
Your partner in strategic HR recruitment
Retained search offers a strategic and exclusive approach to HR recruitment. At Elliott Scott, we partner closely with businesses to deliver tailored solutions for leadership and specialist roles. With offices in London, New York, and São Paulo, we ensure exceptional results through focus, precision, and dedication.

Exclusive retained search expertise
Our retained search service is ideal for businesses seeking top-tier HR talent. With exclusive focus and deep industry knowledge, we identify and engage exceptional candidates for leadership and niche roles. Our collaborative approach ensures alignment with your strategic goals and company culture.

Retained HR roles
We specialise in retained HR recruitment for leadership and specialist roles. Our exclusive, focused approach ensures precise candidate matching for positions critical to the success of your organisation.

Roles
Elliott Scott HR’s retained search service recruits for senior HR positions, including:
- Chief HR Officers
- DEI Officers
- HR Directors
- Talent Acquisition Leaders
- Global HR Executives
- Compensation and Benefits Specialists
- HRIS Managers
- Regional Heads of HR
Contact us to discuss your retained HR search needs.
FAQs
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Retained search is an exclusive recruitment process where a company partners with a search firm to fill senior or niche roles. It offers a strategic, tailored approach to find top-tier HR talent.
Our retained search process starts with understanding your organisation’s needs. We perform detailed role analysis, target top candidates through our global networks, and ensure every step aligns with your business goals.
Retained search provides exclusivity and focus, ideal for leadership or niche roles. Contingent search is faster and broader, often involving multiple agencies, while retained search ensures precision and alignment with strategic needs.
Permanent search is ideal when filling leadership or specialised roles that require long-term commitment. It’s suited for businesses seeking to strengthen their HR capabilities with stable, top-tier talent.
Retained search is best for critical roles requiring a high level of precision, discretion, and strategic alignment. It’s ideal for leadership positions or roles that are challenging to fill through standard recruitment.
Retained search ensures a focused, strategic process that provides better candidate matching, reduces hiring risks, and secures talent aligned with your organisation’s long-term goals.

Elliott Scott – discover our retained search firm services
Are you searching for the perfect partner to help secure top-tier HR talent?
Elliott Scott is a global recruitment agency with offices in over 30 locations, including the United Kingdom, United States, Singapore, and Brazil.
Our retained search service ensures a strategic, exclusive approach to recruitment for leadership and niche roles.
Get in touch today to learn how we can support your business with retained HR search solutions.