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HR | Recruitment | International Talent

Great People Build Great Businesses.

HUMAN RESOURCE & RECRUITMENT SPECIALISTS

People HQ helps businesses find great people, build great teams and create the people strategies they need to grow.

HR | Recruitment | International Talent

People. Talent. Growth.

25+years of HR leadership
NI · ROI · GBemployer coverage
Recruitment reachLocal + International
HR ExpertiseStrategic + Practical
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Some of our wonderful clients

Senior HR judgement behind every recruitment decision.

People matter. Business results do too.

Founded in 2019 by Greg Quinn, People HQ turns more than 25 years of HR leadership across food, FMCG and manufacturing into a smarter way to recruit.

People HQ works alongside employers, leadership teams and internal HR functions, bringing together recruitment expertise, market insight and an extensive network across local and international talent markets. Our approach is personal, responsive and built around delivering the right people for your business.

Senior-level searchOperational insight People-first deliveryLong-term partnerships
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Business executives discussing people and recruitment decisions
At People HQ, we are all about people.Helping businesses attract, develop and retain great talent.

Get the Best For and From Your People.

PEOPLE STRATEGY

High employee turnover. Low engagement. Leadership gaps. Poorly defined roles. Structures that no longer work. People challenges quickly become business challenges. People HQ brings experienced HR thinking to help businesses understand what is getting in the way and build stronger organisations.

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WHAT IS YOUR PEOPLE CHALLENGE?

Every business is different.
What can we help you with?

  • One critical hire

  • Ongoing recruitment.

  • High employee turnover.

  • Leadership or organisational challenges.

  • Persistent skills shortages.

  • International talent.

Whatever the challenge, start with a conversation.
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recruitment done differently.

Great people do not always apply for jobs. People HQ combines HR expertise with proactive search and headhunting to find and engage people who can make a genuine difference to your business.

We know what good looks like because we have hired it, led it and developed it.

Why People HQ

Typical agencies are driven by sales activity. People HQ is driven by hiring outcomes. We understand the role, your culture and the operational reality before we put a candidate forward.

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Attract
Raise your profile and reach the right people.
Recruit
Find and engage great people.
Develop
Build capability and potential.
Engage
Create a positive place to work.
Retain
Keep your great people.
Grow
Drive stronger performance together.

Local Talent. Global Reach.

International recruitment

Sometimes the people a business needs simply are not available locally. Our International Recruitment service helps employers access skilled international talent through established overseas recruitment networks.

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Role definition and employer readiness

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International candidate search and assessment

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Documentation and recruitment partner coordination

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Visa and work-permit guidance

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Onboarding, integration and ongoing support

Local and international talent
Global Reach International Talent

Choose the recruitment model that fits the way you hire

Clearer commercial models

One defined search or dependable capacity for roles that keep coming back. We will help you choose the right route before work begins.

A clear fee for a defined search.

Know the cost before the search begins. We agree the fee around the role and salary bracket, with the scope, inclusions and replacement terms set out before work starts.

FIXED-FEE RECRUITMENT
BEST FIT:

One defined salaried appointment with a clear brief.

  • Predictable budget

  • Focused search scope

  • Senior HR assessment

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Dependable capacity when hiring keeps moving.

When vacancies return throughout the year, People HQ works alongside your team to run an agreed flow of roles through one consistent process.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS OUTSOURCING
BEST FIT:

Regular hiring demand across multiple roles or sites.

  • Ongoing hiring capacity

  • One consistent process

  • Clear reporting and communication

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Built for operational businesses.

Sector expertise

We understand production environments, hard-to-fill technical roles and the difference between a capable CV and a person who will thrive on site.

Production, technical, quality and leadership

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Supervisors, managers and specialist talent

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Skilled, technical and senior appointments

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Local and international workforce solutions

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Before we start the conversation.

Common questions

Need a straight answer about a role, recruitment model or international hiring? Talk to the team directly.

enquiries@peoplehq.co.uk

People HQ specialises in food and FMCG, manufacturing, engineering and other operational sectors across Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.

Our recruitment process is led by experienced HR professionals. We help define the role, understand the culture, assess fit and support the hiring process beyond simply forwarding CVs.

Yes. People HQ can help employers explore international recruitment when suitable talent cannot be found locally, using established overseas recruitment networks. International recruitment is subject to role suitability, candidate availability and relevant legal and immigration requirements.

Yes. Fixed Price Recruitment provides employers with a clear fee for a defined recruitment search, helping make recruitment costs more predictable. Contact the team to discuss the requirements of your role.

Talent Partner provides ongoing recruitment support for businesses with regular or changing hiring needs, acting as an extension of the internal team for an agreed level of recruitment support.

Recruitment insight grounded in the real economy.

Northern Ireland roots. All-Ireland reach.

From recruitment strategy and employer brand to workforce planning and international talent, People HQ shares practical guidance for employers who need people solutions that work.

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Recruitment insights for employers

Tell us about the role you need to fill.

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