Permanent Hiring
How We Can Help
When the right hire matters, partner with the right recruiter.
When the right hire matters, partner with the right recruiter.
Hiring permanent HR talent has never been more complex or more critical. The stakes are high. The market is tight. And the cost of getting it wrong is more than just financial.
At Samuels Donegan, we specialise in permanent hiring across the People and Culture space.
We work with progressive companies who know that the right hire doesn’t just fill a gap, they shape culture, uplift performance, and drive long term growth.
We don’t rely on job boards or recycled shortlists. We go deeper, tapping into trusted networks and uncovering the kind of talent your internal teams simply can’t reach.
Why people choose Samuels Donegan
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We speak HR
People and Culture is our domain. From senior business partners to Heads of Talent and Chief People Officers, we understand the roles, the stakeholder landscape, and what success truly looks like.
✔️
We go beyond the brief
You’re not hiring a CV. You’re investing in someone who can influence, deliver, and lead. We take the time to understand your organisation’s vision, values and leadership style, then bring you people who fit.
✔️
We provide market insights that matter
We bring you up to speed with what’s happening in the HR talent market, including real time remuneration data, candidate expectations, and market movement. Our insights help you make informed hiring decisions that balance budget, timing, and talent quality.
✔️
We position your brand to attract the right people
We act as brand ambassadors, shaping your employer narrative and bringing it to life in market. Through storytelling, positioning, and smart marketing, we help you cut through the noise and connect with candidates who align with your mission, values and ways of working.
✔️
We find who others miss
The best people aren’t applying. They’re performing. We tap into warm, trusted networks built over 20 years in HR recruitment to access high calibre professionals before they hit the open market.
✔️
We protect your time
No flurry of average resumes. No pressure to meet someone just because they’re available. You’ll receive a curated shortlist of only the most aligned, high impact candidates.
✔️
We move fast without compromising quality
Our clients rely on us to fill permanent roles quickly and correctly, often within weeks. That’s because we don’t guess. We match with precision.
Why you’ll love working with Samuels Donegan
It’s more than just filling a role, it’s about building a relationship that puts you first.
01.
We want to get to know you.
No, we really do. Seriously. We’ll only be successful if we understand who you are and what’s important to you. Unlike others, we actually listen to what you tell us and take the time to understand why it’s important. Instead of lumping you with whatever’s available, we match you with specific companies that align with your goals and aspirations. Because your success is our success.
02.
Done with heart.
You’ll always feel respected and cared for, from our first call to your first day. You’re a person, not a number; our team goes above-and-beyond to make sure you always feel understood and listened to at all times. Everything we do is in your best interest, which means if an opportunity doesn’t feel right, you’ll never be pushed or pressured to accept it.
03.
We’re in your corner.
What matters to us is building a trusting partnership with you, not just filling a role. We take your career seriously because we understand how important it is to you. We help advise and guide you through the challenging and exciting times, providing you with a stellar experience so you can make an assured decision.
Why people choose Samuels Donegan
✔️
We speak HR
People and Culture is our domain. From senior business partners to Heads of Talent and Chief People Officers, we understand the roles, the stakeholder landscape, and what success truly looks like.
✔️
We go beyond the brief
You’re not hiring a CV. You’re investing in someone who can influence, deliver, and lead. We take the time to understand your organisation’s vision, values and leadership style, then bring you people who fit.
✔️
We provide market insights that matter
We bring you up to speed with what’s happening in the HR talent market, including real time remuneration data, candidate expectations, and market movement. Our insights help you make informed hiring decisions that balance budget, timing, and talent quality.
✔️
We position your brand to attract the right people
We act as brand ambassadors, shaping your employer narrative and bringing it to life in market. Through storytelling, positioning, and smart marketing, we help you cut through the noise and connect with candidates who align with your mission, values and ways of working.
✔️
We find who others miss
The best people aren’t applying. They’re performing. We tap into warm, trusted networks built over 20 years in HR recruitment to access high calibre professionals before they hit the open market.
✔️
We protect your time
No flurry of average resumes. No pressure to meet someone just because they’re available. You’ll receive a curated shortlist of only the most aligned, high impact candidates.
✔️
We move fast without compromising quality
Our clients rely on us to fill permanent roles quickly and correctly, often within weeks. That’s because we don’t guess. We match with precision.
Why you’ll love working with Samuels Donegan
It’s more than just filling a role, it’s about building a relationship that puts you first.
01.
We want to get to know you.
No, we really do. Seriously. We’ll only be successful if we understand who you are and what’s important to you. Unlike others, we actually listen to what you tell us and take the time to understand why it’s important. Instead of lumping you with whatever’s available, we match you with specific companies that align with your goals and aspirations. Because your success is our success.
02.
Done with heart.
You’ll always feel respected and cared for, from our first call to your first day. You’re a person, not a number; our team goes above-and-beyond to make sure you always feel understood and listened to at all times. Everything we do is in your best interest, which means if an opportunity doesn’t feel right, you’ll never be pushed or pressured to accept it.
03.
We’re in your corner.
What matters to us is building a trusting partnership with you, not just filling a role. We take your career seriously because we understand how important it is to you. We help advise and guide you through the challenging and exciting times, providing you with a stellar experience so you can make an assured decision.
Our
Our
Process
Process
Our
Process
Step 1
Discovery
We start by understanding your business goals, team structure and what success looks like in this hire, culturally and commercially.
Step 3
Step 2
Shortlist and insights
You’ll receive a tightly curated shortlist with detailed candidate summaries, highlighting strengths, cultural alignment and impact potential.
We tailor our approach based on your brief, combining deep search techniques with access to our high trust talent network.
Step 2
Step 3
Bespoke search strategy
We tailor our approach based on your brief, combining deep search techniques with access to our high trust talent network.
You’ll receive a tightly curated shortlist with detailed candidate summaries, highlighting strengths, cultural alignment and impact potential.
Step 4
Support through to success
We manage the process end to end, including interviews, feedback, negotiation and onboarding. And we stay close after placement to ensure long term success.
Roles We Recruit
Executive & Leadership
Business Partnering & HR Management
Shared Services & HR Operations
Employee & Industrial Relations
Talent & Acquisition
Learning & Capability
Change & Transformation
Remuneration & Benefits
Systems & People Analytics
Payroll
Customer Reviews
Customer Reviews
Pride In Our People
Pride In Our People
Pride In Our People
We’re proud of the brands we’ve helped achieve
success with, and here are just a few.
Here’s what they have to say.
We’re proud of the brands we’ve helped achieve success with, and here are just a few.
Here’s what they have to say.
We’re proud of the brands we’ve helped achieve success with, and here are just a few.
Here’s what they say about their experience.
We’re proud of the brands we’ve helped achieve
success with, and here are just a few.
Here’s what they have to say.
Seamless and personalised approach.
Seamless and personalised approach.
Extensive industry knowledge and network.
Extensive industry knowledge and network.
Outstanding talent and placements.
Outstanding talent and placements.
Seamless and personalised approach.
Extensive industry knowledge and network.
Outstanding talent and placements.
Seamless and personalised approach.
Extensive industry knowledge and network.
Outstanding talent and placements.
Over the years, SD have consistently provided candidates of excellent calibre for various HR and talent roles. As trusted partners, they take the time to truly understand your needs, values, and leadership style. Their industry insights, data, and extensive talent network are invaluable. They are trusted partners and I’ve been able to build high performing teams with their candidates. As a Hiring Manager, I’ve always valued their honest and transparent feedback, and their ability to challenge my thinking, helping me approach recruitment from fresh perspectives to achieve the best possible outcomes.
Anthony Blaney
Executive, People Learning & Culture
Right from the first call, Samuels Donegan worked really hard to understand our organisation, the team, the role and the key skills and experience that would work well for us. They asked fantastic questions and were clear in how the process would ideally work and what they needed from me. We ended up hiring not one but TWO of the candidates and could easily have hired the third too. I absolutely will be working with the Samuels Donegan team again - so professional, so helpful and have epic talent on their books.
Pagen Plaizier
GM, PX Partnering Product & Technology
I’ve followed Sarah throughout the last 20 years of my HR career both as a hiring manager and a candidate and she, along with the team, has always been spot on when it comes to how the market is performing. What stands out most as a customer is the great service you receive: they're highly responsive and understand our needs from the get-go. They know how to find the 'needle in the haystack' filling specialist roles with highly sought-after candidates. I highly recommend working with SD. Whether you're a business or growing your HR career, it's a smart investment.
Cath Smith
HR Shared Services Manager
Engaging Samuels Donegan to support the recruitment of our newly created Industrial Relations Business Partner role was absolutely the right decision. They were exceptional to work with, they quickly grasped the brief in terms of the required skill set, calibre, and most importantly, cultural fit. The recruitment process was both efficient and thorough, and the quality of the shortlisted candidates was exactly what we were looking for. We are absolutely thrilled with the outcome, Samuels Donegan have placed the perfect person to guide us with skill and insight through the ever-evolving complexities of the IR landscape.
Maryanne Versace
Head of People
Over the years, SD have consistently provided candidates of excellent calibre for various HR and talent roles. As trusted partners, they take the time to truly understand your needs, values, and leadership style. Their industry insights, data, and extensive talent network are invaluable. They are trusted partners and I’ve been able to build high performing teams with their candidates. As a Hiring Manager, I’ve always valued their honest and transparent feedback, and their ability to challenge my thinking, helping me approach recruitment from fresh perspectives to achieve the best possible outcomes.
Anthony Blaney
Executive, People Learning & Culture
Right from the first call, Samuels Donegan worked really hard to understand our organisation, the team, the role and the key skills and experience that would work well for us. They asked fantastic questions and were clear in how the process would ideally work and what they needed from me. We ended up hiring not one but TWO of the candidates and could easily have hired the third too. I absolutely will be working with the Samuels Donegan team again - so professional, so helpful and have epic talent on their books.
Pagen Plaizier
GM, PX Partnering Product & Technology
I’ve followed Sarah throughout the last 20 years of my HR career both as a hiring manager and a candidate and she, along with the team, has always been spot on when it comes to how the market is performing. What stands out most as a customer is the great service you receive: they're highly responsive and understand our needs from the get-go. They know how to find the 'needle in the haystack' filling specialist roles with highly sought-after candidates. I highly recommend working with SD. Whether you're a business or growing your HR career, it's a smart investment.
Cath Smith
HR Shared Services Manager
Engaging Samuels Donegan to support the recruitment of our newly created Industrial Relations Business Partner role was absolutely the right decision. They were exceptional to work with, they quickly grasped the brief in terms of the required skill set, calibre, and most importantly, cultural fit. The recruitment process was both efficient and thorough, and the quality of the shortlisted candidates was exactly what we were looking for. We are absolutely thrilled with the outcome, Samuels Donegan have placed the perfect person to guide us with skill and insight through the ever-evolving complexities of the IR landscape.
Maryanne Versace
Head of People
Over the years, SD have consistently provided candidates of excellent calibre for various HR and talent roles. As trusted partners, they take the time to truly understand your needs, values, and leadership style. Their industry insights, data, and extensive talent network are invaluable. They are trusted partners and I’ve been able to build high performing teams with their candidates. As a Hiring Manager, I’ve always valued their honest and transparent feedback, and their ability to challenge my thinking, helping me approach recruitment from fresh perspectives to achieve the best possible outcomes.
Anthony Blaney
Executive, People Learning & Culture
Right from the first call, Samuels Donegan worked really hard to understand our organisation, the team, the role and the key skills and experience that would work well for us. They asked fantastic questions and were clear in how the process would ideally work and what they needed from me. We ended up hiring not one but TWO of the candidates and could easily have hired the third too. I absolutely will be working with the Samuels Donegan team again - so professional, so helpful and have epic talent on their books.
Pagen Plaizier
GM, PX Partnering Product & Technology
I’ve followed Sarah throughout the last 20 years of my HR career both as a hiring manager and a candidate and she, along with the team, has always been spot on when it comes to how the market is performing. What stands out most as a customer is the great service you receive: they're highly responsive and understand our needs from the get-go. They know how to find the 'needle in the haystack' filling specialist roles with highly sought-after candidates. I highly recommend working with SD. Whether you're a business or growing your HR career, it's a smart investment.
Cath Smith
HR Shared Services Manager
Engaging Samuels Donegan to support the recruitment of our newly created Industrial Relations Business Partner role was absolutely the right decision. They were exceptional to work with, they quickly grasped the brief in terms of the required skill set, calibre, and most importantly, cultural fit. The recruitment process was both efficient and thorough, and the quality of the shortlisted candidates was exactly what we were looking for. We are absolutely thrilled with the outcome, Samuels Donegan have placed the perfect person to guide us with skill and insight through the ever-evolving complexities of the IR landscape.
Maryanne Versace
Head of People
Over the years, SD have consistently provided candidates of excellent calibre for various HR and talent roles. As trusted partners, they take the time to truly understand your needs, values, and leadership style. Their industry insights, data, and extensive talent network are invaluable. They are trusted partners and I’ve been able to build high performing teams with their candidates. As a Hiring Manager, I’ve always valued their honest and transparent feedback, and their ability to challenge my thinking, helping me approach recruitment from fresh perspectives to achieve the best possible outcomes.
Anthony Blaney
Executive, People Learning & Culture
Right from the first call, Samuels Donegan worked really hard to understand our organisation, the team, the role and the key skills and experience that would work well for us. They asked fantastic questions and were clear in how the process would ideally work and what they needed from me. We ended up hiring not one but TWO of the candidates and could easily have hired the third too. I absolutely will be working with the Samuels Donegan team again - so professional, so helpful and have epic talent on their books.
Pagen Plaizier
GM, PX Partnering Product & Technology
I’ve followed Sarah throughout the last 20 years of my HR career both as a hiring manager and a candidate and she, along with the team, has always been spot on when it comes to how the market is performing. What stands out most as a customer is the great service you receive: they're highly responsive and understand our needs from the get-go. They know how to find the 'needle in the haystack' filling specialist roles with highly sought-after candidates. I highly recommend working with SD. Whether you're a business or growing your HR career, it's a smart investment.
Cath Smith
HR Shared Services Manager
Engaging Samuels Donegan to support the recruitment of our newly created Industrial Relations Business Partner role was absolutely the right decision. They were exceptional to work with, they quickly grasped the brief in terms of the required skill set, calibre, and most importantly, cultural fit. The recruitment process was both efficient and thorough, and the quality of the shortlisted candidates was exactly what we were looking for. We are absolutely thrilled with the outcome, Samuels Donegan have placed the perfect person to guide us with skill and insight through the ever-evolving complexities of the IR landscape.
Maryanne Versace
Head of People
Over the years, SD have consistently provided candidates of excellent calibre for various HR and talent roles. As trusted partners, they take the time to truly understand your needs, values, and leadership style. Their industry insights, data, and extensive talent network are invaluable. They are trusted partners and I’ve been able to build high performing teams with their candidates. As a Hiring Manager, I’ve always valued their honest and transparent feedback, and their ability to challenge my thinking, helping me approach recruitment from fresh perspectives to achieve the best possible outcomes.
Anthony Blaney
Executive, People Learning & Culture
Right from the first call, Samuels Donegan worked really hard to understand our organisation, the team, the role and the key skills and experience that would work well for us. They asked fantastic questions and were clear in how the process would ideally work and what they needed from me. We ended up hiring not one but TWO of the candidates and could easily have hired the third too. I absolutely will be working with the Samuels Donegan team again - so professional, so helpful and have epic talent on their books.
Pagen Plaizier
GM, PX Partnering Product & Technology
I’ve followed Sarah throughout the last 20 years of my HR career both as a hiring manager and a candidate and she, along with the team, has always been spot on when it comes to how the market is performing. What stands out most as a customer is the great service you receive: they're highly responsive and understand our needs from the get-go. They know how to find the 'needle in the haystack' filling specialist roles with highly sought-after candidates. I highly recommend working with SD. Whether you're a business or growing your HR career, it's a smart investment.
Cath Smith
HR Shared Services Manager
Engaging Samuels Donegan to support the recruitment of our newly created Industrial Relations Business Partner role was absolutely the right decision. They were exceptional to work with, they quickly grasped the brief in terms of the required skill set, calibre, and most importantly, cultural fit. The recruitment process was both efficient and thorough, and the quality of the shortlisted candidates was exactly what we were looking for. We are absolutely thrilled with the outcome, Samuels Donegan have placed the perfect person to guide us with skill and insight through the ever-evolving complexities of the IR landscape.
Maryanne Versace
Head of People
Over the years, SD have consistently provided candidates of excellent calibre for various HR and talent roles. As trusted partners, they take the time to truly understand your needs, values, and leadership style. Their industry insights, data, and extensive talent network are invaluable. They are trusted partners and I’ve been able to build high performing teams with their candidates. As a Hiring Manager, I’ve always valued their honest and transparent feedback, and their ability to challenge my thinking, helping me approach recruitment from fresh perspectives to achieve the best possible outcomes.
Anthony Blaney
Executive, People Learning & Culture
Right from the first call, Samuels Donegan worked really hard to understand our organisation, the team, the role and the key skills and experience that would work well for us. They asked fantastic questions and were clear in how the process would ideally work and what they needed from me. We ended up hiring not one but TWO of the candidates and could easily have hired the third too. I absolutely will be working with the Samuels Donegan team again - so professional, so helpful and have epic talent on their books.
Pagen Plaizier
GM, PX Partnering Product & Technology
I’ve followed Sarah throughout the last 20 years of my HR career both as a hiring manager and a candidate and she, along with the team, has always been spot on when it comes to how the market is performing. What stands out most as a customer is the great service you receive: they're highly responsive and understand our needs from the get-go. They know how to find the 'needle in the haystack' filling specialist roles with highly sought-after candidates. I highly recommend working with SD. Whether you're a business or growing your HR career, it's a smart investment.
Cath Smith
HR Shared Services Manager
Engaging Samuels Donegan to support the recruitment of our newly created Industrial Relations Business Partner role was absolutely the right decision. They were exceptional to work with, they quickly grasped the brief in terms of the required skill set, calibre, and most importantly, cultural fit. The recruitment process was both efficient and thorough, and the quality of the shortlisted candidates was exactly what we were looking for. We are absolutely thrilled with the outcome, Samuels Donegan have placed the perfect person to guide us with skill and insight through the ever-evolving complexities of the IR landscape.
Maryanne Versace
Head of People
Over the years, SD have consistently provided candidates of excellent calibre for various HR and talent roles. As trusted partners, they take the time to truly understand your needs, values, and leadership style. Their industry insights, data, and extensive talent network are invaluable. They are trusted partners and I’ve been able to build high performing teams with their candidates. As a Hiring Manager, I’ve always valued their honest and transparent feedback, and their ability to challenge my thinking, helping me approach recruitment from fresh perspectives to achieve the best possible outcomes.
Anthony Blaney
Executive, People Learning & Culture
Right from the first call, Samuels Donegan worked really hard to understand our organisation, the team, the role and the key skills and experience that would work well for us. They asked fantastic questions and were clear in how the process would ideally work and what they needed from me. We ended up hiring not one but TWO of the candidates and could easily have hired the third too. I absolutely will be working with the Samuels Donegan team again - so professional, so helpful and have epic talent on their books.
Pagen Plaizier
GM, PX Partnering Product & Technology
I’ve followed Sarah throughout the last 20 years of my HR career both as a hiring manager and a candidate and she, along with the team, has always been spot on when it comes to how the market is performing. What stands out most as a customer is the great service you receive: they're highly responsive and understand our needs from the get-go. They know how to find the 'needle in the haystack' filling specialist roles with highly sought-after candidates. I highly recommend working with SD. Whether you're a business or growing your HR career, it's a smart investment.
Cath Smith
HR Shared Services Manager
Engaging Samuels Donegan to support the recruitment of our newly created Industrial Relations Business Partner role was absolutely the right decision. They were exceptional to work with, they quickly grasped the brief in terms of the required skill set, calibre, and most importantly, cultural fit. The recruitment process was both efficient and thorough, and the quality of the shortlisted candidates was exactly what we were looking for. We are absolutely thrilled with the outcome, Samuels Donegan have placed the perfect person to guide us with skill and insight through the ever-evolving complexities of the IR landscape.
Maryanne Versace
Head of People
Over the years, SD have consistently provided candidates of excellent calibre for various HR and talent roles. As trusted partners, they take the time to truly understand your needs, values, and leadership style. Their industry insights, data, and extensive talent network are invaluable. They are trusted partners and I’ve been able to build high performing teams with their candidates. As a Hiring Manager, I’ve always valued their honest and transparent feedback, and their ability to challenge my thinking, helping me approach recruitment from fresh perspectives to achieve the best possible outcomes.
Anthony Blaney
Executive, People Learning & Culture
Right from the first call, Samuels Donegan worked really hard to understand our organisation, the team, the role and the key skills and experience that would work well for us. They asked fantastic questions and were clear in how the process would ideally work and what they needed from me. We ended up hiring not one but TWO of the candidates and could easily have hired the third too. I absolutely will be working with the Samuels Donegan team again - so professional, so helpful and have epic talent on their books.
Pagen Plaizier
GM, PX Partnering Product & Technology
I’ve followed Sarah throughout the last 20 years of my HR career both as a hiring manager and a candidate and she, along with the team, has always been spot on when it comes to how the market is performing. What stands out most as a customer is the great service you receive: they're highly responsive and understand our needs from the get-go. They know how to find the 'needle in the haystack' filling specialist roles with highly sought-after candidates. I highly recommend working with SD. Whether you're a business or growing your HR career, it's a smart investment.
Cath Smith
HR Shared Services Manager
Engaging Samuels Donegan to support the recruitment of our newly created Industrial Relations Business Partner role was absolutely the right decision. They were exceptional to work with, they quickly grasped the brief in terms of the required skill set, calibre, and most importantly, cultural fit. The recruitment process was both efficient and thorough, and the quality of the shortlisted candidates was exactly what we were looking for. We are absolutely thrilled with the outcome, Samuels Donegan have placed the perfect person to guide us with skill and insight through the ever-evolving complexities of the IR landscape.
Maryanne Versace
Head of People
Over the years, SD have consistently provided candidates of excellent calibre for various HR and talent roles. As trusted partners, they take the time to truly understand your needs, values, and leadership style. Their industry insights, data, and extensive talent network are invaluable. They are trusted partners and I’ve been able to build high performing teams with their candidates. As a Hiring Manager, I’ve always valued their honest and transparent feedback, and their ability to challenge my thinking, helping me approach recruitment from fresh perspectives to achieve the best possible outcomes.
Anthony Blaney
Executive, People Learning & Culture
Right from the first call, Samuels Donegan worked really hard to understand our organisation, the team, the role and the key skills and experience that would work well for us. They asked fantastic questions and were clear in how the process would ideally work and what they needed from me. We ended up hiring not one but TWO of the candidates and could easily have hired the third too. I absolutely will be working with the Samuels Donegan team again - so professional, so helpful and have epic talent on their books.
Pagen Plaizier
GM, PX Partnering Product & Technology
I’ve followed Sarah throughout the last 20 years of my HR career both as a hiring manager and a candidate and she, along with the team, has always been spot on when it comes to how the market is performing. What stands out most as a customer is the great service you receive: they're highly responsive and understand our needs from the get-go. They know how to find the 'needle in the haystack' filling specialist roles with highly sought-after candidates. I highly recommend working with SD. Whether you're a business or growing your HR career, it's a smart investment.
Cath Smith
HR Shared Services Manager
Engaging Samuels Donegan to support the recruitment of our newly created Industrial Relations Business Partner role was absolutely the right decision. They were exceptional to work with, they quickly grasped the brief in terms of the required skill set, calibre, and most importantly, cultural fit. The recruitment process was both efficient and thorough, and the quality of the shortlisted candidates was exactly what we were looking for. We are absolutely thrilled with the outcome, Samuels Donegan have placed the perfect person to guide us with skill and insight through the ever-evolving complexities of the IR landscape.
Maryanne Versace
Head of People
Over the years, SD have consistently provided candidates of excellent calibre for various HR and talent roles. As trusted partners, they take the time to truly understand your needs, values, and leadership style. Their industry insights, data, and extensive talent network are invaluable. They are trusted partners and I’ve been able to build high performing teams with their candidates. As a Hiring Manager, I’ve always valued their honest and transparent feedback, and their ability to challenge my thinking, helping me approach recruitment from fresh perspectives to achieve the best possible outcomes.
Anthony Blaney
Executive, People Learning & Culture
Right from the first call, Samuels Donegan worked really hard to understand our organisation, the team, the role and the key skills and experience that would work well for us. They asked fantastic questions and were clear in how the process would ideally work and what they needed from me. We ended up hiring not one but TWO of the candidates and could easily have hired the third too. I absolutely will be working with the Samuels Donegan team again - so professional, so helpful and have epic talent on their books.
Pagen Plaizier
GM, PX Partnering Product & Technology
I’ve followed Sarah throughout the last 20 years of my HR career both as a hiring manager and a candidate and she, along with the team, has always been spot on when it comes to how the market is performing. What stands out most as a customer is the great service you receive: they're highly responsive and understand our needs from the get-go. They know how to find the 'needle in the haystack' filling specialist roles with highly sought-after candidates. I highly recommend working with SD. Whether you're a business or growing your HR career, it's a smart investment.
Cath Smith
HR Shared Services Manager
Engaging Samuels Donegan to support the recruitment of our newly created Industrial Relations Business Partner role was absolutely the right decision. They were exceptional to work with, they quickly grasped the brief in terms of the required skill set, calibre, and most importantly, cultural fit. The recruitment process was both efficient and thorough, and the quality of the shortlisted candidates was exactly what we were looking for. We are absolutely thrilled with the outcome, Samuels Donegan have placed the perfect person to guide us with skill and insight through the ever-evolving complexities of the IR landscape.
Maryanne Versace
Head of People
Over the years, SD have consistently provided candidates of excellent calibre for various HR and talent roles. As trusted partners, they take the time to truly understand your needs, values, and leadership style. Their industry insights, data, and extensive talent network are invaluable. They are trusted partners and I’ve been able to build high performing teams with their candidates. As a Hiring Manager, I’ve always valued their honest and transparent feedback, and their ability to challenge my thinking, helping me approach recruitment from fresh perspectives to achieve the best possible outcomes.
Anthony Blaney
Executive, People Learning & Culture
Right from the first call, Samuels Donegan worked really hard to understand our organisation, the team, the role and the key skills and experience that would work well for us. They asked fantastic questions and were clear in how the process would ideally work and what they needed from me. We ended up hiring not one but TWO of the candidates and could easily have hired the third too. I absolutely will be working with the Samuels Donegan team again - so professional, so helpful and have epic talent on their books.
Pagen Plaizier
GM, PX Partnering Product & Technology
I’ve followed Sarah throughout the last 20 years of my HR career both as a hiring manager and a candidate and she, along with the team, has always been spot on when it comes to how the market is performing. What stands out most as a customer is the great service you receive: they're highly responsive and understand our needs from the get-go. They know how to find the 'needle in the haystack' filling specialist roles with highly sought-after candidates. I highly recommend working with SD. Whether you're a business or growing your HR career, it's a smart investment.
Cath Smith
HR Shared Services Manager
Engaging Samuels Donegan to support the recruitment of our newly created Industrial Relations Business Partner role was absolutely the right decision. They were exceptional to work with, they quickly grasped the brief in terms of the required skill set, calibre, and most importantly, cultural fit. The recruitment process was both efficient and thorough, and the quality of the shortlisted candidates was exactly what we were looking for. We are absolutely thrilled with the outcome, Samuels Donegan have placed the perfect person to guide us with skill and insight through the ever-evolving complexities of the IR landscape.
Maryanne Versace
Head of People
Over the years, SD have consistently provided candidates of excellent calibre for various HR and talent roles. As trusted partners, they take the time to truly understand your needs, values, and leadership style. Their industry insights, data, and extensive talent network are invaluable. They are trusted partners and I’ve been able to build high performing teams with their candidates. As a Hiring Manager, I’ve always valued their honest and transparent feedback, and their ability to challenge my thinking, helping me approach recruitment from fresh perspectives to achieve the best possible outcomes.
Anthony Blaney
Executive, People Learning & Culture
Right from the first call, Samuels Donegan worked really hard to understand our organisation, the team, the role and the key skills and experience that would work well for us. They asked fantastic questions and were clear in how the process would ideally work and what they needed from me. We ended up hiring not one but TWO of the candidates and could easily have hired the third too. I absolutely will be working with the Samuels Donegan team again - so professional, so helpful and have epic talent on their books.
Pagen Plaizier
GM, PX Partnering Product & Technology
I’ve followed Sarah throughout the last 20 years of my HR career both as a hiring manager and a candidate and she, along with the team, has always been spot on when it comes to how the market is performing. What stands out most as a customer is the great service you receive: they're highly responsive and understand our needs from the get-go. They know how to find the 'needle in the haystack' filling specialist roles with highly sought-after candidates. I highly recommend working with SD. Whether you're a business or growing your HR career, it's a smart investment.
Cath Smith
HR Shared Services Manager
Engaging Samuels Donegan to support the recruitment of our newly created Industrial Relations Business Partner role was absolutely the right decision. They were exceptional to work with, they quickly grasped the brief in terms of the required skill set, calibre, and most importantly, cultural fit. The recruitment process was both efficient and thorough, and the quality of the shortlisted candidates was exactly what we were looking for. We are absolutely thrilled with the outcome, Samuels Donegan have placed the perfect person to guide us with skill and insight through the ever-evolving complexities of the IR landscape.
Maryanne Versace
Head of People
Over the years, SD have consistently provided candidates of excellent calibre for various HR and talent roles. As trusted partners, they take the time to truly understand your needs, values, and leadership style. Their industry insights, data, and extensive talent network are invaluable. They are trusted partners and I’ve been able to build high performing teams with their candidates. As a Hiring Manager, I’ve always valued their honest and transparent feedback, and their ability to challenge my thinking, helping me approach recruitment from fresh perspectives to achieve the best possible outcomes.
Anthony Blaney
Executive, People Learning & Culture
Right from the first call, Samuels Donegan worked really hard to understand our organisation, the team, the role and the key skills and experience that would work well for us. They asked fantastic questions and were clear in how the process would ideally work and what they needed from me. We ended up hiring not one but TWO of the candidates and could easily have hired the third too. I absolutely will be working with the Samuels Donegan team again - so professional, so helpful and have epic talent on their books.
Pagen Plaizier
GM, PX Partnering Product & Technology
I’ve followed Sarah throughout the last 20 years of my HR career both as a hiring manager and a candidate and she, along with the team, has always been spot on when it comes to how the market is performing. What stands out most as a customer is the great service you receive: they're highly responsive and understand our needs from the get-go. They know how to find the 'needle in the haystack' filling specialist roles with highly sought-after candidates. I highly recommend working with SD. Whether you're a business or growing your HR career, it's a smart investment.
Cath Smith
HR Shared Services Manager
Engaging Samuels Donegan to support the recruitment of our newly created Industrial Relations Business Partner role was absolutely the right decision. They were exceptional to work with, they quickly grasped the brief in terms of the required skill set, calibre, and most importantly, cultural fit. The recruitment process was both efficient and thorough, and the quality of the shortlisted candidates was exactly what we were looking for. We are absolutely thrilled with the outcome, Samuels Donegan have placed the perfect person to guide us with skill and insight through the ever-evolving complexities of the IR landscape.
Maryanne Versace
Head of People
Over the years, SD have consistently provided candidates of excellent calibre for various HR and talent roles. As trusted partners, they take the time to truly understand your needs, values, and leadership style. Their industry insights, data, and extensive talent network are invaluable. They are trusted partners and I’ve been able to build high performing teams with their candidates. As a Hiring Manager, I’ve always valued their honest and transparent feedback, and their ability to challenge my thinking, helping me approach recruitment from fresh perspectives to achieve the best possible outcomes.
Anthony Blaney
Executive, People Learning & Culture
Right from the first call, Samuels Donegan worked really hard to understand our organisation, the team, the role and the key skills and experience that would work well for us. They asked fantastic questions and were clear in how the process would ideally work and what they needed from me. We ended up hiring not one but TWO of the candidates and could easily have hired the third too. I absolutely will be working with the Samuels Donegan team again - so professional, so helpful and have epic talent on their books.
Pagen Plaizier
GM, PX Partnering Product & Technology
I’ve followed Sarah throughout the last 20 years of my HR career both as a hiring manager and a candidate and she, along with the team, has always been spot on when it comes to how the market is performing. What stands out most as a customer is the great service you receive: they're highly responsive and understand our needs from the get-go. They know how to find the 'needle in the haystack' filling specialist roles with highly sought-after candidates. I highly recommend working with SD. Whether you're a business or growing your HR career, it's a smart investment.
Cath Smith
HR Shared Services Manager
Engaging Samuels Donegan to support the recruitment of our newly created Industrial Relations Business Partner role was absolutely the right decision. They were exceptional to work with, they quickly grasped the brief in terms of the required skill set, calibre, and most importantly, cultural fit. The recruitment process was both efficient and thorough, and the quality of the shortlisted candidates was exactly what we were looking for. We are absolutely thrilled with the outcome, Samuels Donegan have placed the perfect person to guide us with skill and insight through the ever-evolving complexities of the IR landscape.
Maryanne Versace
Head of People
Over the years, SD have consistently provided candidates of excellent calibre for various HR and talent roles. As trusted partners, they take the time to truly understand your needs, values, and leadership style. Their industry insights, data, and extensive talent network are invaluable. They are trusted partners and I’ve been able to build high performing teams with their candidates. As a Hiring Manager, I’ve always valued their honest and transparent feedback, and their ability to challenge my thinking, helping me approach recruitment from fresh perspectives to achieve the best possible outcomes.
Anthony Blaney
Executive, People Learning & Culture
Right from the first call, Samuels Donegan worked really hard to understand our organisation, the team, the role and the key skills and experience that would work well for us. They asked fantastic questions and were clear in how the process would ideally work and what they needed from me. We ended up hiring not one but TWO of the candidates and could easily have hired the third too. I absolutely will be working with the Samuels Donegan team again - so professional, so helpful and have epic talent on their books.
Pagen Plaizier
GM, PX Partnering Product & Technology
I’ve followed Sarah throughout the last 20 years of my HR career both as a hiring manager and a candidate and she, along with the team, has always been spot on when it comes to how the market is performing. What stands out most as a customer is the great service you receive: they're highly responsive and understand our needs from the get-go. They know how to find the 'needle in the haystack' filling specialist roles with highly sought-after candidates. I highly recommend working with SD. Whether you're a business or growing your HR career, it's a smart investment.
Cath Smith
HR Shared Services Manager
Engaging Samuels Donegan to support the recruitment of our newly created Industrial Relations Business Partner role was absolutely the right decision. They were exceptional to work with, they quickly grasped the brief in terms of the required skill set, calibre, and most importantly, cultural fit. The recruitment process was both efficient and thorough, and the quality of the shortlisted candidates was exactly what we were looking for. We are absolutely thrilled with the outcome, Samuels Donegan have placed the perfect person to guide us with skill and insight through the ever-evolving complexities of the IR landscape.
Maryanne Versace
Head of People
Over the years, SD have consistently provided candidates of excellent calibre for various HR and talent roles. As trusted partners, they take the time to truly understand your needs, values, and leadership style. Their industry insights, data, and extensive talent network are invaluable. They are trusted partners and I’ve been able to build high performing teams with their candidates. As a Hiring Manager, I’ve always valued their honest and transparent feedback, and their ability to challenge my thinking, helping me approach recruitment from fresh perspectives to achieve the best possible outcomes.
Anthony Blaney
Executive, People Learning & Culture
Right from the first call, Samuels Donegan worked really hard to understand our organisation, the team, the role and the key skills and experience that would work well for us. They asked fantastic questions and were clear in how the process would ideally work and what they needed from me. We ended up hiring not one but TWO of the candidates and could easily have hired the third too. I absolutely will be working with the Samuels Donegan team again - so professional, so helpful and have epic talent on their books.
Pagen Plaizier
GM, PX Partnering Product & Technology
I’ve followed Sarah throughout the last 20 years of my HR career both as a hiring manager and a candidate and she, along with the team, has always been spot on when it comes to how the market is performing. What stands out most as a customer is the great service you receive: they're highly responsive and understand our needs from the get-go. They know how to find the 'needle in the haystack' filling specialist roles with highly sought-after candidates. I highly recommend working with SD. Whether you're a business or growing your HR career, it's a smart investment.
Cath Smith
HR Shared Services Manager
Engaging Samuels Donegan to support the recruitment of our newly created Industrial Relations Business Partner role was absolutely the right decision. They were exceptional to work with, they quickly grasped the brief in terms of the required skill set, calibre, and most importantly, cultural fit. The recruitment process was both efficient and thorough, and the quality of the shortlisted candidates was exactly what we were looking for. We are absolutely thrilled with the outcome, Samuels Donegan have placed the perfect person to guide us with skill and insight through the ever-evolving complexities of the IR landscape.
Maryanne Versace
Head of People
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We work with start ups, scale ups, private and public companies, purpose led organisations, and established brands across Australia. Our clients span diverse sectors but share one thing in common - they’re looking for an experienced, human, and commercially savvy approach to HR recruitment.
We work with start ups, scale ups, private and public companies, purpose led organisations, and established brands across Australia. Our clients span diverse sectors but share one thing in common - they’re looking for an experienced, human, and commercially savvy approach to HR recruitment.
We work with start ups, scale ups, private and public companies, purpose led organisations, and established brands across Australia. Our clients span diverse sectors but share one thing in common - they’re looking for an experienced, human, and commercially savvy approach to HR recruitment.
We work with start ups, scale ups, private and public companies, purpose led organisations, and established brands across Australia. Our clients span diverse sectors but share one thing in common - they’re looking for an experienced, human, and commercially savvy approach to HR recruitment.
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