Who we are.

We’re a small team with big heart.

Simona Mayer, Director of Hourglass Recruitment, a boutique Legal & Compliance recruitment firm based in Melbourne, Australia

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As the daughter of a holistic patient focused family GP and an Occupational/Vocational Rehabilitation Counsellor, Simona absorbed from a young age a love of people. Throughout her professional career in diverse roles, her enduring attribute has been forming lasting relationships with those she has encountered along the way.

Simona’s expertise is in Private Practice and In House recruitment across a number of industry practice areas. Most recently, Simona was the only female Partner at one of Australia’s leading recruitment companies. She has over 15 years of executive search and recruitment experience in market mapping, succession planning and broader industry research across professional, corporate and financial sectors, both nationally and internationally.

Renaissa Tee, Director of Hourglass Recruitment, a boutique Legal & Compliance recruitment firm based in Melbourne, Australia

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When Renaissa was practising as a lawyer, she dealt with her fair share of recruiters, however was often unsure about whether they had her best interests at heart. This made her realise how integral trust was to successful recruitment. After all, choosing a career path is a life-changing decision, so having confidence in those who provide guidance is essential.

Renaissa completed a double degree in Law and Commerce and was admitted to the legal profession as an Australian lawyer in 2017. During her legal career, Renaissa particularly enjoyed building authentic relationships with her clients, as well as creating bespoke solutions that best aligned with their needs. These sentiments are what saw her transition into the recruitment industry and ultimately specialise in Legal & Compliance.

Our first impressions.

Simona Mayer and Renaissa Tee, Directors of Hourglass Recruitment, a boutique Legal & Compliance recruitment firm based in Melbourne, Australia

“When I first met Renaissa…

…she was embarking on her legal career journey. I was immediately impressed by her enthusiasm, energy and ambition. I believed wholeheartedly in her ability to advance and excel in anything she set her mind to; primarily because of her intellect, maturity and her emotional intelligence. I have had the privilege of witnessing Renaissa's legal career progress over the years before a fortuitous discussion saw her transition across into legal recruitment. Renaissa has a natural ability to build strong relationships and is a formidable and dedicated advocate for her candidates and clients.”

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Simona Mayer and Renaissa Tee, Directors of Hourglass Recruitment, a boutique Legal & Compliance recruitment firm based in Melbourne, Australia

“When I first met Simona…

…I was in my final year of law school. I had never met anyone like her. There is something undeniably honest and nurturing about Simona; it draws you to her and demands you remember her. I didn’t have much legal experience at that stage of my life, yet she respected me, understood me, and believed in me. Simona supported me throughout my legal career, and ultimately had me join her in the recruitment industry to specialise in Legal & Compliance. Over the years, she has remained true to herself and has always managed to impress me with her sincerity and care.”

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