(L - R): Natalie Louicia Ball (people partner) and Sarah McKenna (founder).

Sunderland based specialist HR recruiter celebrates six years of successful growth

Sunderland based specialist HR recruiter Sarah McKenna HR Recruitment Ltd is celebrating their six-year milestone as they embark on one of their busiest years to date.

2023 has already seen an “incredibly strong” start and the specialist HR recruiter is on target to have the most successful first quarter since the business launched, with the potential to top 2021/2022 which saw the team double turnover.

Investment has included the launch of a new website and a new role created (People Partner) with the perfect match found in Natalie Ball who will bring her extensive skills base to the team to elevate the service offered to all candidates and clients.

Relationships have been “at the heart of the success story” with the pattern of the business model evolving and a higher percentage of clients who are now long-standing customers and repeat business to expand their growing teams.

The team has seen a high influx of recommendations and referrals from their highly engaged social network, with a noticeable increase in new enquiries and introductions through LinkedIn.

With an established base at Hope Street Xchange, founder Sarah McKenna is on a mission to further build the momentum and continue to grow the business and invest in the region and in particular Sunderland further.

Sarah McKenna commented: “As a Sunderland girl myself I love that I am based here and as the business grows, I am committed to employing more people from the local area. The growth journey for the business has been phenomenal, exceeding targets and building the most amazing network of clients and contacts over the last six years.

“My vision is to create a supportive, flexible and enjoyable working environment where people can be their best selves at work without the pressures and unrealistic expectations that you find in some traditional recruitment businesses, alongside, offering development and training.

“For the next stage of development, I’m very keen to grow the team organically where people are in roles they are passionate about and enjoy, it’s a really exciting time for the business.”

Sarah McKenna HR Recruitment recruits across all industries and specialises in HR, Learning and Development and Talent roles, from HR Director to HR Graduates. The team has built a reputation for having an “authentic, friendly and transparent” approach offering high-quality service to both clients and candidates alike.


By Matthew Neville – Senior Correspondent, Bdaily

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