Hays UK

Hays UK: recruitment and talent solutions in the United Kingdom

Hays UK is the UK division of Hays PLC, an international recruitment and workforce solutions group. The company presents itself as a global talent partner that helps organisations adapt, grow and succeed, and helps professionals build rewarding careers. Its activity focuses on job search and recruitment support in the United Kingdom.

Services for professionals and companies

For jobseekers, Hays UK offers a job search tool with filters by role, city or country and contract type: temporary, permanent or contract. Candidates can register with My Hays to manage job alerts, save vacancies and courses, and upload their CV to the company's talent networks. It also has a mobile app to search and apply for jobs, manage your profile and develop new skills.

For organisations, the agency offers recruitment services and workforce solutions aimed at transforming teams and supporting change processes. The company states it has a broad network of employers and search technologies to connect businesses with the talent they need.

Areas of expertise

The website groups vacancies by profession. Featured areas include accountancy and finance, construction, education, engineering, human resources, life sciences, sustainability and technology and IT. The company states it covers thousands of jobs across more than 21 sectors.

Training and career development

Hays UK offers My Learning, a free training platform with courses in Office 365, coding, project management and mental health, among others. It also publishes career guidance resources such as guides on writing a CV, preparing for interviews and navigating a job search or management roles. The company provides users with a salary checker and a career hub.

Recruitment process

The process described by the company begins with the receipt of the application by a specialist consultant. The consultant then contacts the candidate to learn about their background and aspirations, and a flexible interview is arranged, either virtual or at one of the firm's offices. Finally, the candidate's ambitions are shared and impartial advice is offered to place them in the right role and organisation.

International presence and track record

Hays PLC operates in 30 countries and has a workforce of nearly 10,000 people, according to figures published by the company itself. The firm states it has more than 50 years of activity. Its international network spans markets in the Americas, Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Middle East, including Australia, Germany, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Hong Kong, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Mexico, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Arab Emirates and the United States.

Fraud warning

Hays UK's website includes a notice warning that jobseekers are being fraudulently contacted by scammers impersonating the company.