Business leader testimonials

James Thiedeman
CEO
Chris worked with us at Altius Group for a number of years, optimising our recruitment and supporting us in driving (much needed!) double digit staffing growth. He was innovative, engaging, unrelenting and all with a smile on his face and a great sense of humour.

Derick Borean
Founder
Chris brings a unique blend of strategic insight and hands-on expertise, ensuring that recruitment processes are both efficient and people-centric. Chris maintained an ability to understand the evolving needs of the organisation and implement solutions that achieved strong outcomes, supported by data. I highly recommend Chris to anyone looking for a dedicated, innovative, and results-driven expert in his field.

Nikki Thomas
Founder
Chris goes above and beyond to ensure that the candidates experience is at the forefront of each and every decision. His ability to research the current market with regards to candidates within each area was also hugely helpful when making decisions about expansion and locations of where to open new offices.

COO | CFO
I had the privilege of working closely with Chris Paul during his time as Talent Optimisation Consultant at Altius Group, and I can confidently say that he made a significant and lasting impact. Over the course of two incredible years, Chris brought unmatched enthusiasm, expertise, and innovation to his role. His ability to achieve record hiring outcomes while elevating the candidate experience was simply outstanding.
Talent Professional testimonials

Jem Melcher
Division Manager
Chris is exceptionally knowledgeable in all areas of talent acquisition. Having joined the industry with no prior recruitment experience, I was fortunate to have Chris guide me into becoming a thorough, well-rounded recruitment consultant. He also showed me the core values of what it means to be a great manager. I highly recommend any company looking to strengthen their talent function to tap into Chris’s expertise

Sarah Miranda
Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist
Chris is one of the BEST human beings I've had the privilege of meeting. He has a immense collection of knowledge in the recruitment space and would be an asset to any business. One of his best qualities in par with his knowledge, is his People Management skills. He individualises his management style to each of his team members, and has always been able to support them in any aspect of their jobs or other matters.

Louise Anderson
Senior Recruitment Consultant
Chris has a genuine passion for helping individuals succeed, and this translates directly into his ability to build high performing teams. His insightful approach to talent strategy and his focus on enabling others to reach their full potential will undoubtedly be a tremendous asset to his next consultancy career move.

Lucille Kilshaw
Talent Acquisition Business Partner
Chris is amazing at what he does, not only does he bring years of invaluable experience within recruitment, people management and mentoring but his energy and people skills are unmatched! Chris has an in-depth understanding of what organisations need to exceed, how to find the best talent and how to guide and support those working in recruitment - in a genuine, engaging and encouraging way.

Ashleigh Jones
Lead People & Culture Partner
Chris is deeply passionate about data, which means his advice always comes with substance, insight, and rigour. You can count on him to produce high-quality work that is both thoughtful and impactful. Beyond his professional capabilities, Chris made a lasting contribution to our team culture—bringing warmth and collaboration to every interaction.

Natalia Dmochowska
Talent Acquisition Specialist
I had the pleasure of working alongside Chris, and I can confidently say he is one of the most knowledgeable and engaging professionals in the recruitment space, I have ever met. His expertise in talent optimisation for the talent acquisition team was truly impressive - he led multiple projects with precision, ensuring impactful results and efficient processes.

Carlo Domingo
Talent Acquisition Manager
Chris is genuinely the best Manager I've ever worked with!! He has the passion and dedication to drive culture, performance and innovation to boost business growth whilst always being supportive to all stakeholders, going above and beyond to meet successful outcomes.

Talent Acquisition Leader
I had the absolute pleasure of working closely with Chris, and his contribution to our recruitment function was truly transformative - bringing clarity, and measurable improvement to the way we operate, From day one, Chris brought a level of expertise, strategic thinking, and data fluency that truly elevated the way we worked.
Award-winning, scalable hiring results that drive business growth.
At Talent Pulse, we believe credibility is earned through outcomes. With nearly a decade of experience leading high-performing talent functions, Chris Paul has consistently delivered results, improving performance and efficiency which scale with the business. Here’s what that looks like in action.
Proof over promises
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Record-breaking performance across every talent acquisition function led, including doubling headcount within 12 months during a phase of early-stage talent acquisition maturity
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Finalist – LinkedIn Talent Team of the Year (2021) Finalist
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SEEK Talent Team of the Year (2024) Finalist
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Dramatic agency spend reduction through internal capability uplift, including a $200k+ saving vs the previous financial year
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Award-nominated candidate experience, with 90%+ satisfaction on key measures
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Scalable talent acquisition strategies that support new services and national growth
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Executive-aligned roadmaps linking brand, hiring, forecasting, and delivery
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Holistic talent attraction strategies using diverse sourcing, outreach, employer branding, and internal mobility initiatives
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Improved talent acquisition capability across multiple teams, mentoring recruiters and talent acquisition professionals — supported by over 40 extensive LinkedIn recommendations


