About
Paul works with organisations across the UK and Europe to hire HR professionals from early career through to Chief People Officer level. With over 20 years in recruitment, he focuses on building long-term hiring partnerships and supporting HR professionals through career moves, interim transitions and growth moments. He is the founder of European HR Network and The HR Guys.
Career Highlights
- ·20+ years in HR recruitment
- ·Founder of The HR Guys
- ·Built pan-European HR hiring network
- ·Supports interim and permanent HR appointments
- ·Founder of The HR Forum editorial platform
Areas of Expertise
HR recruitmentInterim HR marketSenior HR appointmentsCareer transitionsWorkplace cultureHR market insights
Published Thoughts
Yesterday I Was 20
Careers1 Nov 2026
Never try, never know
Careers12 Oct 2026
The strange freedom of getting older
Careers13 Jun 2026
People don't mind bad news. They mind no news.
Recruitment30 May 2026
It's only a short hop from badass to burnout
Wellbeing16 May 2026
If you're happy to take the fee, you can also give the bad news
Talent19 Apr 2026
You Only Need One Job
Talent14 Apr 2026
How Much Is a Remote Role Worth to You?
Talent13 Mar 2026
Sector Experience: Essential Insight or Lazy Hiring Filter?
Talent10 Mar 2026
How Can Business Leaders Make Their Recruitment Budgets Go Further?
Talent6 Mar 2026
Aspirational Hiring: Why Your Future-Perfect Hire Is Failing Right Now
Talent3 Mar 2026
Your manager is more important to your health than your family doctor!
Culture2 Mar 2026
Looking for a Job Is Hard. Being a Friend Shouldn't Be.
Culture28 Feb 2026