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11:11 Partners

11:11 Partners is a boutique leadership and talent advisory firm that helps purpose-driven companies build stronger, wiser, and more connected leadership teams. Headquartered in Evanston, Illinois, the team partners closely with founders and CEOs to scale themselves and their organizations with clarity, trust, and long-term vision. Their integrated offering spans executive search for critical leadership roles, rigorous team assessments, and executive coaching and development, enabling clients to align culture with strategy while elevating performance across the full talent lifecycle. Grounded in data and behavioral science, their approach emphasizes listening first to deeply understand an organizations culture and needs, creating consensus and organizational alignment before executing tailored solutions. Clients recognize 11:11 Partners for authentic partnership and measurable outcomesfrom clarifying the roadmap to the right hire for roles such as CFO, to designing healthier, higher-trust teams that communicate more effectively and solve problems faster. Beyond hiring, the firm supports conscious off-boarding and transition programs that reduce disruption, maintain dignity, and set departing employees up for success in their next chapter, reflecting the companys commitment to people-first, mission-aligned decisions. Testimonials from leaders at organizations such as Terviva, GlacierGrid, Protect My Car, and The Bazaar Inc. highlight a differentiated model: a partner that learns and grows with its clients, identifies capability gaps with precision, and stays engaged through search, onboarding, and ongoing leadership development. Whether guiding a founder through an inflection point, aligning a leadership team for scale, or executing a targeted executive search, 11:11 Partners blends executive experience with disciplined methodology to help values-led businesses attract, select, and develop elite leadership talent and build resilient cultures that endure.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentSOW/ProjectsSoftware DevelopmentCybersecurityData ScienceFishing & AquacultureFashion & ApparelFood & Beverage

HQEvanston, United States

Compass Staffing Solutions

Compass Staffing Solutions is a full-service staffing agency serving Northern Illinois with offices in Elgin, Genoa, McHenry, Dekalb, and Carpentersville, dedicated to delivering efficient, high-quality hiring outcomes for employers and job seekers alike. Drawing on decades of industry experience and local roots that trace back over 30 years, the firm combines the personal attention of a privately owned business with disciplined, proven processes to ensure strong matches across light industrial and administrative roles, as well as professional direct hire needs. Compass offers a comprehensive mix of engagement modelstemporary staffing, temp-to-hire, and direct hireso clients can flex their workforce or secure long-term talent as business demands evolve. Employers benefit from a rigorous screening and selection approach that typically includes background checks, drug screens, standard aptitude tests, and behavioral interviews, while transparent, all-inclusive bill rates cover social security, federal and state taxes, workers compensation, unemployment taxes, health insurance, attendance bonuses, holiday pay, direct deposit or cash card fees, and administrative costs. The teams longevity and market knowledge translate into fast response times, clear communication, and a genuine understanding of each clients operations and role requirements, helping companies reduce time-to-fill, lower risk, and maintain productivity. Job seekers can expect a simple, supportive process with one-on-one guidance from application through placement, access to an active job board, and opportunities across skill levels, from entry-level light industrial to experienced administrative and professional positions. Proud members of SHRM and ISSA, Compass distinguishes itself from large corporate competitors through direct access to decision-makers, flexibility, and competitive rates enabled by lower overheadan approach that aligns with its mission to be the staffing company of choice by exceeding expectations every day. With a strong local network, personalized service, and a consistent focus on quality, Compass Staffing Solutions helps organizations hire smarter and candidates advance with confidence.

Temporary StaffingPermanent RecruitmentContract StaffingAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseProject ManagementSupply Chain ManagementFreight Forwarding

HQElgin, United States

HR4U

HR4U is a Canadian provider of certified fractional human resources and recruitment solutions built for growing businesses that need dependable HR leadership without the overhead of a full-time team. Through its Recruit4U practice, the firm specializes in sourcing, screening, and placing high-impact sales professionals, applying a proven process to optimize hiring quality and reduce turnover, and has been recruiting top sales talent since 2003 with a focus on mid-to-senior roles at a preferential flat rate. Its flagship Fractional HR program pairs clients with a CHRP/CHRL-certified consultant who acts as an in-house partner, delivering unlimited advisory support, bi-weekly HR strategy and accountability meetings, and a full HR framework including policies, procedures, and compliant documentation aligned to Canadian federal and provincial requirements such as the Employment Standards Act, OHSA, and human rights legislation. The service includes a company HRIS for secure employee files and reporting, payroll administration and oversight, employee relations guidance, performance management, learning and development planning, organizational development, and reward and recognition programs, with recruitment of two roles per quarter included. For employers undertaking transformation or discrete initiatives, HR4U delivers consulting projects covering employee and salary surveys, talent acquisition and retention strategies, strategic workforce planning, organizational design and change management, and culture and engagement initiatives. Complementing employer services, Career4U supports job seekers with resume development, interview coaching, LinkedIn optimization, personal branding, and career transition guidance to help candidates land roles faster. Clients highlight HR4Us responsiveness, professionalism, and practical expertise, and the firm collaborates with a network of trusted partners across legal, payroll, background screening, benefits, safety, and training to provide end-to-end people operations support. Founded by Lisa Trinh and proudly serving Canada, HR4U helps organizations hire right, pay right, stay compliant, and build engaged, high-performing teams.

Permanent RecruitmentExec Search & Interim MgmtRPOManagement ConsultingLegalAccounting (Audit, Tax)Project ManagementSales & Business DevelopmentGeneralist - white collar professionals

HQMarkham, Canada

Connections Personnel

Connections Personnel is a New Jersey-based staffing firm that has been connecting people and jobs since 1991, serving companies of all sizes with a practical mix of temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct hire solutions. Operating from offices in Scotch Plains and Somerset, the agency focuses on light industrial and office/clerical roles and is known for hands-on service, fast response times, and a disciplined matching process that aligns candidate skills, work style, and availability with each employers specific requirements. Employers gain easy access to talent through streamlined employer portals, while job seekers benefit from an online application, job board, and employee portal that simplify onboarding, documentation, and communication. Testimonials highlight the firms long-standing relationships, its ability to function as an extension of HR, and its success filling warehouse roles as well as office support and selected pharmaceutical placements. The teams local market knowledge and consultative approach underpin a repeatable process: understanding operational needs, vetting candidates thoroughly, coordinating interviews, and supporting smooth starts whether the engagement is short-term coverage, evaluation-to-hire, or a direct hire. Connections Personnel also keeps clients informed about regulatory changes that impact workforces in New Jerseysuch as wage updates, non-compete developments, and workplace health and safetyreflecting a commitment to compliance and risk awareness. With a track record of immediate placements and careful attention to service quality, the company supports a broad range of environments including warehousing, distribution, manufacturing, customer service, and administrative offices. Their promise is straightforward: place the right people in the right positions at the right price, sustain clear communication through candidate and client portals, and build long-term trust by delivering consistent results for over three decades across New Jerseys dynamic labor market.

Temporary StaffingPermanent RecruitmentContract StaffingAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseWarehousingDistributionPublic Transit

HQScotch Plains, United States

Johnson ReSource Group

Johnson ReSource Group is a boutique executive recruiting partner known for delivering a full-service experience across the hiring and onboarding lifecycle. The firms seasoned business professionals operate with a consultative approach, combining rigorous research, targeted outreach, and vetted assessment to identify, recruit, and retain high-impact talent for progressive companies. Their executive recruiters emphasize fit, performance potential, and cultural alignment, applying a disciplined search methodology that protects client confidentiality while ensuring a carefully curated shortlist of qualified candidates. Beyond search execution, Johnson ReSource Group supports clients and candidates through interview design, stakeholder alignment, compensation benchmarking, offer strategy, and onboarding guidance to drive long-term success and retention. The team publishes practical resources and insights through its blog, reflecting exposure to a range of evolving talent markets, including technology and scientific roles, and maintains an open positions portal for active opportunities. While solidly rooted in executive and professional recruitment, the firm is adept at engaging across corporate functions and growth stages, from emerging leaders to Csuite placements. Clients value the groups responsiveness, transparency, and ability to translate business objectives into precise talent specifications, while candidates appreciate straightforward communication, coaching, and respect for their career goals. Drawing on diverse industry knowledge and a strong professional network, Johnson ReSource Group consistently delivers results through disciplined search execution, clear process governance, and a focus on measurable hiring outcomes that support organizational momentum.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentRPOSoftware DevelopmentCybersecurityData ScienceMental Health CareVeterinaryAutomotive

HQFort Wright, United States

Smart Recruitment

Smart Recruitment is a Toronto-based staffing partner focused on making hiring faster, simpler, and more reliable for employers while opening quality opportunities for job seekers. From its office at 175 Toryork Drive, the firm delivers flexible Placement Services that span Temporary, Permanent, and Temporary-to-Permanent hiring, supported by rapid just-in-time fulfillment for rush orders and comprehensive payroll services. Its end-to-end process is designed to save clients time and reduce administrative cost: roles are promoted through the Smart Recruitment website, leading job boards, the Government of Canada Job Bank, social media, newspapers, radio, and job fairs; applications are reviewed and shortlisted by experienced HR consultants; candidates undergo initial screening for skills, culture fit, and qualifications; and on-site interviews include comprehension testing, computer skills assessments, professional conduct evaluation, reference checks, and security clearance where required. The agency assumes employer-of-record responsibilities for its temporary workforce, managing WSIB, payroll source deductions (CPP, EI, federal income tax), records of employment, letters of employment, and weekly invoicing, coupled with proactive candidate management and retention programs. Smart Recruitment serves a broad set of verticals: Professional (environmental, biomedical, pharmaceutical, information technology, personal care, health care, engineers, finance), Administrative (administrative assistants, office managers, reception, customer service, call centre, project coordination, data entry, sales and marketing, accounting and payroll), Industrial (logistics, warehousing, shipping and receiving, manufacturing, drivers, forklift and heavy machine operators, skilled trades, construction), and General Labour (waste management, food processing, packaging, assembly line, commercial and residential cleaning, ramp agents/baggage handlers, landscaping, plant and agriculture, film and entertainment). Reported results include thousands of applications and interviews leading to a strong selection ratio, and client testimonials highlight the teams reliability and ability to deliver high-quality technical and leadership talent for operations across the GTA. Above all, Smart Recruitment positions itself as a dedicated business partner that enables organizations to flex their workforce at will while ensuring candidates are supported and ready to contribute from day one.

Permanent RecruitmentTemporary StaffingPayrolling/EORAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseWarehousingDistributionPublic Transit

HQToronto, Canada

Talent Harbor

Talent Harbor is a specialist sales recruitment partner that delivers predictable, highquality hiring outcomes through a subscription-based Recruitment as a Service (RaaS) model. Headquartered in Annapolis, Maryland, the firm focuses exclusively on building high-performing sales teams, combining proprietary sourcing workflows with deep domain expertise to produce a steady pipeline of values-aligned, quota-capable talent. Instead of traditional success fees or long-term contracts, clients pay a flat monthly rate that enables multiple hires, cost transparency, and the flexibility to scale up or down as needs change. Engagements begin with a discovery deep dive to clarify business goals, pain points, and must-have competencies, followed by a jointly crafted Ideal Candidate Blueprint, role definition, and tailored go-to-market materials. Talent Harbor then activates multi-channel sourcing across internal and external databases, networks, and the broader professional graph, and complements data-driven outreach with classic headhuntingpicking up the phone to engage passive candidates who are often the best performers. Candidates are screened for skills, track record, and culture add, then vetted through Experience and Core Values Interviews alongside sales-specific assessments to validate capability, consistency, and fit. Shortlists are curated and presented with actionable insight to streamline hiring decisions, while the team advises on compensation, interview process design, and onboarding to accelerate time-to-productivity. With a 5.0 reputation on Clutch and a replacement guarantee that removes risk if a hire doesnt work out, Talent Harbor aligns incentives squarely with client outcomes: better hires, faster, and at a lower, more predictable cost. Whether staffing SDR/BDR pods, field and inside sales, account executives, account managers, or sales leadership, the companys relentless focus on culture alignment, performance evidence, and speed to slate helps growth-minded organizations hit their hiring bullseye and turn sales talent into a lasting competitive advantage.

Permanent RecruitmentRPOExec Search & Interim MgmtAll industriesSales & Business DevelopmentSenior ExecutivesGeneralist - white collar professionals

HQAnnapolis, United States

Staffing Advisors

Staffing Advisors is a mission-driven executive search and recruiting firm that helps associations, certification boards, foundations, nonprofits, and social enterprises build high-performing teams. For more than 20 years, the firm has specialized in competency-driven executive recruiting complemented by organizational structure and job design consulting, aligning every search with clearly defined outcomes and measurable impact. Their strategy-first approach begins with in-depth discovery to clarify goals, stakeholders, and success metrics, then delivers a custom search process across all functional areas and career levelsfrom associate roles to the CEOsupported by rigorous competency assessment and evidence-based selection. Known for accountability and transparency, Staffing Advisors backs every hire with an unconditional replacement guaranteetwo years for CEOs and 18 months for all other career levelsand reports a 100% retention rate for association CEO placements over the past eight years alongside a near-perfect record for nonprofit executive director hires. The team is experienced with a wide range of governance models, including federated networks, and has partnered with organizations managing budgets from $2.5MM to more than $240MM. Their national work spans finance and accounting, marketing and communications, development and fundraising, operations, human resources, training and education, scientific and program leadership, policy and advocacy, and other white-collar functions, with searches conducted for in-office, hybrid, and fully remote roles. Clients value fair pricing, ethical practices, and a partnership model that drives long-term resultsreflected in the fact that more than 87% of engagements come from repeat clients. Representative partners include the American Kidney Fund, Civic Builders, the Oncology Nursing Society, PhRMA, the Capital Area Food Bank, the Center for Reproductive Rights, the International Association of Better Business Bureaus, and the National Restaurant Association. Beyond search execution, Staffing Advisors advances inclusive hiring and ethical AI through practical resources, how-to guides, and a regularly updated insights blog, helping organizations and leaders navigate change with confidence.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentSOW/ProjectsFundraisingSocial ServicesEnvironmental ConservationMedical DevicesHealthcare AdministrationMental Health Care

HQOlney, United States

Cushion Employer Services

Cushion Employer Services is an HR and benefits consultancy based in Nashville, Tennessee, that helps organizations unlock the value of their workforce by building cultures where high performance is the standard. For more than 25 years, the firm has partnered with companies across the U.S. to attract, select, develop, and retain the right talent, integrating Human Resource Management, Benefit Programs Management, and compliance into a cohesive, outcomes-focused strategy. Led by founder and CEO Bill Martinwhose background includes over 30 years in organizational development and 20 years of service in the U.S. Air Forcethe team combines analytical rigor with people-centered expertise to align HR functions with business goals and deliver on- and off-site support. Core capabilities include performance management, leadership development, compensation strategies, and workforce planning; selection and onboarding services such as role identification, teaming assessments, and goal and expectation setting; and team performance enablement through intuitive processes, collaboration toolkits, and relationship-building practices. Cushions benefits practice provides full-service consulting, plan design, administration, benchmarking and comparative analysis, customized employee communications, open enrollment support and implementation, and COBRA and retiree billingmanaged as a service experience that increases employee engagement and satisfaction. Verified for HIPAA compliance and recognized as a veteran-owned small business, Cushion is trusted in regulated environments and complex multi-location operations. The firm serves a wide range of industriesincluding Professional Services, Healthcare, Hospitality and Tourism, Financial Services, Manufacturing, Technology, Education, and Governmentand earns client praise for listening deeply, understanding culture and industry nuances, and delivering tailored solutions that drive measurable results. Guided by the mission to provide customized workforce solutions that create healthy and motivated work environments, Cushion focuses on developing happy high performers, freeing leaders to elevate products and services, exceed customer expectations, and grow their businesses.

RPOSOW/ProjectsTotal Talent MgmtManagement ConsultingLegalAccounting (Audit, Tax)Healthcare AdministrationMental Health CareVeterinary

HQNashville, United States

Executive Search Professionals

Executive Search Professionals LLC (ESP Talent) is a woman-owned boutique search firm with decades of talent acquisition expertise dedicated to executive search for corporate leadership roles across a variety of industries. The firm delivers a flexible engagement model that serves as an alternative to traditional retained search without sacrificing the high-touch, consultative experience clients expect at the executive level. ESP operates with a fit-first philosophy, investing the time to understand each clients culture, business model, growth strategy, and the attributes that define top performers before launching a targeted, insight-led search. To meet diverse hiring needs, ESP offers multiple search packages at competitive rates, including direct placement for permanent leadership hires, contract and contract-to-hire solutions for urgent or project-based leadership requirements, and payrolling support, enabling organizations to engage talent efficiently while maintaining compliance and cost control. Clients experience ESP as an authentic business partner and an extension of their internal team, relying on the firm to present the right candidates for the most critical leadership needs and to adapt quickly as priorities evolve. The leadership team features Founder and Owner Sandra Froehlich, Managing Partner Jim Oddo, and VP of Executive Search April Reach, who bring deep recruiting and advisory experience grounded in transparency, responsiveness, and outcome-focused delivery. Testimonials underscore ESPs ability to understand business priorities and remain flexible in changing economic conditions. From success profile definition through market mapping, outreach, candidate evaluation, and offer execution, ESP guides stakeholders through a structured, communication-rich process designed to reduce time-to-hire and increase long-term leadership impact. With a boutique approach and competitive, flexible engagement options, Executive Search Professionals helps organizations confidently secure executives who align with their culture and accelerate performance and growth.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentContract StaffingAll industriesSenior ExecutivesGeneralist - white collar professionals

HQFarmington, United States

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