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PMC International GmbH

Smart and Talented is an integrated ecosystem dedicated to elevating the assistant profession and delivering business impact through high quality hiring, training, and community. Founded in 2016 and based in Moscow, the company combines a specialist recruitment agency for personal and business assistants, a dedicated executive search unit TEEMS by Smart and Talented for CEO, CEO minus 1 and 2 levels, an academy with 30 plus instructors, and PA CLUB RUSSIA, a professional community offering 24 by 7 peer support. The firm provides end to end recruitment of executive assistants, personal assistants, remote assistants, heads of administrative apparatus, and family office staff across Russia and more than 30 countries, operating on a fixed fee model with guarantees up to six months. Consulting services range from Temporary Secretary coverage and administrative audits to leadership coaching on working effectively with assistants, expert candidate evaluations, and structured assessments and career consultations for assistants at all levels. Corporate training programs are tailored for companies in Russia and abroad and can include state recognized diplomas and job placement support. Smart and Talented also curates industry leading events such as Lifestyle EXPO and Smart Talks, connecting assistants and administrative leaders with premium service providers and practical content. As a client bonus the firm offers an AI mini course that equips assistants to leverage modern tools to save time and improve outcomes. Founder Marina Egorova brings around 10 years of hands on PA and EA experience for top Russian executives, shaping rigorous selection standards and a pragmatic training methodology. Recognized by Ernst and Young in the Professional Services category, Smart and Talented positions itself as the partner of choice for entrepreneurs, executives, and family offices seeking discreet, reliable, and capable assistants who free leadership time and strengthen organizational effectiveness, while supporting candidates in building durable, future ready careers.

Permanent RecruitmentExec Search & Interim MgmtTemporary StaffingManagement ConsultingLegalAccounting (Audit, Tax)BankingInsuranceInvestment Management

HQAlmaty, Kazakhstan

Charles Joy Executive Search and Staffing

Charles Joy Executive Search & Staffing is a Minneapolis-based recruiting firm dedicated to placing finance and accounting professionals in roles that align with both career aspirations and organizational needs across the Twin Cities and the broader Minnesota market. Founded by President Mark Heeren, the firm was built on the belief that people deserve more from the recruiting industry and that retention begins with exceptional job and candidate fit. Charles Joy emphasizes a non-pressured, transparent approach rooted in trust, expert guidance, and active listening, supporting professionals at every stagefrom passive market exploration to active career moveswhile partnering closely with employers to clarify hiring objectives, cultural nuances, and success profiles. The firm serves a diverse client base that spans Fortune-size companies with international footprints, ambitious startups, ESOPs, and high-growth, private equityowned organizations, tailoring solutions to each employers environment and pace of change. As Minnesotas accounting and finance staffing experts, Charles Joy provides executive search for critical leadership roles alongside professional-level placements, offering flexible staffing options to address immediate project demands and long-term growth. Their consultative model focuses on reducing costly turnover through better alignment, championing high performers, and ensuring that each hire drives measurable business impact. For candidates, Charles Joy offers market insight, interview preparation, and candid feedback to help them navigate opportunities that challenge and advance their careers. For clients, the firm brings deep familiarity with the Twin Cities talent ecosystem, a curated network of proven professionals, and a commitment to service excellence that accelerates hiring timelines without sacrificing quality. Above all, Charles Joys mission is to elevate outcomes for both sides of the hiring equation by delivering the right finance and accounting talent, the first time.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentContract StaffingAll industriesManagement ConsultingLegalTechnical WritingProject ManagementFinance & Accounting

HQMinnetonka, United States

Inside Talent

Inside Talent is a recruitment partner that redefines how organizations hire by blending the strategy of retained search, the flexibility of RPO, and the urgency of contingency recruiting into a single, predictable monthly model. Instead of charging traditional placement fees per role, the firm offers a flat month-to-month subscription that covers unlimited roles with affordable performance-based placement fees, enabling clients to scale hiring capacity up or down without cost shocks. Acting as an embedded extension of internal TA teams, Inside Talent executes more than 80 percent of the end-to-end hiring processfrom targeted sourcing and passive talent engagement to qualification interviews, scheduling, candidate profiles, feedback loops, rejections, weekly progress updates, offer negotiations, approvals, and post-hire check-insso leaders can stay focused on growth. The approach is designed to deliver speed and stickiness: clients see first qualified candidates in one to two weeks, an average time-to-fill of 53 days for professional and management roles, and measurable outcomes such as 49 percent diversity hires, 90 percent offer acceptance, and 85 percent two-year retention. Companies also benefit from embedded diversity focus, complete requisition management, monthly data reporting, client and candidate surveys, and 30/60/90-day post-hire follow-up, along with access to the firms Client View tool for transparency. Inside Talent supports organizations from startups to Fortune 500 enterprises across manufacturing and engineering, healthcare and life sciences, and technology, filling leadership and specialized professional roles that are often hard to staff. Their results-driven model has helped clients cut recruiting costs by up to 70 percent, save hundreds of thousands of dollars versus traditional agency fees, and fill multiple leadership positions in under 40 days. With a service philosophy centered on curated passive talent, values alignment, and white-glove candidate experience, Inside Talent consistently accelerates hiring while improving quality, retention, and overall recruiting ROI.

RPOExec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseHealthcare AdministrationMental Health CareVeterinary

HQMinneapolis, United States

Desmond Search Group

Desmond Search Group is a national boutique search firm driven to be the most sought-after hiring partner for executive and professional talent. Female-owned and founded by veteran recruiter Kelley Sigafoos, the firm brings more than 20 years of agency and in-house talent acquisition experience to retained executive search and professional contingent search for permanent placements across C-suite, market and sector leadership, and other high-impact roles. DSGs approach is deliberately thoughtful and highly consultative: they listen with intent, ask curious questions, study each clients business, brand and team culture, and balance the need to move quickly with rigorous research, market mapping and due diligence. This disciplined process enables them to deliver best-in-class hires who not only meet the brief but align with culture and long-term goals. Deeply committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, DSG partners with hiring leaders to broaden pipelines and connect women and underrepresented professionals with meaningful opportunities, reflecting the communities their clients serve. The teams experience spans a wide spectrum of industries including Commercial Real Estate and Development, Construction, Architecture and Engineering, Capital Markets Finance, Finance and Accounting, Legal and Human Resources, Marketing, Advertising and Public Relations, and Technologyworking closely with CHROs, VPs and Directors of Talent Acquisition to secure mission-critical leaders. Based in the MinneapolisSaint Paul, Minnesota area and serving clients nationwide, DSG leverages an extensive network, transparent communication, and a relationship-first mindset to create outstanding candidate and client experiences. Kelleys track record includes leading high-performing recruiting teams and implementing enterprise recruiting systems for a national commercial real estate organization, and her ongoing community involvement with organizations such as JDRF, St. Jude and Habitat for Humanity reflects the firms values-driven ethos. The result is a strategic, inclusive, and tireless partner that makes short work of long-term hires.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentContract StaffingResidential DevelopmentCommercial Real EstateConstructionManagement ConsultingLegalAccounting (Audit, Tax)

HQMinneapolis, United States

Luminous Talent

Luminous Talent is a people-first recruiting partner that makes hiring simple, human, and effective for organizations that value culture, communication, and brand integrity. Acting as a seamless extension of client teams, the firm blends curiosity-driven discovery with clear, respectful storytelling to attract and engage the right candidates, then guides both sides through a thoughtful, transparent process. The team emphasizes deep understanding of each clients business, values, and goals, ensuring every search reflects and protects the employer brand while improving candidate experience. Whether advising on search strategy, shaping role narratives, calibrating profiles, or orchestrating interviews and feedback, Luminous Talent prioritizes clarity, responsiveness, and momentum to reduce friction and deliver better outcomes. Their approach is consultative and collaborative: they help clients diagnose hiring bottlenecks, refine requirements, and align stakeholders, while coaching candidates on how to present their strengths and navigate decisions with confidence. For lean or fast-scaling teams, they provide embedded partnership that flexes with changing priorities, offering insight into market signals, talent availability, and process improvements that boost speed and quality without sacrificing fit. The firms Bright Ideas thought leadership underscores its commitment to communication, adaptability, and the power of versatile, T-shaped professionalsprinciples that show up in every search. With a boutique model and high-touch service, Luminous Talent supports a wide range of white-collar roles across functions, from hands-on contributors to leaders, always centered on impact, integrity, and long-term success. Clients rely on the agency not just to fill roles but to illuminate the path forwardbringing rigor, creativity, and optimism to hiring challenges so teams can focus on their mission while Luminous delivers the right people in the right light.

Permanent RecruitmentExec Search & Interim MgmtRPOAll industriesGeneralist - white collar professionals

HQMinneapolis, United States

Harbor Talent Solutions

Harbor Talent Solutions is a boutique HR consultancy dedicated to building engaged teams that drive measurable business results by aligning people strategy with organizational goals. Founded by seasoned HR leader and dynamic speaker Ali Jonswold, the firm takes a peoplecentric approach informed by engagements with more than 50 companies over the past three years, recognizing that many business problems are, at their core, people problems. Harbor Talent partners with leaders to improve workforce dynamics from recruitment through retention, reducing disengagement and turnover while boosting productivity, innovation, and profitability. Its structured offerings are built for impact across four service tracks: Harbor Foundations Pathway streamlines HR processes through audits of onboarding, reviews, and recruiting; org chart cleanup and job description alignment; role clarity and career path frameworks; and bestpractice and HR tech upgrades to eliminate chaos and save time. Leader Launchpad equips firsttime and experienced managers with custom training, toolkits for feedback and coaching, performance management support, and optional 360!ssessments and 1:1 coaching to elevate communication and results. Harbor Compass: Role Alignment for Impact clarifies how every role contributes to strategy through role impact statements, value maps, training, and metrics tied to purpose, cultivating ownership and accountability. Harbor OnDemand provides fractional HR leadership with flexible monthly hours, interim CHRO/VP of HR support, and projectbased assistance (including hiring and training) to deliver senior guidance without fulltime overhead. Engagements follow a clear threephase methodDiscovery, Assessment, and Recommendationusing data analysis, stakeholder interviews, and process reviews to identify gaps and implement tailored solutions that optimize people, processes, and performance. Testimonials from software and industrial leaders highlight Harbor Talents ability to preserve culture during rapid growth and design programs that make workplaces better. The result is a trusted partner that helps organizations attract, retain, and develop talent while creating workplaces where employees are engaged, highperforming, and proud to contribute.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtSOW/ProjectsTotal Talent MgmtSoftware DevelopmentCybersecurityData ScienceDefenseConsumer Goods ManufacturingIndustrial Machinery

HQMinneapolis, United States

The Kirwin Group

Founded in 2004, The Kirwin Group is a boutique organizational consulting and talent advisory firm based in Guelph, Ontario that partners with universities, colleges, public sector bodies, and not-for-profits to help them build thriving, high-performing organizations. Grounded in applied positive psychology and practical, proven methods, the firm supports leaders through clear, straightforward strategies rather than complicated frameworks, reflecting its belief that if its going to work, it has to be simple. The team advises on strategic planning from end to endprocess design, stakeholder engagement, project management, and plan creationwhile acting as trusted leadership advisors during periods of change, culture transformation, engagement improvement, and strategy implementation. To bring out the best in people, The Kirwin Group delivers Vitality at Work programs that translate the science of wellbeing into everyday behaviors at work, with offerings such as mindfulness-based stress reduction, the power of positive emotions to foster resilience, building focus in a distracted environment, discovering and leveraging strengths, and building high-performance (including virtual) teams. They complement training with leadership development, strengths-based coaching, and tailored workshops on conflict, leading through change, emotional intelligence, appreciative inquiry, and other core capabilities. On the organizational side, they conduct employee feedback initiativesfrom one-on-one interviews to engagement and cultural surveysadvise on organizational design aligned to strategy, and facilitate cultural discovery to craft clear culture strategies that sustain todays strengths while enabling tomorrows aspirations. With deep experience across higher education and the broader public and non-profit landscape, including work with universities throughout Ontario, the firm helps clients attract and retain top talent, enhance employee engagement, and cultivate resilient, connected teams. Led by founder Meghan Kirwin, MBA, MSc in Applied Positive Psychology, and senior partner Karla Jenkinson, MBA, The Kirwin Group is known for caring deeply, partnering closely, and being creative and resourceful in solving complex people and culture challenges.

Permanent RecruitmentExec Search & Interim MgmtRPOHigher Education (Faculty, Administration)Corporate Training & CoachingE-Learning & Online EducationEnvironmental ConservationPhilanthropyHuman Resources

HQMinneapolis, United States

Midstates Executive Solutions

Midstates Executive Solutions is a boutique executive recruitment firm founded in 2011 by Matthew J. Sieh, dedicated to connecting top leadership talent with organizations that value impact and integrity. In 2025 the firm strengthened its capability with the addition of Senior National Recruiter Dylan Jenkins, and together the team brings over 25 years of combined recruiting experience to every engagement. The firm focuses on high-caliber permanent placements and retained searches across select industries where it has deep domain expertise, notably banking and broader financial services, agricultural and agribusiness enterprises, and public accounting and professional services. Clients rely on Midstates Executive Solutions for discreet, rigorous search execution spanning C-suite, VP, director, and practice leadership roles as well as critical functional positions in finance, audit, risk and compliance, credit, lending, operations, and corporate services. Their process begins with an in-depth discovery to align on business objectives and success profiles, followed by market mapping and targeted outreach to both active and passive candidates. Candidates are evaluated through structured and behavioral interviews, calibrated shortlists, and thorough referencing to ensure both technical mastery and cultural fit. The team manages communications and expectations transparently, shepherds finalists through closing and offer negotiations, and stays engaged after placement to support onboarding and retention. Midstates Executive Solutions partners with growth-focused companies and established institutions alike, tailoring search strategies to varied market dynamics while tapping a far-reaching network built over years of relationship-driven recruiting. The firm also advises clients on role scoping, compensation alignment, and interview panel design, and provides timely market intelligence to inform hiring decisions. With a commitment to confidentiality, responsiveness, and a candidate experience that reflects clients employer brands, the firm combines boutique attention with disciplined execution to deliver leaders who drive measurable results. Open roles are shared through its careers portal, while customized searches leverage curated talent pipelines and targeted research to surface exceptional, often passive, executives ready to make a difference.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentContract StaffingBankingInsuranceInvestment ManagementLegalAccounting (Audit, Tax)Human Resources

HQMinneapolis, United States

WRQS BV

WRQS BV is a human resources and recruitment partner focused on helping organizations secure the talent they need to grow, innovate, and perform. Acting as an extension of in house teams, the firm delivers three complementary services: permanent recruitment for critical hires across business and technical functions, contract staffing for flexible capacity and specialized project needs, and executive search and interim management for senior leadership and hard to find subject matter experts. WRQS BV blends experienced consultants with disciplined processes, combining targeted sourcing, structured interviews, skills and competency assessment, and rigorous reference validation to ensure quality shortlists and dependable outcomes. The team builds diverse pipelines through proactive market mapping, talent communities, and referrals, while treating every candidate with transparency and respect to safeguard employer brands. Clients benefit from clear timelines, agreed SLAs, and data driven reporting on funnel health, time to shortlist, and offer acceptance, together with post placement follow up to support onboarding and retention. For contracting and interim engagements, WRQS BV manages compliance, contractor care, and assignment governance so projects remain on schedule and within budget. Advisory support extends to role scoping, salary benchmarking, and employer branding recommendations to improve conversion at each hiring stage. The company operates with strong ethical standards and privacy by design, aligning to applicable labor regulations and data protection requirements, and invests continuously in sourcing technology and training so its consultants remain current with market trends. Whether engaging for a single key hire or building a multi role campaign, clients receive a pragmatic, high touch service that prioritizes fit, speed, and long term value, ensuring that each placement contributes meaningfully to business objectives.

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

HQGerakas, Greece

HiHR

HiHR is a boutique recruitment and consulting agency focused on placing top-tier Marketing, Sales, and Customer Success talent for growth-stage B2B companies, with a strong emphasis on the technology ecosystem. Led by founder Wes Lieseran executive recruiter with 11+ years of experience and prior hands-on roles in marketing and salesthe firm brings deep GTM domain expertise to every search, enabling sharper candidate assessment, stronger market calibration, and faster hiring outcomes. HiHR specializes in executive search for critical GTM leadership, routinely placing Director, VP, and CSuite roles while maintaining a streamlined, transparent process that keeps clients informed without burdening them with administrative complexity. The firms model balances white-glove executive search with agility and lower overhead, offering executive search at 20% of first-year expected compensation (base salary plus expected bonus). For CEOs and Talent Acquisition leaders who want expert guidance while retaining some in-house execution, HiHR provides recruitment consulting services at $150 per hour, leveraging a proven methodology refined across hundreds of placements to target the right candidates, ask the right questions, position opportunities effectively, and drive efficient decision-making. The team prioritizes three pillarstransparency, trust, and talentbacked by deep industry networks that yield curated shortlists of highly vetted candidates. Typical engagements target an eight-to-ten-week butt in seat timeline, allowing for sourcing, structured interviews, and notice periods. Beyond client work, HiHR supports candidates through its Talent Community with job alerts, salary insights, resume guidance, and interview tips, and is building a job board to further streamline access to opportunities. Whether building a GTM function from the ground up or tackling a pivotal leadership hire, HiHR serves as a highly specialized partner that understands the nuances of pipeline, revenue, and customer advocacy in modern B2B go-to-market organizations.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentSOW/ProjectsSoftware DevelopmentCybersecurityData ScienceCloud ComputingTelecomMarketing & Creative

HQMinneapolis, United States

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