Our Services

HR Executive Search

Gain unrivalled access and insights into the 'who's who' of Human Resources.

We will find a Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), or Head of People and Culture to support strategy, engage people and drive culture.

Unrivalled HR connections

Those looking for a Human Resources executive will benefit from our intimate knowledge of the HR profession, and the senior leaders who work within it.

With relationships stretching back over 25 years, our network of HR executives is second to none. Respected long-term connections help us to open closed doors and effectively influence the search process.

A complete picture

Having witnessed many senior leaders progress throughout their careers, we are able to provide unique insights into their background and experience.

Our extensive candidate evaluations go well beyond the resume. We provide you with a holistic picture of motivations, reputation and leadership style. To help you make a fully informed hiring decision preferred candidates also undergo psychometric, skills and capabilities assessments.

From succession planning to career coaching as well as extensive on-boarding and after-care support, we facilitate a seamless transition.

A deep knowledge of HR

We are Australia's top HR Executive Search firm. With a thorough understanding of industry best practice, we are able to consult with and guide you in finding a high-calibre executive ready to support strategy, drive culture and engage/retain people.

Our knowledge of industry trends, innovations and best practice help the organisations we work with stay ahead of the curve, no matter how fast the landscape changes.

Interim HR Executives

Interim HR Executives can provide a steady hand to steer the ship, or senior specialist consultants can assist with specialist projects and change agendas.

Our Executive-level contractors are pre-vetted and supported by our team throughout their placement. They enter the role ready to provide leadership, certainty and clear direction during periods of transformation.

Why people like us

For 25 years, our team has built a vibrant and highly respected network of HR professionals across Australia and around the world. The relationships we’ve built and our deep knowledge of the market allow us to achieve what others can’t.

We set the bar high, because we care about our clients’ success. Here are a handful of comments that prove just that:

Our experience with Next Step has been fantastic. They are very professional and worked with us from the initial phase of developing our requirements to final stage of recruiting the right candidate for our company. They always check in periodically and are very friendly.

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“[The Next Step] endeavour to support candidates through their career journey, not just an isolated job opportunity.”

Mab

HR Advisor

“Have had an amazing experience with The Next Step… very supportive throughout the process."

Safina

Senior HR Advisor

“I have now dealt with The Next Step as both a client and a candidate and in my experience they treat both with respect and are just a great agency to deal with.”

Michael

Change Manager

“I would rate this as the best agency in Australia.”

Harsha

Remuneration & Benefits Manager

[The Next Step] did not give up on the search when the first round of candidates were not successful - they kept going, and we ended with a great candidate!