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Hirenomics

Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Minneapolis, Hirenomics is a boutique executive search and professional placement firm dedicated to the financial services industry. The firm partners nationally with asset and wealth managers, insurance companies, banks, credit unions, FinTech innovators, and private equity/venture capital firms, delivering retained executive search, full-time professional recruitment, and, since 2015, contract staffing solutions across the intercontinental United States. Hirenomics’ specialty spans investment management, sales and marketing, risk management, compliance, legal, and executive leadership roles, applying a customized, grassroots research methodology on every search rather than relying on static databases. Led by co-founders Travis Lind and Jackie Moes, the team is recognized as a transparent, consultative ally to clients and candidates, leveraging a robust global network and deep subject-matter expertise to align talent with strategic business needs. The firm’s performance metrics underscore this approach, including a 99% closing rate on retained searches, a 48% female placement rate, and 22% diversity placements over the past five years (as of April 2021). In addition to core financial services placements, Hirenomics supports legal hiring and provides contract review professionals for eDiscovery and class action projects within law firms and corporate legal departments, including insurers and healthcare-related organizations. The company’s philosophy focuses on serving fewer clients with greater depth, ensuring accountability, honest counsel, and consistent communication throughout the process while staying ahead of market trends through technology and ongoing industry engagement. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Hirenomics transitioned its search practice to a distributed, remote model while maintaining delivery excellence. Today, the firm continues to build long-term partnerships and deliver tailored search and staffing solutions that help financial institutions and adjacent professional services organizations secure high-impact leadership and specialized talent.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentContract StaffingBankingInsuranceInvestment ManagementHuman ResourcesTechnical WritingProject Management

HQMinneapolis, United States

Ranson Barnes Recruitment

Ranson Barnes Recruitment Ltd is an APSCo accredited, Sheffield-based recruitment consultancy bringing a people-first approach to hiring across South Yorkshire and beyond. Led by co-founders Carl Ranson and Craig Barnes, the team draws on more than 35 years of combined experience across corporate and SME environments to go beyond checking skills, placing equal weight on personality, cultural fit, and shared values to ensure long-term success. The firm focuses on white-collar functions across HR, Finance, Sales, Marketing, and Office Support, partnering with high-growth SMEs and established national brands alike. Known for relationship-led delivery, Ranson Barnes starts with honest conversations—often over a coffee—to understand business goals, team dynamics, and the traits that drive performance, before deploying targeted sourcing, structured screening, and clear communication throughout the process. Acting as an Employment Agency, they specialise in permanent hiring and senior mandates while supporting clients with agile solutions when additional flexibility is required. Recent briefs illustrate their sector understanding and commercial focus, including roles such as Regional Account Manager, Business Development Manager within mechanical engineering, and Sales Coordinator for a leading engineering and manufacturing business, alongside broader commercial and operational appointments. Clients commend the consultants for submitting only well-matched candidates, maintaining proactive updates, and delivering on promises, while candidates value the supportive, transparent experience. With deep knowledge of the South Yorkshire market, an equal opportunities ethos, and a commitment to building enduring relationships, Ranson Barnes blends consultative insight with practical, results-driven recruitment to help organisations secure culture-aligned talent and professionals take the right next step in their careers.

Permanent RecruitmentExec Search & Interim MgmtTemporary StaffingAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseCybersecurityData ScienceIT Infrastructure

HQSheffield, United Kingdom

FollowU AB

FollowU AB is a Swedish recruitment and advisory firm founded in late 2016 that focuses on IT and engineering talent across the Jonkoping region and beyond. Positioned as a personal recruiter that always represents the candidate, the company combines deep local relationships with a broad network to connect specialists and leaders with opportunities at both small growth businesses and large established enterprises. FollowU delivers permanent recruitment, executive search and interim assignments, and contract consulting services, drawing on long experience from the services and manufacturing industries. Typical mandates span full stack developers in IoT, BI developers, Microsoft 365 consultants, senior testers, infrastructure specialists, IT support technicians, IT operations and security managers, PLC programmers, business systems consultants, and HR specialists. The team highlights a hands-on, human approach throughout the hiring journey, from free career advice and coaching to structured interview preparation and proactive follow-up after a placement to ensure long term success. Candidate testimonials emphasize the firm’s encouragement, clear communication, and diligent check-ins after start dates. FollowU maintains strong ties with regional employers and tech and industrial actors, with experience supporting organizations such as Husqvarna, Gardena, Invid, Kitron, Jonkoping Energi, Troax, Addovation, Dizparc, ROL Ergo, Divid, and others. Operating primarily from Jonkoping with presence in Stockholm, the company serves both private and public sector clients seeking IT and technical competencies. Its community model allows candidates to register interest and be contacted when roles align with their ambitions, while clients benefit from fast, quality-driven shortlists and a consultative approach rooted in market knowledge. By uniting personal engagement with disciplined search methods, FollowU helps companies secure critical skills and helps professionals find their next challenge or leadership role.

Permanent RecruitmentExec Search & Interim MgmtContract StaffingSoftware DevelopmentCybersecurityData ScienceDefenseConsumer Goods ManufacturingIndustrial Machinery

HQJönköping, Sweden

Brightwork Advisors

Brightwork Advisors is a Dayton, Ohio–based consulting and recruiting firm that integrates finance, human resources, recruiting, and operations expertise to help organizations run efficiently and grow with confidence. Acting as an extension of client teams, the firm is known for being numbers-driven, strong communicators, and strategic problem solvers who embed seamlessly into day-to-day operations. Its finance practice spans audits, analysis, budgeting, and bookkeeping, delivering bottom-line insight and timely execution for businesses that need rigor without adding overhead. In human resources, Brightwork provides outsourced HR leadership and support, establishing compliant processes, managing documentation and benefits administration, and elevating employee engagement, retention, and professional development. On the operations side, consultants partner with senior leaders to analyze workflows, streamline processes, and implement best practices—providing COO-level guidance that boosts performance and scalability. Recruiting is a core strength: the team secures top talent across white-collar and leadership roles, balancing technical competencies with culture fit and operating as an embedded, on-demand recruiting partner when needed. Whether conducting executive searches or filling critical permanent positions, Brightwork listens closely to client needs, curates rigorous shortlists, and moves with urgency to deliver results. The firm supports startups, small and mid-sized businesses, and nonprofits alike, earning praise for its passion, responsiveness, and ability to deliver in high-pressure situations and within tight budgets. Clients consistently highlight Brightwork’s integrity and relationship-centered approach—values that drive high retention and long-term partnerships. With a blend of analytical depth and practical execution, Brightwork Advisors helps clients focus on what they do best while the firm handles the finance, HR, recruiting, and operational foundations that power sustainable growth.

Permanent RecruitmentExec Search & Interim MgmtRPOManagement ConsultingLegalAccounting (Audit, Tax)Social ServicesEnvironmental ConservationPhilanthropy

HQDayton, United States

PGAA Tax

PGAA Tax, also known as Phil Guillen & Associates, is a boutique recruitment firm dedicated to corporate tax hiring across the United States, specializing in the recruitment and placement of leadership tax professionals in all areas of corporate taxation. With more than 23 years of combined tax recruiting experience, the team operates a high-touch, relationship-led model that emphasizes trust, integrity, professionalism, and results, positioning the firm as a well-connected partner for Fortune 1000 and mid-market companies building or upgrading their in-house tax departments. The firm’s track record includes 337 completed searches and engagements with 130 Fortune 1000 companies, underscoring its depth of market access and credibility among tax leaders nationwide. Known for an engaged/retained search approach tailored to mission-critical roles, PGAA Tax focuses on quality, speed, and long-term fit, citing metrics such as 93% of clients coming via longstanding relationships or referrals, 98% search completion, swift average delivery timelines, and standout retention outcomes post-hire. Managing Partner Phil Guillen and the team serve both clients and candidates, offering confidential advisory, market insight, and career guidance so hiring managers can scale tax teams efficiently while candidates navigate pivotal career moves with clarity. The firm’s exclusive focus on taxation ensures nuanced understanding of corporate tax functions and organizational dynamics, enabling precise shortlists and smooth hiring processes from intake through offer acceptance. PGAA Tax also contributes to the profession through thought leadership, sharing interview, performance, and career-planning insights tailored to corporate tax professionals. Whether the need is to add horsepower to a tax department or to secure a strategic next step for an experienced tax leader, PGAA Tax brings a national network, disciplined search execution, and a results-first mindset to every engagement.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentSOW/ProjectsManagement ConsultingLegalAccounting (Audit, Tax)InsuranceInvestment ManagementFinTech

HQBend, United States

Onward Play

Onward Play is the gaming-focused division of Onward Search and a leading provider of staffing and talent solutions for gaming, esports, XR, and the metaverse. As one of the first agencies in this space, the team combines deep industry expertise with an expansive network to help AAA studios and cutting-edge companies hire specialized talent, build project teams, and engage fractional and interim advisors who can accelerate delivery. Through flexible engagement models that include contract, contract-to-hire, direct hire, team staffing, strategic consulting, and fractional leadership, Onward Play supports critical initiatives across console and PC games, mobile and cloud titles, casino and real-money gaming, esports and sports, corporate gamification, e-learning, publishing, tabletop games, TV/film/media tie-ins, Web3, and VR/AR/MR spatial computing. Their vetted talent bench spans Audio/Video and cinematic roles; world-class Design disciplines from 2D/3D art to technical art, VFX, and game, systems, economy, and level design; Marketing and Production, including community, influencer, partnerships, and program/project management; core Technology such as AI engineering, Unreal/Unity, C++, gameplay, graphics/rendering, live ops, network/server, platform, mobile, optical systems, blockchain game engineering, and QA; and UX/UI, product management, research, and strategy for immersive experiences. Recognized for service excellence, Onward Search has earned ClearlyRated’s Best of Staffing awards for both Client and Talent Satisfaction, and Onward Play has been named Best Gaming Recruitment & Staffing Agency at the Gaming & Development Awards; the team is also a proud IGDA member, actively engaged in empowering developers and supporting sustainable careers. Whether a studio needs a single specialist, a turnkey team to execute an entire milestone on time and within budget, or a seasoned interim leader to bridge a gap, Onward Play provides the people who power shipping games and innovative interactive experiences, backed by the resources and reach of Onward Search’s 1M+ expert network and corporate headquarters in Fairfield, CT.

Contract StaffingPermanent RecruitmentExec Search & Interim MgmtGamingPerforming Arts (Music, Theatre)Visual ArtsTelecomDigital MarketingContent Creation

HQLos Angeles, United States

Govig & Associates

Govig & Associates is a premier executive search firm headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, trusted by organizations nationwide to secure transformative leadership talent. Founded in 1978 and led today by second‑generation CEO Todd Govig, the firm blends deep sector specialization with a consultative, metrics‑driven process to help clients make informed hiring decisions that align with long‑term business goals. Rooted in core values of perseverance, collaboration, and authenticity, Govig partners closely with clients to understand strategic objectives, culture, and performance expectations, then delivers carefully vetted shortlists for critical leadership roles and large‑scale hiring initiatives. The firm’s practices span several key markets: Healthcare, where it connects leaders across post‑acute care, senior living, and behavioral health; Life Sciences, where dedicated experts recruit for C‑Suite, Clinical, Pre‑Clinical, Medical Affairs, Commercial, Regulatory, Quality, and Corporate functions; Manufacturing & Distribution, with strength in operations, supply chain, and distribution management; and Construction & Real Estate Development, where it places talent in land development, engineering, and project management. A specialized Southwest Market team further provides tailored solutions across priority industries in the region. Clients rely on Govig’s disciplined search methodology, robust market mapping, and transparent communication to accelerate time‑to‑hire without compromising quality, while candidates value the firm’s guidance, preparedness, and advocacy throughout the process. Results underscore the impact: over 1,500 careers advanced and 236 C‑suite and VP roles placed in the past 24 months. As a retained search partner for growth‑minded organizations—from innovative biopharma companies to complex commercial builders—Govig consistently delivers leaders who drive operational excellence, market expansion, and cultural fit. Beyond placements, the team is active in philanthropy and community engagement, reflecting a people‑first ethos that extends to clients, candidates, and colleagues alike. With seasoned recruiters, rigorous execution, and enduring relationships, Govig & Associates stands out as a high‑performing ally for executive hiring and enterprise workforce build‑outs.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentRPOHospital & Health Care (Nursing)PhysiciansPharmaceuticalsIndustrial MachineryChemical ManufacturingElectrical Engineering

HQScottsdale, United States

Synergy Partners

Synergy Partners is an executive recruiting firm based in New York City that specializes in placing financial professionals into permanent positions across Wall Street and Fortune 500 environments. For more than two decades, the firm has supported leading investment banks, brokerage houses, domestic and foreign banks, hedge funds, venture capital firms, money managers, and investment advisory organizations, while also delivering finance talent to technology, telecommunications, advertising, consumer products, media and entertainment, consulting, and start-up companies. Built by partners with over 50 years of combined experience in the financial community, the firm is known for long-term client relationships and a strong track record of exclusive assignments that provide access to a deep, well-curated network. Its Financial Division completes searches ranging from entry-level to senior management and executive leadership across accounting/controllership, treasury, internal audit, financial analysis and management reporting, product control, P&L and risk, middle office, operations, trade support, prime brokerage, global custody, portfolio analytics, pricing/valuation, quantitative analysis, and risk management consulting. Synergy Partners employs a rigorous, consultative process that begins with detailed discussions with hiring stakeholders to clarify responsibilities, expectations, challenges, opportunities, and cultural context; continues with empirical research and comprehensive database-driven outreach to identify prospective candidates; and advances through in-depth, in-person interviews and thorough reference checks before any introduction, ensuring that each referral is appropriate for both client and candidate. The firm emphasizes professionalism and ethics: resumes are never submitted without a candidate’s express permission, confidentiality is paramount, and candidates receive detailed interview preparation, insights into interviewers and corporate culture, and timely, constructive feedback throughout the process. As a professional recruiting firm—and not an employment agency—Synergy Partners does not place temporary workers, focusing exclusively on permanent placements and building long-term relationships that align business needs with career aspirations.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentRPOBankingInsuranceInvestment ManagementTelecomManagement ConsultingLegal

HQNew York, United States

Pixie Dust

Pixie Dust is an executive search firm with a 20-year track record of placing transformative leaders across the United States, connecting visionary organizations with exceptional talent since 2007. Led by managing partners and executive recruiters Laura Keller and Ashley Mehbod, the boutique specializes in identifying leaders who drive innovation, foster collaboration, and leverage the power of creativity to deliver results. From high-growth startups to established enterprises, clients across retail and consumer goods, media, marketing and communications, entertainment and hospitality, healthcare, financial services, and technology trust Pixie Dust to find executives who elevate brands and performance. Their roster includes globally recognized names such as Best Buy, Warner Bros., WPP, Publicis Groupe, Activision, Digital River, Stagwell, Aveda, Children’s Minnesota, and Regis Corporation, as well as national QSR and specialty retail brands. The firm’s searches commonly span marketing, brand, communications, e-commerce, digital, creative, and general management leadership, with clients praising strategic breadth and out-of-the-box solutions—such as delivering an unexpected e-commerce leader who drove breakthrough results and helping build and scale first-rate in-house creative teams. Pixie Dust’s approach blends rigorous research and market mapping, targeted outreach to passive talent, competency-based interviewing, and comprehensive referencing, all anchored in stakeholder alignment and cultural fit assessment. Engagements range from confidential single-hire executive searches through permanent leadership placements to project-based team build-outs aligned to growth mandates, ensuring speed, quality, and discretion. Candidates receive transparent counsel and a considerate experience throughout the journey, while clients benefit from curated, diverse slates, precise narrative positioning in the market, and steady communication from kickoff to close and onboarding. Operating nationally from Minneapolis, Pixie Dust combines the reach, rigor, and pedigree of top-tier search with the responsiveness of a boutique partner, consistently introducing leaders who elevate the work, accelerate innovation, and deliver measurable business results.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentSOW/ProjectsDigital MarketingContent CreationPublic RelationsE-commerceLuxury GoodsSoftware Development

HQMinneapolis, United States

XBUS - Excellent Business Services

XBUS - Excellent Business Services is presented as a business services provider with a focus on recruitment and staffing solutions. With limited public information available, the firm appears to position itself as a flexible partner for organizations seeking to attract, select, and retain talent across different functions and levels. XBUS emphasizes practical service delivery and aims to combine consultative advice with execution, supporting clients through workforce planning, role scoping, market mapping, targeted outreach, screening, selection, and onboarding support. Its core offering centers on three widely adopted engagement models: permanent recruitment for critical hires and team build outs, temporary staffing for short term or seasonal peaks, and executive search and interim management for leadership needs that require discretion, speed, and rigor. The company is likely to operate with a candidate care mindset, maintaining clear communication, timely feedback loops, and respect for privacy and compliance standards. XBUS is expected to leverage contemporary recruitment tooling such as applicant tracking systems, assessments, structured interviewing, and background checks to elevate quality of hire while reducing time to fill. For clients, the service approach focuses on measurable outcomes, including agreed service level expectations, transparent progress reporting, and continuous improvement based on data and stakeholder feedback. The firm also promotes inclusive hiring practices and equitable evaluation to widen access to opportunity and strengthen long term retention. While specific sector specializations, geographies, and case studies are not publicly detailed, the XBUS proposition centers on reliable delivery, adaptable engagement options, and accountable partnership that aligns hiring activities to business goals. Clients engaging XBUS can expect a pragmatic, process driven recruitment experience designed to balance speed, quality, and candidate experience across permanent, temporary, and executive level needs.

Permanent RecruitmentTemporary StaffingExec Search & Interim Mgmt

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