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A talent partner that will drive your people strategy forward.

HR and People are the foundations of any business strategy. Struggling to attract the right HR professionals can derail even the most robust plans. That’s where we come in.

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Tap in to unrivalled expertise.

Our team have all worked in-house. We know your biggest challenge is time. Providing a positive candidate experience whilst managing hundreds of applicants is a herculean task. Our expertise in headhunting and targeted search simplifies the journey, giving you back valuable time to focus on your core business.

It’s no secret that recruiters have their fingers on the pulse of the industry. While others choose to keep these insights under lock and key, We Are Adam are an open book. Our experts love nothing more than sharing their insider knowledge with the HR community. Plus our detailed market insights and reports provide a strategic advantage, enabling you to refine your talent acquisition strategy for long-term success.

A True Partnership in Executive Talent Acquisition.

At We Are Adam, we've weathered all economic cycles over the years. This hard-won experience, combined with our sustainable employee-owned model, allows us to be a steadfast partner focused on your long-term success - not just making a transactional placement.

We understand the complexities and nuances involved in building out an exceptional HR team. That's why our approach blends professionalism with a friendly consultative nature. We take the time to fully grasp your organisational culture, strategic objectives, and unique talent needs.

Only once we have this comprehensive understanding do we develop tailored solutions - leveraging our deep networks and proven methodologies to identify and attract candidates precisely aligned with your specific requirements.

From CPOs to HR Directors, Learning & Development leaders, and more - we specialise in matching HR professionals who can drive meaningful change. Our extensive knowledge of the HR function ensures we uncover the right leaders to future-proof your workforce.

When you're ready to invest in transformative HR leadership, we're here to listen and advise on a tailored talent solution. Together, we can build an HR team capable of unlocking your organisation's full people potential.​

Recent assignments include:

People & Culture Director
Healthcare
North West
Diversity & Inclusion Manager
Manufacturing
Liverpool
Head of HR
Property
Cumbria
Global L&D Partner
IT
UK Wide
Head of People & Change
Sport
Lancashire
HR Business Partner
Legal
Manchester
Payroll & Benefits Manager
Tech
Yorkshire
Chief People Officer
Travel
Manchester
HR Shared Services Manager
Manufacturing
North West
Head of Talent Acqusition
Agency
Manchester

My overall experience with the recruitment process at We Are Adam was outstanding. Vanessa was absolutely amazing and played a crucial role in securing the position for me. She took the time to get to know me, my experience, and my strengths, as well as understanding what I was looking for in my next role. Her personalised approach made me feel valued and confident throughout the process. I would highly recommend We Are Adam’s recruitment services to other professionals in my network, in fact I have already recommended them. The dedication, professionalism, and personalised approach I experienced were exceptional and greatly contributed to a seamless and successful recruitment process.

Leena - Senior HR Candidate

Proof is in the Placement
Strategic Chief People Officer Search

Our client, a dynamic and rapidly growing tech company, sought a seasoned Chief People Officer to drive their people strategy. We collaborated closely with the client to understand their unique culture, ambitious growth plans, and the specific skillset and personality traits required for the role.

We embarked on a comprehensive search, leveraging our extensive network and proactive outreach. We identified 54 highly qualified candidates within our immediate network and an additional 22 through targeted recommendations and social media campaigns.

Each candidate was carefully screened and interviewed, using a structured approach to assess their skills, experience, and cultural fit. We presented a shortlist of exceptional candidates, providing detailed insights into their strengths, weaknesses, and potential.

Our client was impressed with the quality of candidates and our consultative approach. The successful candidate has already made a significant impact on the organisation, contributing to its continued growth and success.

Jobs in HR

HR Advisor

HR Advisor Stoke-on-Trent £35,000 - £40,000 Initial 6-month FTC We are partnering with a highly successful, customer-focused leading brand to recruit a HR Advisor in Stoke-on-Trent for an initial 6-month FTC with real scope to be made permanent. This is a varied role, giving you the opportunity to utilise your full generalist HR toolkit in a forward-thinking organisation that holds its people at the core of its values. In this key role, you’ll provide advice to management on employee relations and management issues; working on employee engagement projects; creating, implementing and administering employee policies; coaching the management team, using systems to access, input and compile data; acting as the point of contact for managers, employees and other HR team members. We are seeking a forward-thinking HR Advisor with strong employee relations experience, strong employment law knowledge and well-developed business & personal judgment skills in resolving issues and the ability to engage colleagues at all levels of the organisation. The environment is fast paced and ever evolving. Therefore, it is essential that you’ll have a flexible approach and the ability to react quickly and confidently to people and business needs. Ideally, you'll be immediately available or with a relatively short notice period and someone who is ready to get hands-on with a range of projects in a fast-paced environment. This is a forward-thinking, market-leading business, and this role is a great opportunity to become part of a growing success story. Apply now! Since 2006 we've been helping talented people like you achieve their goal of working with the industry's elite. As specialist recruiters in the Digital & IT, Marketing & PR or Human Resources sectors, whether you want to work in a global corporation or disruptive start-up, our Talent Managers are perfectly placed to find you your dream job - permanent or contract. Click apply now to transform your career! Equity, diversity, and inclusion are integral to everything that we do. We are committed to these values and they are central to our mission. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities, and we are more than happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that you may require.  
Up to £40,000HR
Fixed Term ContractApply Now

HR Business Partner

HR Business Partner Cheshire - hybrid/regional Salary up to £60,000 plus excellent benefits Let’s talk about a different kind of HR Business Partner You're not just there to keep things ticking over. You’re the person leaders turn to when they’re making decisions — restructures, workforce planning, driving engagement, handling ER risks, or rethinking how their teams are shaped for the future. Sound like you? In this role, you’ll be the HR partner to a core business function. It’s a chance to truly embed yourself in the operation, influencing decisions that drive performance — not just reacting to them. What will you be doing day to day? You’ll work closely with leadership to align the people plan to the business plan. You’ll guide managers through the full employee lifecycle — hiring, performance, talent, exits — making sure they’ve got the support and direction they need. You’ll challenge, coach and enable — because we’re big believers that capability starts with confident leaders. You’ll deliver organisational design, looking at how teams are structured and how roles are levelled to maximise impact. You’ll get into the detail with safety, compliance, ER cases, and risk — but always with a forward-thinking, commercially balanced view. You won’t be doing it alone. You’ll partner with Centres of Expertise, ER leads, and other HR colleagues to make sure the People team is connected, aligned, and delivering real value. You’ll also be visible across the function, building trust and creating space for open, honest conversations. This role will suit you if… You’ve got strong generalist HR experience, ideally from a complex or fast-paced environment. You’re comfortable challenging senior stakeholders — and equally good at listening. You bring a mix of added value commercial thinking and sleeves-rolled-up practicality. You’ve handled with change, TUPE, restructures, unions… and you know how to make it all land well. You care about the numbers — cost, headcount, risk — but never forget the people behind them. You’ll be measured on outcomes: engagement scores, feedback from your function, productivity and performance uplift, successful delivery of change, and above all — whether you’re a trusted, proactive, and visible partner. This role is offered on a hybrid basis 3 days (maybe 4 on a busy week) either office based or regionally at NW locations and 2 at home. The head office is NW based. APPLY NOW!
Up to £60,000HR
PermanentApply Now

Regional HR Consultant

Regional HR Consultant Bicester/South Mids Salary £55-£60,000 plus excellent benefits Regional HR Consultant We’re looking for a dynamic Regional HR Consultant to support our operational teams across the Midlands & South. This is a visible, hands-on role at the heart of the business — offering the opportunity to drive real impact through strong relationships, sharp HR expertise, and a deep understanding of local operational needs. The Role You’ll be embedded within your region, partnering with functional leaders to deliver a people strategy that enhances performance, protects profitability, and supports safe, engaged workplaces. From workforce planning and resourcing to organisational design and employee relations, you’ll be the key link between the business and the wider People function. Key Responsibilities Lead the delivery of people plans aligned to regional business priorities. Shape organisational design and job levelling to ensure operational effectiveness. Guide and coach line managers through the employee lifecycle Proactively manage complex ER cases. Build close working partnerships with our Centres of Expertise and Shared Services to drive consistency and efficiency. Represent your region in HR projects, engagement initiatives, and policy development. About You You’re a confident HR generalist who thrives in fast-paced, operational environments. You’re commercially savvy, highly credible with senior stakeholders, and capable of balancing strategic thinking with tactical delivery. You’ll bring: Proven experience in a regional or multi-site HRBP role. Sound knowledge of employment law, ER, TUPE, and change management. Strong influencing and coaching skills, particularly with operational leaders. A proactive, practical mindset and the ability to work autonomously. Can navigate union relationships. A genuine passion for creating positive, performance-led cultures. Why join us? This role offers the autonomy to make a real difference in your region typically 3 days out in the region and 2 days from home — and the support of a wider People team committed to delivering great outcomes. You’ll work alongside passionate colleagues, in a business that values people, performance, and purpose. Apply today.  
£55,000 - £60,000HR
PermanentApply Now

Regional HR Business Partner

Regional HR Business Partner Stirling - hybrid/regional Salary £55-£60,000 plus excellent benefits Ready to be the kind of HR Partner that actually makes a difference? We are keen to talk to HR professionals who will get out into the business, into the conversations, and into the real people challenges that leaders are facing every day. You’ll cover a regional patch across Scotland and the North, acting as a trusted partner to operational leaders. As a coach and a challenger, you’ll help shape environments where teams thrive, performance is real, and decisions are made with clarity. The role is broad but typically centres around bringing the people strategy to life in a way that genuinely supports business goals. You’ll support the full employee lifecycle — from hiring plans and onboarding through to development, performance, and exits. A key part of the remit is building leadership capability by coaching and constructively challenging where needed. You'll also assess team structures, levelling, and identify opportunities to unlock greater impact. Alongside this, you’ll provide support on employee relations and act as the voice of your region within the wider People team, shaping tools and policies that land well at the frontline. This is a high-impact, people-first, business-facing HR role. You’ll collaborate closely with your wider People colleagues to ensure support is joined up — and insight flows both ways. You’ll thrive in this role if you bring solid generalist HR experience from fast-paced, operational environments and feel confident navigating ER, TUPE, union engagement, and change management. You know how to balance empathy with tough conversations, always underpinned by commercial awareness. You’re comfortable being hands-on and highly visible across multiple sites, and you’re motivated by making a real difference — focusing on what actually works, not just what looks good on paper. The outcome? Managers feel supported. People feel heard. Risk is managed. And the business sees HR as a key enabler. This role is offered on a hybrid basis of at least 3 days/week out in the region. Sound like your kind of challenge? Let’s chat. Drop us a message or apply directly.  
Salary £55-£60,000 HR
PermanentApply Now

People and Culture Manager

People and Culture Manager Bracknell, Berkshire Salary £60-£70,000 Permanent Are you an experienced People and Culture Manager keen to embrace a new role within a leading organisation with an impressive record of growth and success. We are delighted to be partnering with a fantastic compnay with excellent culture and values to recruit a new People and Culture Manager. A pacey business, you’ll establish strong working relationships from the get-go, and as the subject matter expert, you’ll be the go-to for all things HR. A brief snapshot of role: Accountable for the overall effective running of the People and Culture function. Ensuring People strategy alignment with business goals, while fostering a high-performance, people-focused culture. Leading a team of three, this role drives cross-functional collaboration, employee relations, talent development and organisational transformation You will act as strategic business partner, and will work closely with the wider Group people function What we’re looking for: Extensive, proven people and culture experience in a fast-paced environment. A strategic thinker, with hands-on execution ability Exceptional stakeholder management and influencing skills Strong employment law knowledge, a strategic outlook, well-developed business and personal judgement skills, and the ability to engage colleagues at all levels of the organisation. This is a varied role, giving you the opportunity to utilise your full HR toolkit in a forward-thinking organisation that holds its people at the core of its values. The environment is fast-paced and ever-evolving. Therefore, it is essential that you've got a flexible approach and the ability to react quickly and confidently to people's and business needs. The salary is between £60,000 - £70,000 dependent on experience, plus benefits including private medical insurance, life insurance cover at 4x salary, enhanced sick pay. This is a market-leading business, and this role is a great opportunity to become a part of a growing success story. Apply now to be considered for this fantastic opportunity. Equity, diversity, and inclusion are integral to everything that we do. We are committed to these values and they are central to our mission. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities, and we are more than happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that you may require.
Salary £60 - £70,000HR
PermanentApply Now

Internal Communications Manager

Internal Communications & Engagement Manager – Shape the Future of Workplace Connection Location: Hybrid 3 days/week Cheshire Based. Are you a storyteller at heart, passionate about engaging employees and driving meaningful connections? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments where you can shape and deliver impactful communication strategies? If so, this is your chance to influence, inspire, and make a lasting impact. About the Role As Internal Communications & Engagement Manager, you will be the voice of the business, creating a dynamic and transparent communication culture. From shaping consistent messaging to delivering engaging campaigns, your work will connect employees, enhance engagement, and bring the company’s mission to life. Key Responsibilities: Deliver the internal communications strategy, ensuring alignment with company goals. Create engaging content for SharePoint, the intranet, internal newsletters, and social channels. Lead company-wide communication campaigns, driving engagement across teams. Plan and deliver key events, including leadership conferences. Manage internal surveys and feedback mechanisms to measure employee engagement. Work closely with senior leaders to ensure consistent messaging across the organisation. What We Are Looking For Proven experience in internal communications and employee engagement. Strong writing and storytelling skills, with the ability to craft compelling messages. Experience with SharePoint, Adobe Cloud, intranet platforms, and employee engagement tools. Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders and cross-functional teams. A creative thinker with a proactive approach, capable of translating complex topics into engaging content. Strong project management skills with the ability to balance multiple priorities. Why Join? An opportunity to shape the way employees connect and engage across the business. Work on high-profile communication projects and initiatives. A collaborative and supportive culture with direct exposure to senior leadership. Hybrid working with flexibility to balance office and remote work. Career development and progression within a dynamic organisation. How to Apply To apply, click "Apply Now".
£50 - £55,000HR
PermanentApply Now

Human Resources Director

We are seeking an HR Director to lead HR strategy; ensuring that the business has the right organisational capabilities, leadership, and talent to drive success.
c.£80k DOEHR
PermanentApply Now

Head of People and Talent

Head of People & Talent - East Cheshire - £60k- £70k - Permanent This small, scaling, and hugely innovative business are looking to hire their first permanent Head of People & Talent to develop and own the people agenda. They are at a pivotal point in their evolution and with some exciting plans on the horizon there couldn't be a more exciting time to join. The Role Walking into this role as their first Head of People & Talent, you will find some great frameworks and basics in place already, a strong culture developed around purpose and ethics and real passion for what they do. Equally you will find there is work to do in terms of comms, leadership development, change management and developing their brilliant basics to set them up for future success. As a stand alone role in a small business this will be an incredibly broad role, split between operational execution (c70%) and strategic thinking (c30%). Your role will include L&D (including Leadership Dev), Talent Acquisition, Bens & Reward development, ER and engagement amongst other areas, however you are not expected to be the expert in absolutely everything, it's possible that you will need to draw on 3rd party support for specialist knowledge and the business is supportive of this. Who are we looking for? To be successful in your application and beyond, you must demonstrate a generalist skillset, along with experience of Leadership Development and Talent Acquisition. We think this person will likely have some previous experience within small, high growth businesses however you must have a strong grasp on best practice and and know inherently what good looks like. Experience of change management and cultural change is absolutely critical. There is also a strong preference for experience within an engineering / lab environment or similar. The salary is between £60,000 - £70,000 dependent on experience, plus private medical insurance, income protection plan and employee share options. Please note that there is a requirement to be on site 4 days per week. To be considered for this role please send your CV via link. Equity, diversity, and inclusion are integral to everything that we do. We are committed to these values and they are central to our mission. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities, and we are more than happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that you may require.
£60,000 - £70,000 plus bensHR
PermanentApply Now

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