Our team

Kelly Andrews

Founder and Managing Director

Kelly is the founder of Talented Recruitment since its inception in 2014. With qualifications in Industrial Psychology (Honours), Human Resources (Diploma) and Psychometrics (Certificate) Kelly has an inherent desire to help people find their own passion through career growth and development. 

With over 16 years in the Recruitment Industry, Kelly, a mother of two, thrives on seeing people achieve their full potential, in well-suited environments. She is passionate about recruitment and the connection she makes with and for her partners and candidates. 

“The people that matter to me the most are the people that are in my life. That’s who I really learn from, and it’s always a very personal kind of connection.” – Missy Peregrym

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Talya Kimberley

Sourcing Manager

Talya has been with the Talented team from the start, and has been in recruitment for 8 years’. Talya is an administrative powerhouse who knows candidates intrinsically. 

She is incredibly organized and enjoys exploring new industries and roles within the recruitment world. Talya is the back of house expert who manages the administrative processes, as well as the sourcing of top talent.

“It takes as much energy to wish as it does to plan.” Eleanor Roosevelt

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Janene Brigg

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Janene joined the Talented Team in 2019. Before that she spent 14+ years in the clothing industry, where she thrived in the fast paced and pressured environment and gained a diverse skill set in merging business and people.  She is resourceful and perceptive, and believes that her passion, drive, and willingness to go above and beyond are what set her apart and allow her to build strong working relationships with clients and candidates alike.

 “Have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow know what you truly want to become.” – Steve Jobs

“I have no idols. I admire work, dedication and competence.” – Ayrton Senna

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Lauren Pissarra

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Lauren has extensive experience from working at a leading Recruitment agency in London. While she studied Fashion Merchandising, she fell into the Recruitment Industry by her pure passion for people. She is bubbly and friendly and prides herself on matching the right candidate with an employer that resonates with them.

She is approachable, open minded and thorough in her processes. Lauren specializes in Finance, Logistics, Marketing and Administration.

“The harder you work, the luckier you get.”- Gary Player

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