Hire Outstanding HR Talent with Confidence
A Specialist HR Recruitment Approach, Backed by First-Hand Experience
While Lily Shippen was originally founded as a specialist business support recruitment agency, we expanded into Human Resources recruitment in 2021, led by demand from clients who trust our consultative and quality-focused approach.
We may not work in high volume, but we consistently attract clients who want a bespoke and strategic solution when it comes to hiring HR professionals, from standalone HR Managers to full People & Talent teams. Our clients come to us when getting the right person matters more than simply filling a seat.
More Than Recruitment – Fractional HR Support If You Need It
What truly sets us apart is our unique ability to go beyond traditional recruitment. Our consultants aren’t just experienced recruiters- they also operate as HR Directors and offer additional fractional support services when required.
This means you’re not only hiring through people who understand the function – you’re being supported by professionals who have done the job themselves.
Our fractional HR services include:
- HR consultancy and organisational structure advice
- Role profiling and job scoping
- Sitting in on interviews to help assess cultural fit
- Training or mentoring your newly hired HR team member
- Interim HR leadership or cover for transitions
This optional service is subject to availability and tailored to your business. It’s a cost-effective way to access senior-level HR expertise without committing to a permanent hire.
HR Roles We Recruit For
We recruit for a broad range of permanent, interim and contract HR positions across the UK, including:
- HR Administrator / Coordinator
- HR Business Partner
- People & Talent Manager
- Head of People / HR Director
- Learning & Development roles
- HR Advisor / Generalist roles
- Change and transformation support
- Interim HR support during periods of transition
We support businesses of all sizes – from scaling start-ups to established corporate teams -ensuring the HR function is aligned with your business goals, culture and future growth.
Why Clients Choose Lily Shippen for HR Recruitment
- Our recruitment consultants are deeply experienced in HR themselves
- We offer honest, strategic advice, not just CVs
- You get a tailored shortlist, not a stack of candidates
- We bring the same high-touch, consultative service used across our executive assistant recruitment and office manager search functions
- We understand that HR hires require discretion, trust, and alignment
Our reputation is built on integrity, insight and long-term client relationships. We won’t rush the process, but we will move efficiently and strategically.
Trusted by Businesses Nationwide
We work with clients across London, Manchester, Cheshire and the UK. Whether you’re hiring in-house, looking to build a People function from the ground up, or need interim HR cover, we have the expertise to deliver results.
Looking for temporary support or flexible hiring solutions? Explore our temporary recruitment offering.
Let’s Find the Right HR Professional for Your Business
Whether you’re hiring a People Partner, HR Director, or looking to add structure to your team for the first time, our expert consultants will listen, advise and deliver the right outcome.
Frequently Asked Questions
No – we recruit across all levels, from HR Administrators to Directors. Our service is tailored to your needs and business size.
Our consultants are HR professionals themselves. We don’t just understand the job – we’ve done it. That insight allows us to offer a much more strategic, value-driven service.
It’s senior-level HR support provided on a part-time or project basis. We can advise on structure, hiring, or even step into an interim role ourselves while you build the function.
Absolutely. We can help scope out what the first hire should be, define the structure and growth path, and find the right person to lead it, or even act in that role temporarily until they’re in place.
Always on hand
With offices strategically located in both Manchester and London, we are proud to deliver tailored recruitment solutions to clients and candidates across the UK, as well as internationally. Our dedicated team of experts combines in-depth industry knowledge with a personal approach, ensuring that each recruitment strategy is uniquely aligned to meet specific needs—whether locally, virtually, or overseas.
Whether you’re actively seeking a new career opportunity or you’re an employer in search of top-tier talent, our team is here to help. Get in touch with us by leaving a message below, and one of our specialists will respond promptly to discuss how we can support your goals.
With offices strategically located in both Manchester and London, we are proud to deliver tailored recruitment solutions to clients and candidates across the UK, as well as internationally. Our dedicated team of experts combines in-depth industry knowledge with a personal approach, ensuring that each recruitment strategy is uniquely aligned to meet specific needs—whether locally, virtually, or overseas.
Whether you’re actively seeking a new career opportunity or you’re an employer in search of top-tier talent, our team is here to help. Get in touch with us by leaving a message below, and one of our specialists will respond promptly to discuss how we can support your goals.
0203 882 0349
+44 7547 404164
- 0203 882 0349
+44 7547 404164
