MANUFACTURING RECRUITMENT
HR Recruitment for the People Behind the Business
The right HR professional can influence culture, performance and how people experience the business.
Marshall Harmony recruits HR and people professionals across engineering, manufacturing and commercial organisations throughout the West Midlands and UK.
WHY MARSHALL HARMONY
People Recruitment Needs a People-First Approach
HR roles sit between employees, managers and leadership, so technical experience alone is rarely enough.
We take the time to understand the business, culture, team and people challenges behind the vacancy.
That helps us find professionals with the right combination of HR knowledge, judgement, communication and credibility.
“Two of the most caring and hard working ladies I have come across. They listened to me, gave me very professional and accurate advice, which resulted in me getting my dream job.”
Olivia-Rose Mason, candidate, on Google
TYPICAL APPOINTMENTS
What HR Roles Does Marshall Harmony Recruit For?
HR Support Recruitment
HR Administrators, Coordinators and Advisors supporting day-to-day people processes.
HR Management Recruitment
HR Managers and Business Partners supporting managers, employees and people strategy.
Talent Acquisition Recruitment
Recruitment and Talent professionals responsible for attracting and hiring people into the business.
Learning & Development Recruitment
L&D professionals responsible for training, capability and employee development.
Senior HR & People Leadership Recruitment
Senior HR and People leaders responsible for culture, organisational development and people strategy.
INDUSTRIES
HR Recruitment Across Technical and Manufacturing Environments
We recruit HR professionals across engineering, manufacturing, industrial distribution and other technical businesses.
These environments can present very different people challenges to a typical office-based organisation, from skills shortages and shift patterns to operational change and workforce development.
Our technical industry focus gives us useful context around those pressures.
YOUR RECRUITER
Meet Lois Barber
Recruitment Partner
Lois leads commercial recruitment across Marshall Harmony, including HR appointments from support level through to management.
With eight years in recruitment and extensive experience hiring into engineering and manufacturing businesses, she understands the people challenges that come with technical and operational environments.
How we work
How Does Marshall Harmony Recruit HR Talent?
Understand the People Challenge
We look beyond the job description to understand why the role exists and what the person needs to change or support.
Search the Market
We combine direct outreach, established networks and relevant applications.
Assess the Fit
We look at HR experience alongside communication, judgement, stakeholder management and motivation.
Stay Involved
We support both sides through interviews, feedback, offers and onboarding.
How we work
How Does Marshall Harmony Recruit HR Talent?
Understand the People Challenge
We look beyond the job description to understand why the role exists and what the person needs to change or support.
Search the Market
We combine direct outreach, established networks and relevant applications.
Assess the Fit
We look at HR experience alongside communication, judgement, stakeholder management and motivation.
Stay Involved
We support both sides through interviews, feedback, offers and onboarding.
RESULTS
Recruitment Focused on Long-Term Results
92%
of vacancies filled
82%
of placed candidates still in role after 12 months
60%
of the candidates we speak to are not on the open market
250+
candidates placed in the past three years
HR Recruitment FAQs
HR Recruitment FAQs
What manufacturing roles does Marshall Harmony recruit for?
We recruit HR support, HR management, Learning & Development, Talent Acquisition and senior People appointments.
Does Marshall Harmony recruit HR professionals for manufacturers?
Yes. We specialise in commercial recruitment for engineering, manufacturing and technical businesses.
Do you recruit HR Directors?
Yes. Director and senior leadership appointments can be supported through Marshall Harmony Executive.
Where does Marshall Harmony recruit HR professionals?
Our strongest networks are across Shropshire and the West Midlands, with recruitment supported throughout the UK.
Other specialisms
Other Recruitment Specialisms
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Executive Search
Confidential, targeted appointments at director and leadership level.
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Logistics & Supply Chain
Planning, procurement, warehousing and distribution, beyond the factory gates.
HR RECRUITMENT
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