We are Oakleaf Partnership
“Proudly redefining the recruitment experience one person at a time.”
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placements since 2005
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Numbers that speak for themselves.
About Us
Founded in 2005A market-leading boutique HR recruitment and executive search business.
We combine deep subject matter and market expertise, gained over 21 years of successful delivery in partnership with a global client base across multiple industry sectors.
UK & US offices
With offices in the UK and the USA, our consultants have deep, holistic knowledge of their sectors and the talent pools that lie within them.
Built on trust
Critically, we care deeply about the customers we serve and the relationships we build over the years, on a foundation of trust, confidentiality and delivery.
Real people, real relationships
Proudly redefining the recruitment experience, one person at a time. A consultative, high-touch approach delivered by genuine market specialists.
What We Do
We operate specialist teams across six core capabilities.
Each team partners with you as a genuine market specialist.
HR Recruitment
We recruit across all areas of HR, from Generalist HR, HR Business Partnering and HR Recruitment, to Reward, Payroll, HR Operations and HR Technology.
Executive HR Search
Specialising in the most senior HR leadership positions globally. Discreet, research-led retained search for CHRO and CPO-level appointments.
Interim & Fractional Support
We support clients across all areas of interim, fixed-term and fractional HR recruitment.
Sector Focus
Our specialist teams cover Professional Services, Financial Services, Payroll, Executive Search, Tech, Media & Telco, Consumer, Industry & Science, Reward & Analytics, and Not for Profit, giving us deep, holistic knowledge of the markets we serve.
US Corporate Functions
Our industry teams in the US support clients with mandates across Corporate Functions: Finance, Legal, Administration, Office Management, Procurement, Marketing and Operations.
International Support
We provide global support across the UK, Europe, North America and the Middle East.
Professionalism, integrity, honest communication, focused job matches – some of the qualities that mark out Oakleaf.
Jamie Hanley
Payroll Manager
Oakleaf: the most incredible place and people, the event has truly changed my life
Prerna Prajapat
Reward Analyst
A recruiter who is passionate, knowledgeable, and genuinely invested in helping people succeed. I highly recommend connecting
Gloria Ndegwa
Senior Payroll & Benefits Specialist
First class communication, support and transparency. I would highly recommend Oakleaf
Rick Holt
Chief Human Resources Officer
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Market Intelligence & Research Capabilities
Data-led decision making, built in.
We provide market intelligence through market mapping, extensive research capability, and up-to-date insight into hiring trends and salary benchmarks, enabling informed, data-led decision making.
Market mapping
A clear view of the talent landscape before you commit to a hire.
Extensive research capability
Dedicated research underpinning every search we run.
Hiring trends
Up-to-date insight into how your market is moving.
Salary benchmarks
Reward data that keeps your offers competitive and credible.