SP Talent Solutions

Sarah Pihan of SP Talent Solutions, with long brown hair wearing a black blazer and blue jeans, standing indoors in a modern office or lobby space with glass walls, plants, and chairs. She is smiling and resting her hand on a wooden surface.

Our goal is to impact the growth and success for our clients through our engagement of high-quality talent.

High Quality Talent, Organisational Success

SP Talent Solutions partners with organisations to deliver flexible, relationship-led talent and recruitment solutions, acting as an extension of your business with a focus on representing your brand with authenticity and a rigorous commitment to sourcing high-calibre talent.

Led by Founder Sarah Pihan, we provide scalable solutions, from fully outsourced executive search and recruitment to unbundled, on-demand services, talent acquisition advisory, and fractional in-house support.

Our three engagement models give clients flexible access to senior recruitment expertise, tailored to deliver maximum value and support long-term success.

Our Services

We offer three engagement models, allowing our clients the flexibility to access senior recruitment capability in a way that adds the most value to each organisation

Executive Search and Recruitment

Our executive search and recruitment leverage deep industry experience, trusted relationships and extensive professional networks to deliver a comprehensive end-to-end service.

In addition, our flexible unbundled model allows you to engage only the specific stages where expert support adds the most value.

Typical engagements include market mapping, headhunting, resume screening and shortlist delivery.

Talent Acquisition Advisory

Executive-level Talent Advisory enabling organisations to strengthen recruitment strategy, capability, EVP, proactive talent sourcing and workforce planning through practical, best-practice solutions.

By combining deep industry expertise with a strong focus on AI and technology, we help organisations build future-ready talent models that are proactive, scalable and sustainable.

On Demand Recruitment

Flexible Talent Acquisition support delivered by experienced recruitment professionals, built to scale up or down as your business requires.

From short-term assignments to dedicated squad solutions, we provide immediate capacity while protecting your employer brand and enhancing candidate experience, working seamlessly alongside your team to strengthen delivery and build internal capability.

Contact Us

If you would like to discuss how we can support your business to source and secure high-calibre talent or support your internal team, please enquire here or book a call with Sarah.

Clients we have worked with:

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  • "Sarah and her team recently completed a six-month Talent Advisory audit and uplift project, focused on driving improvement and efficiency in our Talent function. Sarah's expertise, structured approach, and strong business and commercial awareness helped us identify opportunities for improvement and strengthen our recruitment processes and decision-making. I highly recommend Sarah and her team to organisations looking to enhance their Talent Acquisition strategy and improve recruitment effectiveness. It was a pleasure working with them."

    — Helen Hovenga - General Manager, People and Culture.

  • “What sets Sarah apart is her personal approach and genuine commitment to understanding both the client’s needs and the candidate’s aspirations. She combines this with an incredible attention to detail, ensuring every step of the process is seamless. I highly recommend Sarah to anyone looking for a recruiter who truly goes above and beyond.”

    — Michael Pearce, Group Operations Manager, Nuchev.

  • “Thank you Sarah for your stewardship and seamless support in helping us recruit, select and appoint Nessa into our role. It was an absolute joy working with you and I'd like to recognise all the hours you spent in getting to know me and our organisation - you certainly went above and beyond!”

    — Caroline Mulcahy, CEO, Sexual Health Victoria.

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What makes SP Talent Solutions Different

A Genuine Partner, Not a Supplier

  • SP Talent Solutions works alongside your business as a trusted advisor, not a transactional external agency. We build a deep understanding of your culture, strategy, and hiring goals to enable context-aware, not just role-based, hiring decisions.

Authentic Brand Representation

  • Candidates engage directly with a representative of your business and brand, not a faceless intermediary. This results in clearer communication, a stronger employer brand, and better candidate relationships throughout the process.

Relentless, Uncompromising Search

  • A rigorous, network-led approach to sourcing that goes beyond advertising, drawing on deep relationships and direct headhunting to consistently surface high-calibre candidates that advertising alone won't reach.

Flexible, Scalable Solutions

  • From fully outsourced executive search to unbundled, on-demand support, advisory, and fractional in-house services, all within a simple, consistent delivery structure. Solutions that scale up or down with your hiring volume and needs.

Advisory Expertise 

  • Long-term capability building that strengthens your organisation's own talent function well beyond the life of the engagement. 

Immediate Support

  • A highly experienced team, ready to step in at any stage of the recruitment lifecycle; from initial briefing through to placement, from senior, specialist, or highly confidential roles, managed with the discretion and care they require.

Track Record & Retention

  • A strong network and deep recruitment experience, with an approach tailored to your company culture that consistently delivers high retention through genuine cultural fit.

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Your Executive Job Coach

Join our structured one-on-one executive coaching program designed to guide you through the search for your next executive role.