Jigsaw HR ConsultantsJIGSAWHR CONSULTANTS
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General

What does Jigsaw HR Consultants do?

We are an HR consultancy based in Dubai, offering talent acquisition, HR structure and process design, performance systems, and ongoing advisory support.

Who do you typically work with?

We work with organisations that need to hire, strengthen their HR foundations, or improve how their teams operate. The scope is shaped around the business and its stage of growth.

Do you work with international clients?

Our focus is the UAE and GCC, with select international mandates considered according to the brief.

How is Jigsaw different from a standard recruitment agency?

Our services extend beyond hiring into HR foundations, performance systems, and ongoing people advisory.

What industries do you specialise in?

Our industry coverage includes technology, healthcare, logistics, media, professional services, retail, financial services, and construction.

What is the best way to get started?

Use the client enquiry form to describe your needs, or email hello@jigsawhrconsultants.com.

How long has Jigsaw HR been operating?

Contact the team for the current company profile and background. The founder’s experience and the firm’s operating history are distinct.

Talent

What types of roles do you recruit for?

We assess each brief across specialist, operational, management, and leadership positions.

Do you offer executive search?

Yes. Executive search is part of our talent acquisition offering.

How do you assess candidates?

We consider role requirements, capability, willingness, and values alignment through a structured assessment approach.

Can you help with multiple vacancies?

Yes. A retained search arrangement may suit ongoing or high-volume requirements.

How long does a search take?

Timing depends on the role, market, candidate availability, and interview process. We agree on a practical plan at the start.

Can a search be confidential?

Yes. Discuss the confidentiality requirements with us before sharing identifying details.

What information do you need to begin?

Share the role purpose, responsibilities, location, compensation range, essential requirements, and intended hiring timeline.

HR Services

Can you help a growing business set up HR?

Yes. We support organisation structures, policies, workflows, and HR system setup.

Do you write employee handbooks?

Employee handbooks and tailored policies are part of our HR foundation work.

Can you review existing processes?

Yes. We can identify gaps and help design clearer, more practical workflows.

Do you provide onboarding support?

We help design onboarding responsibilities, milestones, and supporting processes.

Can you help select an HR system?

We can advise on requirements and support implementation planning for appropriate HR platforms.

Do you offer outsourced HR support?

Ongoing HR advisory and operations support is one of our four service pillars.

Can you support leadership teams?

Yes. Leadership advisory focuses on people strategy and practical organisational challenges.

Performance

Can you create role-specific KPIs?

Yes. We build measures around the outcomes and responsibilities of each role.

Do you develop appraisal frameworks?

We support review cycles, scorecards, calibration, and constructive manager conversations.

How do task sheets help?

They create a shared view of priorities, progress, and ownership without needing constant status requests.

Can you improve an existing performance system?

Yes. We can review how measures, expectations, and conversations work together and recommend changes.

Pricing

How are services priced?

Pricing is agreed after we understand the scope, complexity, and level of support required.

What is a hire-as-needed model?

It is a success-based search arrangement for specific hiring requirements, subject to the agreed terms.

What is a retainer model?

It reserves dedicated capacity for an agreed scope of hiring or advisory work.

Can services be combined?

Yes. We can discuss a scope spanning more than one service pillar.

Where can I request a proposal?

Choose “I’m a client” on the Contact page and describe the work you need help with.

Candidates

How do I apply for an open role?

Select Apply on the Careers page. The role will be carried into the candidate enquiry form.

Can I submit my resume without a matching vacancy?

Yes. Use the Submit resume link to introduce yourself and your preferred roles.

Where can I find salary information?

Salary information is included in each role listing where confirmed. Ask the consultant for the approved package if it is shown as on request.

What should my application include?

Include your contact details, current location, relevant experience, preferred role, and an up-to-date resume.

Will submitting a resume guarantee an interview?

No. Applications are reviewed against the needs of the available roles.

How can I follow up?

Reply to your existing email conversation or contact hello@jigsawhrconsultants.com with the role title and your name.

Process

What happens after an enquiry?

The team reviews the information and contacts you to discuss scope or role suitability.

Who will be my point of contact?

Your point of contact is confirmed when the engagement or application is discussed.

What should I prepare for a discovery conversation?

Bring your priorities, the challenges you are facing, and any relevant role or team information.

How will we track progress?

For client work, agree on milestones, responsibilities, and an appropriate communication rhythm at the start.

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