For a small city, Perth boasts some seriously big industry and is responsible for a surprisingly large chunk of the Australian economy.

Some of the biggest industries in Perth, mining and manufacturing require a strong supply of skilled workers. Finding employee’s with the right skills and expertise is no small task and there are a number of jobs in Perth that have a chronic under-supply of skilled workers, that’s why a professional touch is so important.

Professional HR and recruitment agencies are adept at managing the complex employment needs of local Perth and WA businesses. Many local HR agencies go much further than purely recruitment and specialise in specific industries within the Perth market to help provide training assistance, consulting and finance services and additional expertise in related areas such as industrial relations and occupational health and safety.

Many of the key areas of focus for HR agencies in Perth, such as recruiting, compensation, policies, organisational structuring, people culture and performance management are absolutely necessary to businesses of any size.

Outsourcing to an agency and gaining their expertise can be beneficial to even the largest companies with in-house HR departments, there is always room for improvement after-all!

List below for the to recruitment agencies in Perth:

1# Hays Recruitment

Hays is a well-known name in recruitment with offices throughout Australia. They’re Perth office, located in the CBD on Hay Street is the leading employment services provider in the area. They work with many major industries and can help with finding employment in everything from accounting to mining and gas. They also offer assistance to businesses needed temp or contract work.

Their recruitment consultants are highly trained and an offer amazing service to job seekers trying to make the next move in their careers. Not only can they help you find what you’re looking for – whether it be a salary boost, the next step up in career responsibilities or a better work life balance, but they can also offer great career advice.

For job seekers who recognise the importance of social media in building a network, Hays can actually even offer assistance with building the perfect Linkedin profile, or advice on tailoring your online presence for the job market. They can also offer constructive feedback on anything from your resume to your interview technique.

If you’re looking for Perth’s most well-connected HR agency, then Hay’s is a great choice for both businesses and job seekers.

2# Hudson

Hudson are another big name in recruitment services and talent management, and their Perth office covers a number of industry sectors. They  take an insights driven approach to HR and unlike some of the more old-school agencies in town, recognise the power of technology in finding the right people for your business. Hudson use proprietary model of recruitment, called Hudson Difference^TM when searching for the right candidates. They’re aim is to take a talent management approach to recruitment, and optimise the benefits to your businesses by finding the candidates most likely to perform highly in the role.

Talent management involves a number of key components, including modes of assessment and selection such as psychometric testings (which Hudson can assist with) and the design of graduate programs to attract the best new talent. It might also involve modes of development and training, including career coaching and leadership development.

Hudson have a well developed offering and are a great resource for Perth businesses looking to take an analytical approach to their people managements.

#3 Allstar Recruitment Group

Allstar Recruitment Group are one of the leading recruitment agencies in Perth, with their 5 specialist divisions the Perth recruitment team has got you covered.

The specialist divisions include Executive Search and Headhunting, Engineering & Technical, Professional appointments, Labour Hire and Hospitality Recruitment.

Allstar Recruitment have 5 offices across Australia with their Perth office being located in the heart of the city on St Georges Terrace. They have a well-established network and candidate base in Australia and have been operating since 2005.

They are able to provide their clients with exceptional customer service and have senior specialist recruiters working in their respective divisions. From a business perspective, the recruitment methodology is very open and collaborative, on most assignments Allstar Recruitment use both a headhunting and advertised approach to hiring. Many client placements come from their senior personnel’s extensive industry networks and connections.

Allstar Recruitment is well known in Perth as being specialists in filling key executive placements and hard to fill niche positions.

One of the agencies key differences is the exclusive “12 month replacement guarantee”, something that has been on offer since their inception in 2005.

Allstar Recruitment have an easy registration process for candidates and they don’t waste your time interviewing you for jobs that aren’t available.

If you are looking for a personalized recruitment agency encounter with experienced recruiters in Perth then it is hard to go past Allstar Recruitment Group.

4# Chandler Macleod

Following the theme Chandler Macleod are another big HR agency. They go well beyond that any offer many outsourcing solutions for different organisational functions, including but not limited to; vendor management, IT consulting and outsourcing, managed training solutions, and process outsourcing. They also offer services for client engagement and talent management.

In terms of HR offering, Chandler Macleod differs a bit from some of the other agencies on the list because they do not focus on simply one or two key areas, but rather offer a complete outsourcing solution to businesses looking to focus on their core operations by handing over some or all of their human resources functions to a third-party.

Chandler Macleod Perth office can drastically reduce the costs associated with human resources and recruitment for your business. Unlike many businesses, they already have a robust team of HR specialists and technologies in place, so your businesses can avoid the cost associated with building processes and policies from the ground up.

Chandler Macleod are a great choice for businesses needing to outsource and free up time and budget to focus on their core offering.

5# Robert Half

Robert Half was founded in 1948, and paved the way for specialist recruitment agencies. They are currently the leading provider for specialist recruitment and focus on financial services, accounting, technology and administration recruitment and have office across Australia.

If you’re looking to hire in the professional services industry in Perth, then Robert Half are absolutely one of the most well respected and best  connected agencies to pick. Their nationwide network means that there is a huge talent pool available to choose from.

They’re status as one of the best in the industry has been recognised through their many awards, including most recently the 2018 Fortune ^® magazine’s list of “World’s most admired companies’.

They can offer expertise and advice to both businesses and job seekers. For hiring managers, they are happy to consult on culture, performance management and team management, and job seekers can expect comprehensive feedback on areas such as career development, resignation and finding a job.

If you work in finance, accounting, technology or administration then Robert Half is the hands down choice for the specialist expertise.

Other HR agencies:

Perth Recruitment Services

Perth Recruit are a completely Perth-based privately run recruitment agency. If you’re wanting to support the local community and work with a HR agency that highly values customer experience then Perth Recruitment Services are a great choice.

Perth is their number one focus, so you can expect the best locally sourced talent and service that is tailored to your needs.

Perth Recruitment Services take an adaptive approach, rather than pushing your company to fit a pre-established mode or their proprietary processes and policies, they work to your unique business needs and environment.

Everything they do is flexible and based on what is best for your business, so whether your company is small or large they can work to your requirements.

When outsourcing and working with a lot of HR agencies, the first thing you can expect is a big disruption to your workflow. Sometimes this can be a good thing in the long term, but in the short-term it can be devastating for productivity.

Perth Recruitment take a different approach and do not aim to upset the balance of your business or disrupt your core functions, instead they work within your current HR function to get things working smoothly.