We’re a small, experienced consultancy with a big belief: hiring should be one of your business’s strengths, not a constant source of stress or spend.
We’ve sat on both sides of the table, as in-house leaders trying to scale quickly and as consultants helping others do the same.
That means we know what good hiring looks like, but more importantly, we know how messy, reactive, and expensive it can get when you don’t have the right systems in place.
Our Difference
No Agency Incentives
We’re not tied to placement fees or commissions - our only priority is helping you Make Every Hire Count.
Fully Independent
We don’t sell software or favour vendors. Our advice is 100% objective, designed around your needs, not someone else’s agenda.
ROI-focused Strategies
Every recommendation is built to drive measurable return — saving you time, reducing costs, and strengthening your hiring for the long haul.
Meet Our Founder
“Most growing businesses don’t have a hiring problem - they have a support problem.”
When companies scale, hiring pressure ramps up - fast. You need to find better talent, move quicker, and avoid costly mis-hires. But without an internal Talent function, the only guidance usually comes from those selling a solution: recruiters, platforms, or tools.
I’ve spent over 15 years in the thick of it - from agency side to building in-house teams, running embedded models and leading talent strategy across high-growth, high-pressure environments. I’ve seen where hiring gets stuck, where money gets wasted and what it actually takes to build something that works.
That’s why I created Hire Return - to give businesses real hiring capability, not just a shortlist. We help you build smarter systems, enable your hiring managers and create processes that scale with you.
No commissions. No sales targets. Just independent, expert support designed to Make Every Hire Count.
Bob Flynn, Founder
Our Values
At Hire Return, our values aren’t just words on a page - they shape how we work, how we show up for our clients, and how we measure success.
We believe in doing the right thing, not the easy thing, and in giving growing businesses the tools and confidence to hire on their own terms.
These values guide every partnership, every strategy, and every step we take to help you Make Every Hire Count.
Collaboration First
We don’t drop in with a one-size-fits-all playbook. We work alongside you, aligning hiring to your culture, goals, and growth plans.
Independence Matters
We're not a recruitment agency. That means unbiased advice, vendor-neutral recommendations, and zero commission-led influence.
Impact You Can Measure
Everything we do is tied to outcomes. We focus on efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and long-term hiring success, not vanity metrics.
Clarity Over Complexity
We believe in demystifying recruitment. No jargon, no fluff, just clear insights, grounded strategies, and actionable steps.
Explore Hire Return
Explore how our full range of options can help you take control of hiring, unlock long-term value andMake Every Hire Count.
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