HR Executive Search Specialists
OE is more than a recruitment firm. We are strategic HR talent advisors with deep insights into the human resources landscape. Our global network and consistent communication enable us to deliver exceptional executive search solutions.
We provide bespoke strategies by tailoring executive search approaches, customising talent acquisition methods, and precisely matching organisational needs with top-tier HR professionals.
Our extensive international connections allow us to gain real-time market intelligence and understand evolving HR professional ecosystems.
Our core differentiators include an exclusive focus on executive HR talent, a commitment to diversity and quality, and a proactive advisory communication approach. We centre our philosophy on comprehending each client’s unique challenges, leveraging our comprehensive networks and HR expertise to drive organisational success through personalised executive search solutions.
Our service offering includes:

Executive search
Market-mapping
Executive interim
Talent assessment
Bespoke solutions
Market data intelligence
Expertise
OE is a brand associated solely with HR search. Our global team works in partnership with CEOs, Boards and HR leaders to secure the best, most diverse talent
Our dedicated team comes with forensic knowledge of the HR and search profession, giving us access to an outstanding global cross-sector network of HR talent. We invest the time to get to know your business and the culture, as well as understand the commercial drivers and tailor our approach accordingly. Our team is based in Europe and the US and travel regularly to the Middle East.
From private equity-backed firms to the FTSE 100 and Fortune 500, we recognise the increasingly important role the human resources function has in driving the overall business agenda, whether it is growth, mergers and acquisitions or transformation. We apply a sector agnostic approach to search to ensure we identify the right candidate from a broad and diverse talent pool.
Our ethos is to invest in the HR community, through facilitating talent communities and events. These include hosting topical events with thought-provoking speakers and supporting Oakleaf Partnership’s community groups such as the ProudHR network and our Women in Leadership programme.
Our Reach
OE partners with clients in the UK, Europe, the Americas and the Middle East across all market sectors and HR specialisms. Each member of our team of specialist search consultants is passionate about the people function and contributing to the HR debate. We value the need to meet our customers in person and regularly travel to enable this. We understand what it takes to attract and retain talent in a highly competitive global market.
Typical roles include
- Chief People Officer
- HR Director
- Talent Development
- Talent Acquisition
- C-Suite
- Reward
- Culture & Experience
- Organisational Development
- Transformation & Change
- Business Partnering
- Shared Services
- HRIS
- Equity & Diversity
- Employee Relations
Our Values
A Community
We care deeply about working collaboratively with our colleagues and customers to build lasting partnerships.
Courageous
We have the moral courage to always do the right thing, standing by our principles and challenging the status quo.
Authentic
We embrace individual differences and encourage the freedom to express our opinions and be who we are.
Respectful
We are professional at all times and our behaviours will always make our colleagues and customers feel welcome and comfortable.
Ambitious
We will always challenge ourselves to deliver our goals with vigour and enthusiasm.