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The Hawkins Company

The Hawkins Company is a management consulting firm specializing in executive recruitment, widely recognized for its leadership in talent acquisition and talent management with a deep, sustained commitment to diversity and inclusion. Established in 1984 and headquartered in Los Angeles with a presence in San Ramon, the firm conducts national executive searches and consulting engagements across private, public, educational, and nonprofit sectors, with more than 700 completed assignments and a placement rate exceeding 90 percent. While generalist in scope, The Hawkins Company has built specific expertise in automotive and aerospace, banking and financial services, educational institutions, entertainment and leisure, foundations, healthcare and human services, government, nonprofit organizations, public and investor-owned utilities, and transportation and transit agencies. Executive search is the cornerstone of its offering, complemented by career transitioning and executive coaching services that support recruitment, retention, and leadership advancement. The firm tailors each search to client needs, prioritizing integrity, responsiveness, and personal attention, and measures success through repeat business, referrals, and the long-term performance of its placements. A pioneer in diversity recruiting at senior levels, The Hawkins Company operates on the belief that it is responsible for producing diverse, qualified candidate pools; in the last three years, 75 percent of placements have been women and/or people of color. Led by founder and President/CEO William D. Hawkins, the consulting team brings over 75 years of combined experience, having managed assignments from routine to highly confidential across both public and private environments and placing CEOs, COOs, CAOs, CFOs, directors, and senior managers nationwide. Their client roster spans major cities and agencies, universities and school districts, foundations, healthcare systems, utilities, and Fortune 500 corporations, reflecting a consistent ability to apply rigorous private sector search strategies to public sector and nonprofit needs and to deliver best-in-class diverse leadership talent.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentTotal Talent MgmtGovernment AdministrationLaw EnforcementMilitary & DefensePhilanthropyHigher Education (Faculty, Administration)Corporate Training & Coaching

HQLos Angeles, United States

JAG Talent

JAG Talent is a specialist headhunting firm dedicated to recruiting Technical Services, Mine Management, and Metallurgy professionals for hard rock mining operations across Australia. Built on more than a decade of focused mining recruitment experience, the company delivers a highly targeted search methodology that replaces job advertising with rigorous market mapping and direct outreach to every suitable candidate nationwide. Its consultants invest time to understand each brief in depth, including role requirements, culture, and desired attributes, and then conduct structured searches that include personalized phone engagement, in depth interviews, and robust shortlists. JAG Talent manages the full lifecycle of a permanent hiring process for clients in mining, resources, infrastructure, civil, and heavy engineering environments, coordinating interview logistics and site visits, completing reference checks and reporting, and supporting offer, contract, and remuneration negotiations. The firm continues its involvement through onboarding and post placement support and stands behind outcomes with a replacement guarantee. Clients value JAG Talent for its niche focus, consultative approach, and relationships across Australias hard rock mines, which enable rapid, informed access to passive talent that is often not visible on the open market. The firm partners effectively with internal HR and talent teams, complementing existing selection processes with executive search rigor, strategic search, market intelligence, and culture shaping insights. By staying intentionally narrow in scope and working a limited number of mandates at any one time, JAG Talent provides the attention to detail and speed required to secure high impact professionals in competitive mining markets, while ensuring long term fit and retention for both candidate and employer.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentPayrolling/EOROil & GasRenewable EnergyMiningChemical ManufacturingElectrical EngineeringIndustrial Automation

HQBrisbane City, Australia

Emerald Search Partners, LLP

Founded in 2001, Emerald Search Partners, LLP is a boutique executive search firm that partners with industry leaders, early- to mid-stage growth companies, and boutique specialty firms to identify, hire, and retain exceptional talent. With more than 45 years of collective experience, the partners have built a relationship-driven model grounded in candid communication and long-term trust. The firm delivers search solutions on contingency, modified retained, and fully retained bases, enabling flexibility aligned to the criticality and complexity of each mandate. Practice coverage spans Finance & Accounting, Private Equity & Venture Capital, Corporate Strategy & Operations, Management Consulting, and Market Research. Within management consulting and professional services, Emerald Search Partners cultivates a deep network of candidates who have trained at top-tier or boutique consultancies and often hold advanced degrees, placing professionals from Senior Analyst and Consultant through Engagement Manager, Case Team Leader, Vice President, Principal, and Partner, as well as business development leaders. Their experience crosses multiple end markets—including Life Sciences & Healthcare, Consumer Products, Retail, Technology, Energy, and Financial Services—allowing the team to calibrate functional skill sets to specific industry contexts. Finance & Accounting placements range from senior finance managers and FP&A leaders to controllers and CFOs, while asset management and investment roles support private equity, venture capital, and portfolio companies across the deal and value creation lifecycle. In Corporate Strategy & Operations, the firm recruits strategy, transformation, and operational excellence leaders who combine analytical rigor with change leadership, and in Market Research it connects organizations with insights and competitive intelligence professionals who translate data into decisions. Clients rely on Emerald Search Partners to understand culture, strategic objectives, and hiring processes and to act as an extension of their brand in the market while building diverse, high-performing teams. Candidates engage the firm to map long-term career goals and navigate pivotal transitions with discretion and clarity. Led by Partners Ed Murphy and Michael Biron and based in Massachusetts, Emerald Search Partners executes rigorous searches with speed and precision, connecting great companies with exceptional talent through an unwavering commitment to partnership.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentContract StaffingBankingInsuranceInvestment ManagementPhysiciansPharmaceuticalsBiotechnology

HQNorwood, United States

Gillespie People Solutions

Gillespie People Solutions is a specialist Recruitment-to-Recruitment and in-house Talent Acquisition consultancy based in Scotland, trusted by recruitment agencies and corporate employers for building high-performing talent teams since 2011. Led by founder Hazel Gillespie, who brings over two decades of recruitment industry experience, the boutique team focuses on placing recruitment professionals at all levels—with a particular strength in senior and director appointments—across Scotland, the wider UK and selected international hubs including the UAE and Australia. The firm blends executive search rigour with hands-on market know‑how to deliver permanent hires and project-based talent solutions for Rec-to-Rec, internal recruitment, talent acquisition and broader HR roles, supporting clients that span multiple end markets such as accountancy and finance, sales and marketing, healthcare, construction and property, oil and gas, IT/digital and administration. Known for integrity, discretion and deep relationship-building, Gillespie People Solutions invests time to understand each client’s culture, growth stage and hiring challenges, then crafts search strategies that balance speed, quality and long-term fit. Candidates benefit from honest market insight, career mapping and confidential guidance to navigate moves within agency environments or into in-house talent teams, from trainee through to board level. The consultancy’s credibility is reinforced by repeat assignments and testimonials from leaders of respected recruitment brands who value the team’s ability to translate nuanced role requirements into precisely matched shortlists. Whether engaged on a one-off critical hire or to develop a longer-term recruitment strategy, Gillespie People Solutions applies a collaborative, outcomes-driven approach that is pragmatic and commercially aware. With an active job board, graduate entry pathways, and a far-reaching network across the recruitment profession, the firm consistently connects ambitious talent with organisations seeking to scale, transform or strengthen their recruiting capability—delivering measured impact and sustainable hiring results.

Permanent RecruitmentExec Search & Interim MgmtSOW/ProjectsAll industriesManagement ConsultingLegalTechnical WritingProject ManagementHuman Resources

HQGlasgow, United Kingdom

Centum Search

Centum Search is a boutique recruitment partner that helps startups and high-growth companies build exceptional engineering and leadership teams across Boston, New York, and beyond. Centered on engineering recruitment and executive search, the firm delivers speed, precision, and a standout candidate experience through its TECREC Method and 5&5 Promise—presenting five shortlisted candidates aligned to a client’s tech stack within five days. Centum Search’s offering spans permanent engineering placements, executive and leadership search for roles such as CTO, CIO, VP, and Director, and flexible talent solutions including Recruiting-as-a-Service (fractional, embedded TA) and staff augmentation/contracting to bridge skills gaps, scale quickly, and de-risk hiring with contract-to-hire options. The team is known for tailored search strategies that rigorously evaluate technical depth, domain alignment, and culture fit, while maintaining confidentiality and integrity throughout the process. With deep networks across technology disciplines—software engineering, data, cloud, AI/ML, and cybersecurity—the firm supports clients in sectors such as SaaS, EdTech, HealthTech, Retail Tech, Consumer Tech, and high‑tech manufacturing, as well as selected financial services use cases. Case studies highlight measurable impact, including a leading EdTech startup tripling its engineering team with 100% retention and a HealthTech client cutting time-to-fill while upgrading process and candidate experience. For organizations needing bandwidth, Centum Search embeds seasoned recruiters to accelerate hiring, improve processes, and reduce cost-per-hire; for delivery-critical timelines, its staff augmentation model provides pre-vetted engineers who ramp fast and keep projects on track. A certified minority-owned and woman-owned business enterprise in Massachusetts, the City of Boston, and the State of Virginia, Centum Search integrates diversity sourcing into every engagement to broaden access and representation. Through structured intake, rapid shortlisting, interview support, references, and offer management, the firm makes hiring more predictable and scalable for founders and talent leaders alike.

Permanent RecruitmentContract StaffingExec Search & Interim MgmtSoftware DevelopmentCybersecurityData ScienceMedical DevicesHealthcare AdministrationMental Health Care

HQBoston, United States

Pinnacle Group

Founded in 1988, Pinnacle Group International is a specialized executive search firm dedicated to the lower and middle market within the alternative investment space. The firm partners with private equity and venture capital funds, SBIC funds, private credit and debt vehicles, asset management firms, family offices, endowments and foundations, fund-of-funds and secondary investors, hedge funds, real estate investment firms, and merchant and investment banks to build high-performing teams. Over more than three decades, Pinnacle Group has refined a uniquely personal and confidential approach to contingent executive search that improves recruiting efficiency and consistently surfaces hard-to-find talent. Its experienced executive recruiters and career consultants place professionals from analyst and associate through vice president, principal, and general partner, aligning technical skill, investing acumen, and cultural fit to client strategy. Guided by core values—trust and personal service, discretion and confidentiality, integrity and consistency, and responsiveness and professionalism—the firm focuses on long-term relationships that deliver repeatable hiring outcomes. Headquartered in Carefree, Arizona, Pinnacle Group operates nationally, leveraging deep networks across buy-side and sell-side markets to support front-office investing roles and select adjacent functions such as capital formation and investor relations tied to the alternative investment ecosystem. Clients benefit from targeted research, informed market intelligence, and curated shortlists that accelerate decision-making, while candidates gain access to coveted opportunities and practical guidance through the firm’s Career Tips content. Reflecting its commitment to stewardship, Pinnacle Group donates one percent of revenue to environmental and other charitable causes. By combining disciplined search methodology with high-touch service, the firm helps growth-minded investment organizations and exceptional finance professionals reach the pinnacle of their business and careers.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentTotal Talent MgmtBankingInsuranceInvestment ManagementConstructionArchitectureInterior Design

HQBoulder, United States

Pacific Staffing

Pacific Staffing is a Sacramento-based recruitment firm that has connected Northern California’s employers and job seekers since 1987. With more than three decades of regional expertise, the company delivers contingent staffing, direct hire, and executive search solutions through its Pacific Exec-Search division. Pacific Staffing partners with organizations across Sacramento, the Bay Area, and beyond, taking a consultative approach that emphasizes in-depth intake, cultural alignment, and the soft skills that drive long-term success. The team supports a wide range of white-collar roles, including administrative and executive assistants, receptionists, call center and data entry professionals, accounting support such as AP/AR clerks and bookkeepers, and legal staff like paralegals and legal secretaries; they also recruit for IT, HR, finance, executive leadership, and specialized medical positions. For employers seeking flexibility, the firm’s contingent staffing options provide short-term coverage and temp-to-hire pathways, while direct hire recruiting is tailored to attract top-tier permanent talent. Executive search engagements are led with a disciplined, ethics-focused methodology that leverages a deep network, transparent communication, and carefully crafted position profiles to secure high-impact leaders. To reduce administrative burden and risk, Pacific Staffing offers HR outsourcing services that help clients stay compliant with ADA, Family Leave, wage regulations, and I-9 requirements, and can coordinate drug screening and criminal background checks upon request. Candidates benefit from a straightforward process—apply or submit a resume, meet with an expert recruiter, and connect with matched opportunities—as well as an online portal for timesheets and onboarding. Consistently praised by clients and candidates for responsiveness, professionalism, and results, Pacific Staffing remains a trusted boutique partner dedicated to delivering real solutions and real results for the Northern California market.

Permanent RecruitmentTemporary StaffingExec Search & Interim MgmtManagement ConsultingLegalAccounting (Audit, Tax)TelecomHospital & Health Care (Nursing)Physicians

HQSacramento, United States

Ascendant

Ascendant is a Western New York-based talent partner recognized for more than 35 years for its people-first approach and measurable outcomes in finding, developing, and transitioning top talent. As a Career Partners International firm, Ascendant blends deep local relationships with access to a robust global network and resources, enabling clients to attract leaders aligned to their culture while supporting workforce development and career transitions at scale. The firm’s offering centers on three integrated pillars: Executive Search to identify and secure high-impact leaders who fit the organization’s values and skill needs; Leadership Development programs that build resilient, communicative, and capable managers and executives through practical coaching and cohort-based learning; and Outplacement/Career Transition services that respectfully support departing employees to land stronger roles with modern tools, coaching, and market guidance. Ascendant’s clients span prominent regional employers across manufacturing, healthcare, and financial services, including industrial innovators, medical device makers, health plans, and banks, reflecting the firm’s breadth across complex, regulated, and technology-enabled environments. Its Executive Search practice leverages longstanding regional networks and CPI’s global reach to deliver diverse, values-aligned shortlists, while its leadership development curriculum—including recurring Leadership Excellence Training Programs—equips emerging and established leaders to navigate change, drive engagement, and communicate with impact. Outplacement participants benefit from structured modules, resume modernization, interview preparation, and job-search strategies that emphasize results-oriented storytelling and confident market reentry. Grounded in the belief that talent is an organization’s most valuable asset, Ascendant is known for caring, committed partnerships and a single-source solution that unites hiring, development, and transition support under one roof. Headquartered in Clarence Center, NY, the team serves growth-minded companies seeking a trusted local partner with global capabilities to elevate leaders, strengthen cultures, and deliver sustained organizational performance.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentTotal Talent MgmtAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseMedical DevicesHealthcare AdministrationMental Health Care

HQClarence Center, United States

Parker and Associates Inc

Parker & Associates Inc is a boutique recruiting firm based in Evansville, Indiana, known for professional and confidential talent acquisition across the tri-state area and beyond. The firm blends traditional search discipline with progressive sourcing strategies, enabling it to support hiring needs from growth-oriented companies to Fortune 500 corporations. Its team consists of specialist recruiters who cover a broad spectrum of roles, from top management to office support, with deep expertise across manufacturing, process automation, information technology, service/engineering, sales, and human resources. Clients value Parker & Associates’ full-service model, which means they don’t need to juggle multiple niche agencies to cover different functions; instead, they receive a single, coordinated partner that can address diverse requirements across the organization. The firm emphasizes trusted advisory support in addition to execution, helping hiring leaders make informed decisions on role design, compensation, and competitive talent dynamics. A long-term, relationship-driven approach underpins every engagement, prioritizing culture fit and organizational objectives over quick wins. Parker & Associates also brings day-to-day market intelligence—such as current salary benchmarks and labor availability—so clients stay aligned with real-time conditions. To reduce hiring risk, the company offers a performance guarantee that provides a replacement credit if a permanent or temporary placement does not meet expectations. Equally attentive to candidates, Parker & Associates supports job seekers through discreet career moves and encourages resume submissions for consideration across its active pipelines. Whether the need is an executive leader, an engineer, an IT specialist, a sales professional, or a reliable HR contributor, Parker & Associates delivers selective, high-quality shortlists and a responsive, confidential process designed to build teams that scale and endure.

Permanent RecruitmentTemporary StaffingExec Search & Interim MgmtAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseCybersecurityData ScienceIT Infrastructure

HQEvansville, United States

Haley Stuart Group

Haley Stuart Group is a professional staffing and executive search firm based in the NYC metro area with headquarters in Montvale, New Jersey, serving clients across New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and nationwide. Operating through three specialized divisions—Creative, Legal, and Technology—the firm delivers executive and senior-level search, permanent/direct hire, and temporary and contract staffing solutions tailored to each client’s needs. Its customer-centric, consultative approach is built around listening closely to requirements, providing market insight when postings underperform, and deploying practice leaders with real field experience for precise, efficient hiring. In Creative, Haley Stuart Group partners with in-house marketing and advertising teams at regional, national and global organizations to recruit marketing strategists and managers, content and communications leaders, and design and UX talent. Its award-winning Legal practice connects law firms and corporate legal departments with partners, practice groups, associates, and in-house counsel, as well as administrative and support roles including paralegals, legal assistants, and litigation/document review professionals; their attorney recruiters conduct confidential outreach to currently practicing attorneys when needed. The Technology division offers full-service IT staffing for small companies, Fortune 500 enterprises, and government agencies, supplying developers, business analysts, help desk specialists, network engineers, and project managers. Clients benefit from a single, dedicated point of contact, an experienced team averaging more than 15 years in the industry, a candidate-presented-to-interviewed ratio better than 2:1, and strong retention, with most placed candidates remaining three years or more. Whether building out a new department or filling a critical niche role, Haley Stuart Group’s disciplined process, deep networks, and regional-to-national reach consistently produce responsive, accurate, and successful talent acquisition outcomes for employers and real career opportunities for job seekers.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentContract StaffingDigital MarketingContent CreationPublic RelationsTechnical WritingProject ManagementSoftware Development

HQMontvale, United States

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