qualifications and experience are required for HR positions?

HR roles vary in their requirements, but employers typically look for a combination of formal qualifications and practical experience. Many positions require a degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology, or a related field, while professional certifications (such as AHRI accreditation) can add value.

For entry-level roles, strong administration, communication, and organisational skills are essential. As you move into HR Business Partner, Talent Acquisition, or HR Manager roles, employers expect proven experience in areas such as employee relations, recruitment strategy, performance management, and organisational development.

At the senior level, leadership capability, commercial acumen, and experience shaping people strategy are highly sought after..

How can MJD Recruitment help me find HR roles that match my career goals?

We take the time to understand your long-term goals, working style, and preferred business environments. Whether you’re focused on growth, flexibility, or culture, we align you with roles that offer the right blend of challenge and career progression.

Does MJD recruitment also provide HR positions within Melbourne and Brisbane?

Yes. We place HR professionals across Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane. Each market is serviced by consultants with local expertise and employer relationships, ensuring we can support your next step no matter where you’re based.

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