Hire well. Transition with care. One trusted partner for the people moments that matter.

People & Purpose is the partner HR leaders trust across the whole employee lifecycle — HR Recruitment and Outplacement & Transition. Built by senior recruiters with ten years in the room.

Working with HR and People & Culture leaders Australia-wide — delivered in person across Sydney and NSW, and remotely nationwide.

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The whole lifecycle

One relationship across the whole employee lifecycle

The people moments that matter most for an organisation rarely sit in just one place. You hire someone in. You support them through the work. Sometimes the business changes, and how you support people through transitions matters. We’re the partner that handles both ends — so the relationship doesn’t churn when the need changes.

HR Recruitment

Hire the right HR talent — from HRBPs to CHROs and executive search. Two decades of expertise, a deep network, and a process built around long-term fit. Includes structured reference checking as part of every engagement.

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Outplacement & Transition

Support your people out with the same care you’d want for yourself — and protect your employer brand in the process. Recruiter-led coaching plus AI tools that do the heavy lifting.

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Who you’ll work with

Senior people. Not a portal.

Two partners, two decades in HR recruitment, real reputations across the Australian market.

People & Purpose is Bianca Clifton and Emma Egan. When you work with us, you work with us — every conversation, every decision, every detail.

That’s the difference, and it’s deliberate.

Bianca Clifton
Partner
Emma Egan
Partner
What we do

We work alongside HR and People & Culture leaders to build great teams and to look after the people in them — at every stage. From the ones you bring in, to the ones transitioning, we’re the partner that stays steady when the need changes.

Trusted partners

HR leaders who’ve worked with us

“I was certain that filling the two roles I required was near impossible. They are not at all standard P&C roles and we were seeking extra special people. Somehow Emma pulled this off and we now have incredible talent in our HR function.”
Christopher — CEO
“An incredibly thoughtful process end to end. Emma’s approach to deeply understanding the business and its immediate and forward requirements was welcomed. Exceptionally strong candidates were put forward and we have successfully onboarded a rock star new team member.”
Viona — HR Director
“Bianca Clifton is a fantastic HR partner & consultant. Bianca is excellent at keeping the channels of communication open between you and the hiring manager. She’s helped me land a great opportunity and I couldn’t be happier.”
Melissa — HR Director
“The support and guidance from Emma and Bianca is simply exceptional. Thanks to their coaching program, I was fully prepared for my interviews (5 rounds in total) and landed the job — negotiating a higher salary than I had expected.”
Program Participant — placed
“People & Purpose is a professional recruitment agency that engages in a high-touch client and candidate experience. With their honest and personal approach, I would have no hesitation in recommending them.”
Raymonda — HR Manager
“Emma Egan placed me in my current role and was great at communicating and making sure that I was properly informed at every step of the recruitment process. You don’t often come across recruiters like her.”
Divya — HR Manager
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Let’s talk about your people

Whether you’re hiring an HR leader, supporting a team through restructure, or planning the year ahead — we’d love to have a conversation about what your team needs.

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