Please introduce yourself, your background and what you do here at HMc

I’m Anita Vaughan, Director of Talent Solutions at Harrison McMillan. My background is in leading large-scale, embedded recruitment teams across government, aged care, and corporate sectors. At HMc, I head up our Talent Solutions division, which delivers RPO and augmented recruitment models, provides specialist HR advisory, and supports both small and large organisations on projects, whether that’s managing high-volume campaigns, stepping in when they’re in a tight spot, or helping them scale quickly during surge periods. Right now, I’m also building out our HR recruitment specialisation, a dedicated desk focused on supporting HR leaders and engaging with the HR community to grow capability and connections.

Can you please give a short overview of the role available in your team

We’re hiring experienced recruiters who are passionate about all things HR. This role is about partnering with HR leaders, including CPOs, HR Directors, and their teams, to understand their workforce challenges and deliver tailored solutions (perm, labour hire, contract, SOW) across everything from business partners and specialists through to senior leadership roles. It also means being part of the HR community: attending events, sharing insights, and building relationships that benefit clients, candidates, and your own professional growth.

Why is this role important to your team right now?

The demand for HR talent is only increasing. Organisations are reshaping their workforce strategies, and HR is right at the centre of that. By building a dedicated HR desk now, we can meet client demand while also strengthening our presence in the HR community, contributing to conversations, events, and networks that lift capability across the sector. This role will also expand our ability to deliver RPO and augmented recruitment solutions for HR functions, provide advisory support, and respond quickly to SMEs or large organisations during times of change or surge.

What kind of impact can someone in this role expect to make?

A huge one. You’ll be placing people into roles that directly shape workplace culture, engagement, and transformation. By working with senior HR leaders and CPOs, and by engaging with the wider HR community, you’ll have a chance to influence not just individual placements but the growth of knowledge, capability, and relationships across the profession. Your work contributes directly to how organisations build resilience, manage change, and deliver for their people.

What type of person do you think will thrive in your team?

Someone who’s curious about people and how organisations tick. If you love building strong relationships, have the confidence to advise senior stakeholders, and enjoy being part of the HR community, sharing, learning, and contributing, you’ll thrive here.

What skills or attributes do you want to see in candidates?

We’re looking for strong recruitment delivery skills, especially in professional or HR disciplines. Attributes that make the difference are adaptability, commercial thinking, and a natural ability to connect with people at all levels, from emerging HR talent through to executive leaders. An interest in engaging with the HR community and building long-term networks is a big plus.

How would you explain your management style?

I focus on support and stretch and strengths. I want people to know they’ve got a leader who will back them but also challenge them to grow. I encourage independence, and I’m hands-on with coaching and removing roadblocks when needed. I like Brené Brown’s idea of a leadership model, leading with a warm front, a strong commercial back, and heart. It’s about balancing empathy with accountability, and creating an environment where people feel both supported and empowered.

What is the best thing about working for Harrison McMillan?

The culture of growth and flexibility. We’re small enough to be bespoke in how we tailor what we do, but big enough to be working on major contracts in an entrepreneurial environment. We’ve built a workplace where people are supported and stretched, and where they’re genuinely seen and appreciated.

What is the best thing about working in Talent Solutions?

The variety and the scale of impact. We deliver everything from embedded RPO solutions, to advisory projects, to white-label recruitment for SMEs, through to high-volume or surge campaigns for large organisations. It’s fast-paced, entrepreneurial, and you see firsthand how your work supports clients to deliver services, shape strategies, and grow their people. On top of that, you get to be part of the HR community—attending events, sharing knowledge, and building networks that benefit everyone involved.

Find out more about the role and other current opportunities here: Harrison McMillan | Recruitment Agency