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We charge a 15% fee for your first vacancy and future HR vacancies provided we are given a 10 day head start over any other agencies.
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We specialise in recruiting experienced Employee Relations professionals across London and the UK, helping organisations manage workplace risk, ensure compliance, and maintain strong employee engagement.
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Employee Relations Recruitment Specialists
Employee Relations has become an increasingly critical area of HR. With rising regulatory complexity, greater scrutiny on workplace practices, and more frequent restructuring activity, organisations require professionals who can manage sensitive issues with confidence and consistency.
With over 25 years of experience partnering with HR teams to deliver against their HR Recruitment requirements, we recognise the importance of strong ER capability. Our consultants understand the technical and interpersonal skills needed to manage complex casework, support managers, and protect organisations from legal and reputational risk.
Our extensive network of Employee Relations professionals spans diverse industries and business sizes, allowing us to identify candidates who excel in both high-volume and sensitive environments. And our deep HR job market insights allows us to offer extensive hiring insights.
Employee Relations Roles We Recruit
We recruit for the full range of Employee Relations roles, including:
- Employee Relations Advisors
- ER Specialists and Consultants
- HR Advisors (ER-focused)
- Employee Relations Managers
- Senior ER Professionals
Our candidates bring experience across:
- Disciplinary and grievance processes
- Workplace investigations
- Redundancy and consultation programs
- Employment law application and policy development
- Manager coaching and support
We source professionals who deliver consistent, fair, and legally sound outcomes while maintaining positive employee relations.
Contract & Interim Employee Relations Professionals
In addition to permanent recruitment, we provide experienced interim Employee Relations professionals to support organisations during periods of increased demand.
Whether managing a spike in casework or supporting a specific project, our interim ER specialists can assist with:
- High-volume employee relations case management
- Complex or sensitive investigations
- Organisational restructuring and redundancy programs
- Policy implementation and compliance reviews
Our consultants ensure a rapid, effective match, providing professionals who quickly integrate into your organisation and deliver immediate value.
Why Choose Ashdown Group for Employee Relations Recruitment?
We recognise that effective Employee Relations capability is essential for protecting your organisation and supporting your people.
Our approach combines:
Over 25 years of experience recruiting HR professionals
A strong network of proven Employee Relations specialists
Insight into current hiring trends and salary expectations
A consultative, partnership-led approach
We take time to understand your organisation and its challenges, ensuring we introduce candidates who manage risk, support managers, and contribute to a positive, compliant workplace culture.
To further support your hiring strategy, we produce HR Job Market Insights and a yearly HR Salary Guide, offering context on market trends and in-demand skills.
Rapid Results
With a dedicated HR recruitment team working on your behalf, we will work hard to source the best HR candidates for your organisation, and will introduce high quality, vetted HR professionals to your business within three days of receiving your vacancy. From the moment you send us the job details, we will be there to ensure a swift and rewarding outcome.
Guaranteed Success
Our recruitment services are amongst the highest rated in the UK, with 85% of jobs registered by returning customers. In the unlikely event that your new hire does not complete their three month probation we will continue to search to find you a replacement, free of charge, without any compromise in service level.
Competitive Terms
Our 15% recruitment fee and 100% rebate terms are more competitive than any other specialist HR recruitment agency in the UK. Providing a cost effective recruitment service, we succeed in helping employers with their search by delivering expert Human Resources talent where other recruitment agencies have failed.
Largest HR Network
Over 25 years, Ashdown have developed one of the largest networks of HR professionals and consultants across London and the UK. With access to a wide range of HR experts, we help organisations with specialist recruitment requirements, from advice on recruiting into stand-alone HR jobs London to expertise in building entire HR teams.
HR Salary Guide
Our Salary Guide focuses on the IT, HR, marketing and accountancy sectors, created from data analysed from over 3,550 organisations, 22,000 registered jobs, 314,000 recently active candidates, ONS data and other external data sources. Explore industry specific salary data and salaries for individual job roles, based on experience and location.
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"We have been working together for years now. The consistency of dealing with the same team is crucial, and we’ve had the same person look after us throughout. It’s always been about Ashdown understanding our business, not superficially, but in greater depth than I’ve ever experienced before.
"I'm only introduced to people whom I’m actually interested in meeting. I never feel people are pushed across to hit a number. It’s a genuine partnership, we work together to find the right person and why we will continue to be successful for years to come."
Support & HR Manager, Ramsac
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