HW People, connecting leaders who build people-first cultures and drive meaningful impact globally.
HW People is the Human Resources executive search and professional Interim division of HW Global, the UK’s leading cross-functional boutique firm. With over 20 years’ experience working with Leadership teams across 5 continents and 80+ countries, we have built HR capability across multiple industries and sectors.
In today’s ever-changing world, company culture, ethical standards, and purpose-driven behaviours are more regarded than ever before; HW People embraces this.
We connect high-calibre leaders who don’t just meet the brief, but shape and champion people-first environments, inspiring, empowering, and delivering meaningful impact.
People and Change
Helping organisations align their business and people strategies to manage change, drive growth, and create engaging employee experiences.
More than ever before, organisations need to view their people as competitive differentiators and treat them as strategic investments. Employees want to work for organisations that put the human experience at the centre of all they do, and we believe that organisations that prioritise their people will outpace their competitors.
Services
HW People have delivered a broad range of senior HR/People Leadership assignments across multiple geographies in the last
20 years, enabling our clients to achieve their strategic, cultural, and organisational goals.
Our in-house research team utilises a proven methodology, supported by the latest digital platforms and AI tools and an extensive global network of senior leaders. This enables us to deliver executive appointments, Interim talent solutions, and talent mapping projects across a breadth of industries and markets.
Our commercial expertise and insights are gained through relentless networking and research, enabling us to share intelligence across our specialist sectors whilst supporting our clients’ growth aspirations.
We have a deep understanding of the markets in which our clients operate, as well as an appreciation of the personal and professional
needs of senior candidates. It is our ability to build and maintain trust and confidence, underpinned by two decades of experience, that
allows us to successfully bring them together in a meaningful and mutually beneficial way, that
leads to long-term Leadership appointments.
Our professional Interim organisation services the clients need for seasoned HR/People leaders to drive transformational change programmes over a given period. We have a significant network of internationally mobile executive interim associates, vetted and reference checked, who are available at short notice to either undertake business critical projects, or step in during a period of absence or change.
We recognise that clients aren’t always ready to make an appointment but may want to understand the quality and capability of senior talent outside of their organisation. This exercise can be used to not only identify key individuals but also provide invaluable insight in areas such as compensation and benefits, organisational design, ED&I, strategic focus, specific operating models, and a range of innovative people initiatives. We aim to provide real time data that supports and/or provokes our clients thinking,
helping to shape future success.
Our Approach
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We are commited to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion.
Please find out more about how we champion diversity.
Case Studies
Testimonials
It was a pleasure working with the HW Global group to recruit our new CRO. The key performance indicator was finding and recruiting the successful candidate who is world class and exceeds expectations. Throughout the recruitment process communication was transparent and of high quality. I would recommend HW Global if your hope is to recruit the finest talent available.
James Stevens- CEO, Preformed Windings
HW People are incredibly thoughtful in their approach to recruitment. They took the time to really understand what we needed. Gently probing and challenging to ensure we landed on the right role requirements, profile and reward. Their market knowledge was invaluable in shaping our thinking, and they kept me updated every step of the way.
HW People gave honest, objective feedback on candidates and had meaningful conversations with candidates and completed their checks before presenting a shortlist. The result was an outstanding hire, someone who made such a positive impact that they were promoted within nine months.
I would wholeheartedly recommend HW People. They understand the business, are a joy to work with, and consistently finds exceptional candidates. What’s not to love?
Kelly Wakeman- Founder, Start Inspiring
As the business had grown, I had already identified some key roles missing from the C-Suite, including a CPO. Shortly after our secondary PE deal was completed we engaged with HW People to help find the right person to lead on our people strategy. HW People helped scope the selection brief and was able to show examples of what good looks like. As a healthcare business we were keen to get someone who knew our sector but also the challenge of a high growth environment and we were successful in finding the right person thanks to the HW People team. Overall the process was very successful, and our CPO continues to make a significant contribution to the overall success and growth of our business. HW People were very diligent, easy to work with and I wouldn’t hesitate to use again.
Maurice McLoughlin- Chief Executive, Veincentre
HW People recruited our Head of People in 2024. Throughout the process she was transparent on her approach to search, down selection and candidate evaluation. We successfully recruited Georgina who has been a key part of our cultural transformation and is now integral to both day to day and strategic matters and has been with the company for 17 months.
Joe Gleave- Operations Director, Coolkit
At the start of 2023, HW People were invaluable supporting TXM Plant in the appointment of our COO. This was an extremely important position, and HW People once again ensured not just the role, but the right fit aligned to TXM Strategy was understood to gain a healthy shortlist and ultimately an excellent appointment. Thanks once again HW People.
Brian Reynolds- CFO, Compliance Group
In the first half of 2024, Coolkit has been on a significant growth journey, recruiting a number of senior management roles, including a Operations Director, Head of People and a Quality Manager. HW People were an instrumental part of that process. Working closely with us to source quality candidates and understanding the brief for the roles and the cultural company fit required.
The team were a great sounding board and always prepared to offer and alternative opinion to ensure we’d fully considered all aspects of our search. We were really pleased with the process and results. Thanks HW People!
Daniel Miller- Managing Director, Coolkit Ltd
I had the pleasure of working with HW People in a recent search for a senior operations vacancy, and I cannot recommend her highly enough. HW People were knowledgeable about the industry and also genuinely interested in helping candidates find the right job fit for their skills and career aspirations.
The team took the time to understand our goals and what we needed to candidates for the role. They maintained clear and open communication, keeping me informed of every step along the way.
If you’re looking for a recruiter who is professional, insightful, and truly dedicated to helping find the best candidates, I would highly recommend working with HW People.
Stephen Tattersall- Chief Operations Officer at Clinisupplies
We worked with HW People recently to search for a new Director of Operations. This was our second time working with HW People and they could not have done a better job. From ensuring the brief was absolutely accurate to presenting first class candidates, the team exhibited a thorough knowledge of our requirements with real insight into the candidates they presented. Thanks to HW People, we wouldn’t hesitate in recommending HW People to other organisations in need of high quality recruitment.
Jonathan Kemp – Senior Strategic Advisor, AEV Ltd
After receiving private equity investment, my first priority was adding senior-level firepower to support our value creation plan, particularly in operations. The HW team very quickly synthesised the organisation design, role requirements and cultural factors that would be critical to success. Four years on, we can reflect on the positive impact those hires continue to make in the business. HW People is a trusted partner of fulfilmentcrowd and I recommend her to any high-growth business looking to professionalise their ranks.
