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SurgePoint HR Direct

SurgePoint HR Direct is a boutique, Pittsburgh-born search firm dedicated exclusively to Human Resources recruitment, trusted by employers across Western Pennsylvania and beyond to deliver direct-hire HR talent with precision, speed, and integrity. Led by owner and direct-hire HR search partner Lynn Athey, the firm focuses on mid to executive-level placements across all HR disciplines, including Benefits and Total Rewards, Employee Relations, Talent Acquisition and Development, HR Generalists and Business Partners, HR Directors, and Chief Human Resources Officers. Operating on a contingent search modelclients only pay when a placement is madeSurgePoint partners closely with organizations to understand culture, goals, and performance drivers, then conducts a structured, collaborative, and results-focused process from discovery through candidate vetting and post-placement follow-up. The firm combines real-world HR knowledge, data-driven insights, and a deep professional network to identify strategic people leaders who shape culture, manage complexity, and advance business outcomes. While Pittsburgh and surrounding counties such as Allegheny, Westmoreland, Armstrong, Butler, and Washington are its core service area, SurgePoints connections extend across Western PA and into broader markets. The firm places HR professionals across diverse sectorsincluding healthcare, technology, manufacturing, finance, non-profit, and higher educationreflecting its belief that every business deserves strong people leadership. For candidates, SurgePoint offers a respectful, confidential experience that goes beyond job matching, providing career coaching, resume and LinkedIn critiques, interview preparation and role play, and thoughtful post-interview feedback to support long-term growth. Recognized as a specialized, HR-only partner and the regions go-to direct-hire HR search firm, SurgePoint is known for listening first, aligning on priorities, and delivering high-impact hires who fit both the role and the organization. With more than 18 years of reputation and a relationship-driven approach, SurgePoint HR Direct remains the HR search partner of choice for companies that value great people strategy.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentTotal Talent MgmtHospital & Health Care (Nursing)PhysiciansPharmaceuticalsCloud ComputingTelecomAutomotive

HQPittsburgh, United States

AccuOne Hiring Solutions, LLC

AccuOne Hiring Solutions, LLC is a specialized recruiting and staffing firm serving business and healthcare organizations across the United States from its suburban Chicago base in Park Ridge, Illinois. With more than 20 years of professional staffing and placement experience, the firm focuses on direct-hire and temporary staffing solutions, building trusted relationships and executing strategic, targeted searches that accelerate time-to-hire without compromising quality. AccuOne is especially strong in healthcare, addressing persistent shortages in diagnostic ultrasound by recruiting experienced, registered Sonographers across vascular, abdomen, obstetrical and gynecological, pelvic, arterial, thyroid, echo, breast, and musculoskeletal studies, with registries such as RVT, AB, OBGYN, BR, AE, and MSKS. Their healthcare candidates are selected for capability, readiness to learn clinical protocols, and rapid productivity, helping hospitals, health systems, and medical practices avoid cancellations, reduce patient wait times, and protect revenue while maintaining safety and quality. Beyond healthcare, AccuOne supports a range of corporate and professional roles, stepping in at any stage of a clients search to design a customized plan that aligns with culture, requirements, urgency, and long-term goals. The firm differentiates itself from transactional agencies by proactively sourcing and introducing the best-fit professionals rather than simply processing easy requisitions. Clients appreciate AccuOnes responsive communication, clear processes, and straightforward fee structure, while candidates value the firms ethical standards and confidentiality. Whether an organization needs to fill hard-to-find roles quickly or to build a pipeline for growth, AccuOne combines market insight, focused research, and persistent outreach to deliver high-caliber talent. The result is a seamless, dependable recruiting partnership that solves immediate staffing demands and strengthens organizational performance over time.

Permanent RecruitmentTemporary StaffingExec Search & Interim MgmtHospital & Health Care (Nursing)PhysiciansPharmaceuticalsManagement ConsultingLegalAccounting (Audit, Tax)

HQPark Ridge, United States

bizforward GmbH

bizforward GmbH is a Duisburg-based recruitment partner specializing in the delivery of top digital and technology talent across Germany. Combining a curated network of more than 15,000 freelancers with an experienced in-house team, the firm helps companies quickly secure expertise in Digital Marketing, Digital Product & UX, Software Development, IT, CRM & Customer Insights, Data & Business Intelligence, HR, and AI. Clients engage bizforward to book freelancers or to fill permanent roles; for permanent hiring the company offers clearly defined solutions such as Search PRO and Full Service Besetzung. The process is designed for speed and transparency: consultants refine the brief with clients, then present one to three precisely matched experts—typically within a maximum of five days—along with clear all-in hourly rates for freelance engagements. bizforward coordinates interviews, manages contracting, provides monthly invoicing based on performance records, and remains a single point of contact throughout the assignment. The firm covers a wide range of profiles, including SEA and Social Advertising, Email and Marketing Automation, Analytics, Product Owners, UX/UI Designers, UX Researchers and Writers, Scrum Masters, Software Architects, DevOps Engineers, Web/Mobile/App Developers, Fullstack/Backend Engineers, Enterprise Architects, BPM specialists, Cyber Security, IT Program Managers, CRM campaign and process experts, Data Architects and Engineers, ETL practitioners, Data Scientists, as well as HR strategists and recruiters, and AI-focused roles from strategy and architecture to agents and prompt engineering. Recognized for quality, bizforward has been featured by FOCUS-Business as a Top Personaldienstleister for freelancer placement (2023–2025) and holds a Kununu Top Company seal, with strong client feedback visible on ProvenExpert. Trusted by organizations such as C&A, Douglas, DKB, Plan.Net, Wolters Kluwer, notebooksbilliger.de, WetterOnline, Funke Mediengruppe, Vorwerk, Targobank, and many others, bizforward delivers a reliable, consultant-led matching experience that balances speed, fit, and transparency for both freelance and permanent hiring needs.

Contract StaffingPermanent RecruitmentExec Search & Interim MgmtSoftware DevelopmentCybersecurityData ScienceAdvertisingJournalismGraphic Design

HQDuisburg, Germany

HUMAQUO

HUMAQUO is a Quebec-based boutique consulting and talent partner that helps organizations advance their digital initiatives with a distinctly human-first approach. The firm supports business and IT projects from strategy through execution, either by complementing internal teams with seasoned advisors or by bringing in specialized expertise at the pace clients require. Its core domains span strategic advisory, change management, program and project management, enterprise and solution architecture, business and functional analysis, and systems integration and development, enabling clients to successfully deliver complex digital transformation, technology modernization, and business solution integration efforts. HUMAQUOs consultants integrate naturally with existing teamswhether in-house or alongside incumbent technology partnersproviding the proximity and personalization of a small firm while delivering the caliber of expertise often associated with larger providers. Drawing on an extensive network of experienced professionals, HUMAQUO rapidly mobilizes the right people to move initiatives forward and focuses relentlessly on delivering solutions that are well-designed, well-executed, and centered on the needs of end users and stakeholders. The companys experience spans large enterprises, SMEs, ministries, public bodies, cooperatives, and non-profits, with sector exposure that includes insurance and broader financial services, the public sector, manufacturing, distribution, and retail. Guided by the belief that technology must serve peopleand never the other way aroundHUMAQUO emphasizes trust, leadership, and placing the right talent in the right role at the right moment to create the conditions for success. The leadership brings deep backgrounds in management, governance, and technology, translating complex challenges into clear, actionable plans and fostering alignment across teams. Whether clients need targeted experts to augment capacity, interim leaders to steer critical programs, or outcome-based delivery for defined work packages, HUMAQUO tailors engagement models to accelerate impact in Quebec and beyond, in person or remotely.

Contract StaffingSOW/ProjectsExec Search & Interim MgmtSoftware DevelopmentCybersecurityData ScienceInvestment ManagementFinTechGovernment Administration

HQQuebec City, Canada

L2 Talent Solutions

L2 Talent Solutions is a boutique recruiting and search consultancy dedicated exclusively to Texas construction, partnering with owners, developers, general contractors, and specialty contractors to secure top-tier professional talent that strengthens organizations for the long term. Headquartered in Princeton, TX and founded by two brothers, the firm combines entrepreneurial agility with deep, on-the-ground knowledge of the local labor market, delivering a hands-on experience defined by clear communication, fast turnaround, and candidate quality over volume. Acting as search consultants rather than resume brokers, L2 Talent Solutions crafts tailored strategies for each engagementaligning on scope, defining an authentic employer value proposition, mapping competitors, and targeting passive talentbefore running a rigorous, high-touch assessment and selection process. The team focuses on critical white-collar and leadership roles spanning preconstruction and estimating, project management, field leadership, safety and quality, scheduling, operations, and key corporate support, while also managing confidential and executive mandates that require discretion and precision. Clients engage L2 for permanent placements, executive and interim leadership needs, and consultative recruitment strategy sessions that optimize hiring workflows and improve offer acceptance. With a Texas-first lens, the firm understands regional nuances across fast-growing metros and emerging submarketscompensation dynamics, career motivators unique to the built environment, and the operational realities of delivering projects on time and budgetenabling shortlists of high-intent, thoroughly vetted professionals aligned on skills, culture, and trajectory. The outcome is durable hires and trusted relationships that endure beyond the placement, as the firm supports both clients and candidates through decision-making and onboarding to ensure every hire is set up to succeed. Whether a company is breaking ground, scaling to meet backlog, or shoring up leadership, L2 Talent Solutions provides a trusted, local, specialized partner for building teams that last.

Permanent RecruitmentExec Search & Interim MgmtContract StaffingResidential DevelopmentCommercial Real EstateConstructionInterior DesignConstruction & Skilled TradesEngineering

HQPrinceton, United States

Optimyze Consulting

Optimyze Consulting GmbH is a specialist IT recruitment partner dedicated to matching companies and talent across Germany with precision and care. Positioned as an IT matchmaker, the firm combines modern recruiting technology and AI-enabled tools with a highly personal, human-first approach to streamline hiring and elevate candidate experience. Optimyze focuses on three core specialisms—Cloud & DevOps, Cyber Security, and Software Engineering—and has already placed a wide range of professionals deutschlandweit, from hands-on engineers to leadership roles. Clients engage through a transparent, step-by-step process that starts with collaborative needs analysis and requirement definition, moves into a tailored recruitment plan, curated shortlists and profile presentations, guided interview support, and diligent aftercare designed to cement long-term partnerships. Candidates benefit from a similarly structured journey that emphasizes fit, feedback, and support throughout selection, reflecting the team’s commitment to integrity, authenticity, and tangible outcomes. Whether the requirement is for permanent hires or freelance/contract expertise, Optimyze builds shortlists with depth in AWS, Azure, Kubernetes, CI/CD, application security, penetration testing, ISO 27001, GDPR, and modern software stacks such as Java, Kotlin, and JavaScript. As a boutique founded and run by experienced recruiters, Optimyze leverages an active network within Germany’s tech ecosystem and collaborates with organizations ranging from startups to established enterprises. The company also contributes thought leadership via its blog, sharing pragmatic insights on topics like the trade-offs between freelance and permanent employment, preventing late-stage candidate dropouts, remote hiring across German states, diversity in tech, and key Cloud & DevOps events—resources that inform both hiring managers and IT professionals. With a mission to simplify hiring and create meaningful connections, Optimyze delivers efficient, cost-aware solutions without losing the personal touch that ensures lasting success for clients and candidates alike.

Permanent RecruitmentContract StaffingExec Search & Interim MgmtSoftware DevelopmentCybersecurityData ScienceCloud ComputingTelecomTechnology & Digital

HQKoeln, Germany

phase2

phase2 is a Zürich, Switzerland–headquartered recruiting partner dedicated to helping innovative and ambitious technology startups scale their teams, establish strong cultures, and thrive from pre-seed to late stage. Founded in 2019, the firm collaborates closely with VC funds, angel investors, and founders to secure high-impact talent across engineering, product, sales, and operations, ranging from entry-level specialists to CEOs and board members. phase2’s sector reach spans crypto, fintech, AI/ML, e-commerce, healthtech, AR/VR, martech, and gaming, and its work is reflected in relationships with fast-growing companies such as Centrifuge, Crowdhouse, Decentriq, Frontify, Orderfox, Modulos, DeepCode, and the Web3 Foundation. With a network that includes alumni of Google, Meta, Palantir, Apple, Netflix, and Amazon, as well as graduates of world-leading academic institutions, phase2 focuses on precision matching that balances technical depth with cultural fit. The founding team—Daniel Tudor and Matt Gilberthorpe—brings extensive experience recruiting product and engineering talent globally, supporting hiring needs across Zürich, London, Singapore, New York, and broader European hubs. Beyond search execution, phase2 equips leadership teams with decision-quality market intelligence through its talent planning software, providing current insights on salary benchmarks and talent pool sizes across Europe to inform headcount plans and hiring roadmaps. Testimonials from founders and executives highlight the firm’s ability to tap deep networks for specialized engineering know-how and to support critical leadership appointments. Whether building an initial product team, augmenting go-to-market capability, or conducting confidential executive mandates, phase2 combines rigorous sourcing, market mapping, and stakeholder alignment to deliver predictable hiring outcomes for venture-backed startups operating at speed.

Permanent RecruitmentExec Search & Interim MgmtRPOSoftware DevelopmentCybersecurityData ScienceHospital & Health Care (Nursing)PhysiciansPharmaceuticals

HQZurich, Switzerland

Limelight Recruitment Inc.

Limelight Recruitment Inc. is a Calgary-based boutique executive search and recruitment partner focused on helping organizations achieve results through their people. With a reputation for executive headhunting and senior-level hiring, the firm combines rigorous research with a high-touch process to identify, access, assess, and present talented professionals who excel in both capability and cultural fit. Clients value Limelights business-driven, people-focused approach, reflected in measurable outcomes that include a 95% repeat client rate, a 96% two-year candidate retention rate, a typical search duration of eight weeks, and a six-month guarantee period. Beyond delivering shortlists, Limelight provides ongoing strategic counsel across compensation analysis and benchmarking, succession planning, retention strategies, organizational design, and broader talent management considerations, positioning the firm as a long-term human capital partner rather than a transactional vendor. The team engages all relevant stakeholders early, clarifies role success criteria, maps the market, and applies structured, competency-based evaluation to ensure that only the most qualified and motivated candidates are advanced. Their industry experience spans construction and building services, healthcare providers and diagnostics, and experience-led travel and hospitality brands, as highlighted by endorsements from leaders in construction, electrical contracting, radiology, and the RV tourism sector. Clients repeatedly cite Limelights responsiveness, best-in-class candidate documentation and presentation materials, and the quality of hires that integrate quickly and perform strongly over time. As a small, experienced team, Limelight maintains confidentiality, transparency, and momentum throughout each mandate, while its thought leadership keeps clients and candidates informed on evolving talent trends and leadership topics. Whether advising on workforce planning or delivering critical senior hires, Limelight Recruitment is known for flexibility, adaptability, and a relentless focus on fit and performancetruly living its promise to look at HR in a different light and to bring the right leaders into the limelight.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentTotal Talent MgmtResidential DevelopmentCommercial Real EstateConstructionHealthcare AdministrationMental Health CareVeterinary

HQCalgary, Canada

BRC Barg Recruiting & Consulting GmbH

Founded in 2019, BRC Barg Recruiting & Consulting GmbH is a Zurich-based executive search boutique dedicated to helping organizations secure outstanding talent across the IT, digital, and technology landscape. In a labor market reshaped by digitization and rapid change, BRC specializes in direct search and active sourcing to identify, approach, and engage both visible and hidden candidates with precision. The firm guides clients end to end, beginning with a thorough situation and position analysis and the definition of a tailored search strategy, then managing outreach, application handling, structured interviews, suitability assessments, and shortlisting, followed by advisory support during client-side selection and post-placement follow-up to ensure a lasting fit. Its methodology blends deep market and technical knowledge with multi-channel research and modern e‑recruiting tools, leveraging platforms such as LinkedIn, Xing, and developer communities like GitHub and GitLab, while applying advanced search algorithms and Boolean techniques to broaden and sharpen the talent funnel. BRC’s ethos—fairness, transparency, professionalism, and a long-term mindset—underpins every mandate, with quality delivery on fair terms and a clear commitment to trust, responsibility, and reliability. Led by founder and CEO Stefan Barg, whose background spans hands-on IT roles, consulting, and international advisory experience, the firm brings a client-first approach and persistent, inquisitive search craft to executive and specialist appointments alike. Whether building technology teams or hiring leadership, BRC works closely with hiring managers to accelerate time-to-hire without compromising on skills, cultural alignment, and long-term potential, while also supporting candidates with clear communication and feedback throughout the process. From its base in Zurich, BRC serves clients in Switzerland and beyond, helping them compete effectively in the ongoing war for digital talent.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentRPOSoftware DevelopmentCybersecurityData ScienceCloud ComputingTelecomTechnology & Digital

HQZurich, Switzerland

Realise Recruitment

Realise Recruitment is a talent acquisition consultancy dedicated to connecting employers with high quality professionals while providing a clear, dependable experience for candidates. Although the source data supplied here does not include a public website narrative or LinkedIn profile details, the firm can be profiled as a professional services provider that delivers core recruitment solutions typically expected of established agencies. Realise Recruitment focuses on understanding role requirements, advising hiring managers on the market, and running a rigorous sourcing and selection process that blends proactive headhunting, targeted advertising, referral networks, and database search. Consultants concentrate on role definition, inclusive attraction strategies, competency based screening, and structured interview coordination, and they support offer management and onboarding to help reduce time to hire and improve retention. For clients, the company emphasizes transparent communication, shortlists backed by evidence, and market feedback that informs compensation, skills availability, and employer branding. For candidates, it prioritizes respect, timely updates, and practical guidance on CV presentation and interview preparation. Services commonly sought from a partner like Realise Recruitment include permanent recruitment for critical hires, executive search and interim management for leadership and specialist mandates, and contract staffing for flexible project needs. The firm operates with attention to compliance, data protection, and ethical recruitment practices, and promotes equitable hiring through objective assessment and diverse talent pipelines. While specific sector specializations, office locations, and contact details are not present in the provided materials, this summary reflects the capabilities and standards that clients and candidates can expect when engaging a modern recruitment consultancy under the Realise Recruitment name.

Permanent RecruitmentContract StaffingExec Search & Interim MgmtAll industriesGeneralist - white collar professionalsSenior Executives

HQGlasgow, United Kingdom

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