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Hato HR Solutions GmbH

Hato HR Solutions GmbH is a German recruitment and staffing specialist within the Hato Group, serving clients with tailored talent solutions across permanent placement, executive search, and temporary staffing (Arbeitnehmerüberlassung). With a modern headquarters in the heart of Stuttgart and additional presence in Heilbronn, the firm combines long-standing experience, sector-specific know-how, and a strong network to deliver precise, efficient hiring outcomes. Hato HR addresses a broad portfolio of disciplines including Defence, Construction, Engineering, IT, HR, Finance, and Legal, covering roles from technical experts and project leaders to business-critical functions and senior executives. Clients benefit from a transparent, consultative process that starts with a focused initial meeting, followed by network-led candidate identification (including passive talent), curated shortlist presentations, interview coordination, and support through to offer and contract signature. The company emphasizes trust, professionalism, and reliability, operating with discretion for both specialist and leadership mandates and offering flexible engagement models—from success-based recruitment to exclusive executive search. As part of the Hato Group, Hato HR collaborates closely with sister companies such as Hato Marketing, Hato Finance, Rail Staffing, and Hato Capital & Investment to provide complementary value and enable international scalability; the group already operates across multiple European countries. Hato HR employs 180+ professionals in specialized niches through temporary staffing, is supported by a 30+ internal team, serves 110+ active clients, and is backed by 12+ companies in the wider group. For candidates, services are free, with access to exclusive opportunities, individualized career advice, and support through the entire hiring journey; temporary assignments often include attractive conditions and pathways to permanent employment. Guided by the conviction that sustainable connections create real success, Hato HR unites individual strengths with organizational needs to help companies and talent write shared success stories.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentTemporary StaffingAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseTelecommunicationsCloud ComputingTelecom

HQHeilbronn, Germany

Lighthouse Hiring Innovations

Lighthouse Hiring Innovations is a recruiting technology company that makes hiring automatic through the power of AI by screening resumes and orchestrating hiring workflows end to end. The platform connects to leading resume sources and ATS ecosystems, letting teams pull resumes from anywhere via native job board connections (including Indeed and LinkedIn) and two-way data sync with systems such as Greenhouse, Lever, Workable, Workday, JazzHR, Teamtailor, SmartRecruiters, BambooHR, UKG, and more. Recruiters define critical search criteria and Lighthouse generates a targeted, role-specific scorecard, instantly evaluating every applicant the moment they apply and notifying stakeholders when high-potential candidates surface. Always-on automations run 24/7 to send assessments, communicate with candidates, and move applicants between stages so hiring teams can focus on interviews and decisions rather than manual triage. Core capabilities include Anti-Bias Screening to mask sensitive variables, dashboards and analytics for pipeline visibility, a searchable applicant database of past applicants, and Scoring Audit Reports that explain precisely why each candidate received a given score. Open APIs enable teams to send data anywhere, trigger third-party actions, and integrate Lighthouse into existing HR tech stacks. Partner integrations further enhance screening quality and selection decisions, including Braintrust AIR to import candidate insights and automate matching, Predictive Index to sync behavioral and cognitive results into profiles and scorecards, and Ribbon AI to pull AI-generated summaries and structured profiles for faster reviews. Customers report transformational gains, including up to a 95% reduction in manual effort and more than 200% improvement in time to hire, with testimonials from leaders at Hop In Technologies, Seaport Intermodal, and Advisor Works. Flexible pricing supports organizations from startups to enterprises: a Free Basic plan (300 resumes/month, batch upload, unlimited jobs, single-user), an Essential plan at $499/month (advanced analytics, multi-user, automated reporting, integrations, priority email support), and an Enterprise option (unlimited users, dedicated account manager, custom data solutions, advanced security, and full API access).

Permanent RecruitmentRPOTotal Talent MgmtSoftware DevelopmentCybersecurityData ScienceCloud ComputingTelecomTechnology & Digital

HQToronto, Canada

waynice

waynice GmbH is a German project-focused recruitment partner that connects a curated community of highly qualified freelance specialists with organizations to deliver mission-critical work. Founded by Celina and Nils after years of collaborating in the staffing industry, the firm was built to make project brokering fairer, more transparent and fully digital. Its People First philosophy and “Klasse statt Masse” approach mean waynice personally interviews and knows every consultant it represents, enabling tailored shortlists that align to both the technical brief and the team culture. Clients and specialists collaborate via a modern, multichannel, portal-enabled process that offers clear visibility across the entire engagement lifecycle and reduces administrative effort for everyone. The company centers on interim and freelance assignments across technology and engineering, spanning software and web development, data and analytics, IT infrastructure and networking, as well as SCADA and industrial automation—reflected in live roles such as Microsoft Copilot consultants and trainers, developers, network engineers and SCADA consultants. Well-known brands, including Hunter, Douglas and Penny, already trust waynice to secure the right fit. Compliance is integral: waynice operates a multi-stage 4C compliance process and works 100% DSGVO-conform to safeguard all stakeholders from onboarding to invoicing. Beyond filling a single role, the firm invests in long-term partnerships through Progression Management to transition specialists seamlessly into follow-on projects. Its community-driven models include waynicer+, which acquires entire work packages for consultants and their firms, and Bring Your Own Client/Bring Your Own Business Partner programs that share in collective success. Grounded in responsible action—such as tree planting with GROW MY TREE—and a culture that values integrity, diversity and ambition, waynice combines high-touch consulting with digital efficiency to make project staffing, simply, way nicer.

Contract StaffingSOW/ProjectsPayrolling/EORSoftware DevelopmentCybersecurityData ScienceDefenseConsumer Goods ManufacturingIndustrial Machinery

HQDuesseldorf, Germany

Defined Calculus

Defined Calculus is a highly specialized talent acquisition firm serving the investment finance and quantitative trading ecosystem across the United States and the United Kingdom. The company concentrates exclusively on three deeply technical verticalsQuantitative Research, Quantitative Development, and Software Engineeringbringing a methodical, headhunting-led approach to filling complex roles that require rare combinations of mathematical rigor, coding excellence, and market domain knowledge. Rather than advertising jobs, Defined Calculus proactively sources candidates beyond its established network using both traditional search methodologies and the latest technical resources, emphasizing quality over quantity at every stage. The firm partners with quantitative trading firms, hedge funds, proprietary trading groups, and asset managers across asset classes, with especially strong experience in commodities, and supports employers with both contingent and retained search services. Clients highlight the firms detailed screening notes, industry-leading market intelligence, and consistent follow-through, while HR and Talent Acquisition teams appreciate Defined Calculus ability to align with process, provide real-time market feedback on compensation and skills trends, and navigate competitive interview cycles effectively. Founded in New York in late 2017 by Allister Duncan after several years as a 360-degree recruiter in London and New York, the firm initially bridged core Data Science and Software Engineering across startups to Fortune 100 companies before evolving to focus on investment finance and quantitative trading. Its operating philosophy is grounded in radical transparency, respect, integrity, and a relationship-driven mindset that treats every interaction as the start of a potential long-term partnership. Candidatesfrom quantitative researchers and developers to software engineers and executive-level data leadersbenefit from hands-on guidance, clear expectation setting, and feedback collection after interviews, ensuring clarity and momentum throughout the process. With a calm, process-driven determination, Defined Calculus brings a world-class talent network, advanced sourcing methods, and trusted market insight to deliver results in one of the most competitive technical talent markets worldwide.

Permanent RecruitmentExec Search & Interim MgmtContract StaffingBankingInsuranceInvestment ManagementIT InfrastructureTelecommunicationsCloud Computing

HQNew York, United States

Alto Resources LLP

Founded in 1996, Alto Resources LLP is a specialist executive search and interim management consultancy dedicated to the finance and technology industries. From its base in Cheltenham, the firm partners with investors, founders, and leadership teams to identify and secure exceptional talent across permanent and interim mandates. Alto delivers board and senior management appointments as well as program and change management leaders and other hard to find specialists whose skills can accelerate growth, strengthen governance, and drive transformation. With more than two decades of market immersion, the team combines a deep, well curated network with rigorous interviewing and vetting to produce focused, high quality shortlists that reduce time to hire and de risk decision making. In addition to retained search and interim resourcing, Alto provides market data services, including salary benchmarking and feasibility studies, to inform workforce planning and compensation strategy. Equality, diversity and inclusion (ED&I) principles are embedded throughout the search process to broaden talent pools and ensure fair, evidence based assessment. Alto is as candidate centric as it is client focused: every candidate is interviewed to understand motivations, strengths, and aspirations, and many choose to work with the firm over multiple career moves because of its honest advice, constructive feedback, and access to confidential opportunities. For interim professionals, Alto maintains an established network of senior specialists who can step into critical projects and deliver immediate impact, supported by a consistent flow of well matched assignments. Most client roles are not publicly advertised, reflecting the discretion expected at senior level hiring; live opportunities are typically shared directly with suitable candidates and via the companys LinkedIn page. Whether the brief is a strategic permanent hire or time bound interim expertise, Alto brings experience, focus, and cost effective delivery to help organizations secure the talent they need.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentContract StaffingBankingInsuranceInvestment ManagementIT InfrastructureTelecommunicationsCloud Computing

HQCheltenham, United Kingdom

Lanson Partners

Lanson Partners is a Sydney-based specialist recruitment agency that connects exceptional talent with high‑impact roles across Australia. Built on more than two decades of specialist market knowledge and a senior consulting team averaging 10+ years of industry tenure, the firm focuses on strategic hiring where outstanding professionals deliver measurable commercial outcomes. From its headquarters in the Sydney CBD, Lanson Partners supports organisations nationwide across the eastern seaboard, partnering with market leaders in financial services, technology and professional services to deliver permanent recruitment, contract appointments and executive search. Its practice structure spans Finance & Treasury; Risk, Compliance & Legal; Technology & Engineering; Product & Design; and Projects & Change Management, allowing consultants to tailor searches to business context, transformation agendas, governance requirements and cultural fit. A methodology grounded in strategic search, market intelligence and long‑term partnerships underpins results, reflected in an 80% repeat business rate and an average salary per placement around $190k, indicative of a focus on senior and specialist roles. Clients gain access to curated networks of active and passive candidates, rigorous screening and reference processes, and transparent, insight‑led communication that compresses time‑to‑hire without compromising quality. Professionals receive guidance on market value and salary benchmarks, interview preparation, and access to exclusive roles that accelerate career trajectories. The firm’s remit includes building leadership and specialist capability across finance and treasury, regulatory and governance functions, cyber and core engineering, digital product and design, and enterprise change and transformation. For executive mandates, Lanson Partners leverages international connections to extend search coverage to global talent pools when needed. Whether hiring a CFO, cyber leader, head of product, transformation director or mission‑critical specialist, Lanson Partners turns recruitment from a transactional process into a catalyst for lasting impact, advancing both organisational performance and meaningful careers.

Permanent RecruitmentContract StaffingExec Search & Interim MgmtBankingInsuranceInvestment ManagementTelecomManagement ConsultingLegal

HQSydney, Australia

Design Humans

Design Humans is a designer-led recruiting studio that connects companies with top full-time and freelance design talent across North America, Latin America, and Europe. Built by designers for designers, the studio focuses exclusively on creative and product design roles spanning visual/brand, motion, and illustration on the marketing side, and product/UX, user research, content design, and design operations for digital product teams. Clients range from early-stage startups to Fortune 100 organizations that rely on Design Humans to accelerate full-time hiring, embed vetted contractors who integrate seamlessly with cross-functional partners, and improve employer branding and hiring processes through pragmatic advisory. Every recruiter comes from a design background, enabling deeper role scoping, sharper portfolio evaluation, and a high bar for craft that translates into stronger, longer-term placements. The firm maintains a curated global network of proven designers and provides operational flexibility through employer-of-record support to compliantly onboard contractors across Canada, LATAM, and Europe while also running targeted searches for permanent and leadership hires. Typical timelines see contract roles filled in 34 weeks and full-time placements in 68 weeks, with an emphasis on clarity, intention, and a human-centered candidate experience. Beyond recruiting, Design Humans invests in the community through monthly portfolio reviews, in-person and virtual events, and a growing library of hiring insights that guide teams and candidates through current market dynamics, help prevent hiring manager burnout, and promote responsible growth. With more than a decade in design and a track record of helping teams build flexible UX benches, stand up brand systems, and recruit world-class leaders, Design Humans partners closely with stakeholders to make hiring simpler, faster, and more effectivedelivering creative talent that elevates customer experience and brand expression.

Permanent RecruitmentContract StaffingPayrolling/EORSoftware DevelopmentCybersecurityData ScienceAdvertisingJournalismGraphic Design

HQNew York, United States

Kosmos Recruitment

Kosmos Recruitment is a boutique, family run recruitment consultancy that partners with corporate and investment firms, family offices, technology startups, private households, entrepreneurs, healthcare organizations, insurers, and luxury brands to deliver effective recruitment solutions across permanent and temporary hiring. The firm focuses on business support and operations talent, supplying high calibre Executive Assistants and Personal Assistants, Chiefs of Staff, Business Assistants and Special Advisors, Office and Operations Managers, HR professionals, Project Assistants, Team Assistants and Administrators, Reception and Front of House staff, Facilities and Office Services professionals, and graduates. Kosmos takes a deliberately selective approach, working with a small, hand picked roster of clients so every search benefits from time, care, and genuine understanding of culture, ways of working, and role specifics. Candidates are evaluated through the Kosmos AMA Assessment, which looks at ability, motivation, and attitude through a blend of competency and strengths based interviewing, and only fully registered, assessed, and briefed shortlists are presented. Where required, clients can add psychometric testing with a specialist assessor and PA skills testing, and new hires can access after placement coaching to accelerate impact. Alongside recruitment, Kosmos offers transformational career and leadership coaching and practical training that support retention and long term performance. The team is known for rigorous search and selection, deep networks that yield referrals and direct approaches, and a transparent process proven by repeat business and client testimonials that highlight high quality shortlists and swift, successful outcomes. Headquartered in the United Kingdom, Kosmos operates with strong attention to cybersecurity, contacting candidates only from verified company email accounts or via LinkedIn, and upholds a commitment to diversity and equality throughout every engagement.

Permanent RecruitmentTemporary StaffingExec Search & Interim MgmtBankingInsuranceInvestment ManagementSoftware DevelopmentCybersecurityData Science

HQPetersfield, United Kingdom

Talenza

Talenza is a full-service technology and business operations recruitment agency in Australia with offices in Sydney, Brisbane, and Melbourne, dedicated to connecting innovative organizations with high-caliber talent across technology, digital, and business transformation. The firm delivers end-to-end hiring solutions spanning permanent recruitment, contract appointments, and executive search, enabling clients to scale teams, accelerate programs of work, and secure leaders who can drive change. Its consultants are industry specialists with deep domain knowledge across agile and delivery, enterprise and solution architecture, business analysis, business intelligence, data analytics and AI, change management, digital, infrastructure and cloud, learning and development, PMO and project support, projects and transformation, quality assurance and testing, risk and compliance, Salesforce and business applications, cyber security, and software engineering. Talenza partners with enterprises in highly regulated and technology-led sectors, including banking and insurance, payments and fintech, telecommunications, media, retail, and the public sector, combining national reach with sharp local market insight in New South Wales, Queensland, and Victoria. Beyond recruitment, the team provides strategic talent advisory and embedded solutions, offering market mapping, leadership assessment, succession support, and data-driven insights informed by salary benchmarking. Through its Resources hub, Talenza publishes articles, webinars, and downloadable reports such as the Employer Salary Guide 2025, the Jobseeker Salary Guide 2025, the Tech and Transformation Talent Outlook, and the Cyber Wrap, helping employers and candidates navigate skills demand, compensation trends, and workforce planning. The firm actively educates the community on candidate safety and scam awareness, and it supports social and environmental initiatives, including large-scale tree planting. For jobseekers and contractors, Talenza provides transparent guidance, timely communication, and access to roles from platform engineering and DevOps to UX, QA, delivery leadership, and program governance. Known for responsiveness, quality shortlists, and long-term partnerships, Talenza aims to raise the bar in recruitment by focusing on expertise, integrity, and genuine collaboration across every engagement.

Permanent RecruitmentContract StaffingExec Search & Interim MgmtSoftware DevelopmentCybersecurityData ScienceInvestment ManagementFinTechGovernment Administration

HQSydney, Australia

Consult & Pepper AG

Consult & Pepper AG is a Swiss recruitment consultancy that partners with technology-driven businesses and engineering-led organizations to identify, assess, and secure specialist and leadership talent across the German-speaking regions of Switzerland. Operating from offices in Luzern, St. Gallen, Winterthur, Zürich, and Bern, the firm combines market knowledge with a structured, people-centric process to support both candidates and employers end to end. For candidates—particularly graduates and experienced professionals from ETH, universities, and universities of applied sciences in computer science, business informatics, engineering, and business administration—Consult & Pepper provides comprehensive advisory support throughout the entire job search, from initial career exploration and market insights to CV optimization, interview preparation, and negotiation guidance. For employers, the firm delivers Professional Search and retained Executive Search mandates, complemented by tailored sourcing solutions and HR recruiting support that flex to each client’s context, hiring volume, and urgency. Their live job center regularly features mandates spanning Technology and Leadership, including roles such as Teamleitung Software Entwicklung, IT Verantwortliche:r, Leiter:in IT Operations, Manager HR IT Systems, and Entwicklungsingenieur:in Elektronik R&D, reflecting breadth across software development, IT operations, data and infrastructure, and electronics R&D. Clients value Consult & Pepper’s transparent mandate-based approach, calibrated shortlists, and rigorous assessment to ensure both capability and cultural fit. The firm’s model emphasizes sustained relationships, iterative feedback, and market intelligence, enabling companies to hire faster and with greater confidence while giving candidates a clear view of their options in a dynamic Swiss labor market. With deep roots in Technology and Engineering and a strong track record in leadership appointments, Consult & Pepper AG blends specialist expertise with process discipline to deliver consistent outcomes on permanent and executive assignments.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentRPOSoftware DevelopmentCybersecurityData ScienceChemical ManufacturingElectrical EngineeringIndustrial Automation

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