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Big Wave Recruiting is a boutique HR-focused search firm trusted by smart Northwest organizations to deliver executive, senior-level, and fractional human resources leadership that accelerates business performance. Led by Seattle-based recruiter Chris Englin, the firm specializes in retained search across core HR disciplinestalent acquisition, total rewards/compensation and benefits, and learning and developmenthelping companies define the right role scope, craft compelling and equitable job descriptions, and run fair, effective interview processes. Big Wave conducts direct hire and interim placements and can coordinate multiple concurrent searches for established companies, early-stage ventures, and nonprofits. Deeply embedded in the Pacific Northwest talent market yet capable of reaching beyond the region when needed, the team is known for uncovering non-traditional, emerging, and otherwise hidden HR talent aligned to culture and strategy. Big Waves approach blends rigorous market mapping, careful candidate evaluation, and consultative advisory, often including fractional expertise to help clients evolve during inflection points. The firms outcomes include building complete HR teams from the top down for innovative brands like Pok�mon, securing transformative HR executives for consumer brands such as Outdoor Research, and placing mission-driven HR leaders for nonprofits like Treehousewhere the work included ramping on trauma-informed practices to better serve organizational needs. With an emphasis on DEIB, inclusive hiring, and measurable business impact, Big Wave maintains long-term relationships with clients and candidates; 82% of clients are repeat customers and most searches close in an average of 30 days from launch to accepted offer. Beyond corporate mandates, Big Wave extends pro-bono support to nonprofits, reflecting a values-driven commitment to community impact. Whether the need is a VP of HR, an HR Director, or specialized TA, L&D, or Total Rewards leadership, Big Wave makes hiring faster, easier, and strategy-aligned.
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