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theFace HR

theFace HR is a people-first HR partner that helps growing organizations turn people operations into a strategic advantage. Based in Denver and serving clients nationwide, the firm embeds directly with leadership teams—founders, COOs, and executives—to design, implement, and scale HR infrastructure that brings clarity, care, and compliance to the entire employee lifecycle. Their packaged, monthly partnership model spans Lite (foundational compliance and strategic check-ins), Starter (recruiting, payroll support, and day-to-day HR structure), Growth (compensation, scalable hiring, and retention tools), and Enterprise (embedded HR leadership, executive advising, and workforce planning), allowing companies to right-size support as they evolve. Core capabilities include HR infrastructure, compliance, and payroll; onboarding and employee experience; HR tech and payroll integration across HRIS, ATS, and LMS; talent development and career pathing; on-call HR and data insights; and policy development with manager coaching. They specialize in supporting remote and multi-state teams with federal, state, and local compliance, policy development and handbook creation, time tracking and classification, audit readiness, and integrated HR technology implementation across ATS, LMS, TMS, and VMS where appropriate. theFace HR’s approach is anchored in FACE—Fairness, Accountability, Compliance, and Engagement—balancing operational precision with a human-centered mindset. Their impact includes streamlining recruitment for a remote creative agency, cutting hiring time by 40% and boosting employee satisfaction by 25% within six months; delivering full-service HR support for a fast-scaling startup that reduced attrition by 30%; and enabling a hospitality group to standardize payroll and build a welcoming, people-first onboarding experience during acquisitions. With cross-industry experience that spans technology, marketing and creative services, real estate, nonprofits, hospitality, and startups, theFace HR is trusted for practical execution and thoughtful guidance—meeting organizations where they are, embedding as a true partner, and building systems, culture, and compliance that scale with confidence.

Permanent RecruitmentRPOSOW/ProjectsSoftware DevelopmentCybersecurityData ScienceGraphic DesignBroadcastingPublishing

HQDenver, United States

Hive Talent Advisors

Hive Talent Advisors is a boutique executive search and advisory firm dedicated to building creative, product, and design leadership that scales. Serving creative-driven startups and global brands, the firm applies a design-first approach to hiring through its four-phase Talent Architecture process—Assess, Design, Execute, Enable—so that organizations achieve role clarity, the right team structure, and rigorous evaluation before any sourcing begins. With more than 20 years specializing exclusively in creative leadership across design, product, and brand, Hive operates on a retained-only basis, concentrating fully on each engagement and extending support through the first 90 days to ensure onboarding and integration success. The company offers three engagement models tailored to where clients are in their journey: a Talent Architecture Retainer for building or rebuilding creative functions over 6–12 months and making multiple strategic hires; Executive Search for one critical VP/SVP/C-suite role where world-class search execution is paired with upfront validation of the mandate; and targeted Advisory Services such as readiness audits, interview training, onboarding playbooks, and market entry analysis to de-risk pivotal decisions and sharpen internal hiring capabilities. By prioritizing organizational design over transactional placement, Hive helps clients avoid common failure points in executive hiring—starting with candidates before clarity, weak evaluation of creative leadership, and limited post-placement support. Its expertise spans VP+ roles in product management, design and UX, brand, research, and related creative disciplines, and the firm is known for surfacing leaders who blend creative excellence with business impact. Whether scaling from founder-led design to a professional creative function or evolving leadership structures for the AI era, Hive equips companies with an architecture that aligns strategy, capabilities, and talent, and then executes a focused search to secure leaders who thrive within that design. The result is a measured, end-to-end partnership that delivers durable leadership outcomes and leaders placed globally across design, product, and brand.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentSOW/ProjectsSoftware DevelopmentCybersecurityData ScienceGraphic DesignBroadcastingPublishing

HQDallas, United States

RepresentU

RepresentU is a candidate-first career representation and recruiting partner built to restore humanity, strategy, and accountability to the job search. Rather than leaving professionals to navigate a complex labor market alone, the firm acts as a personal advocate who aligns to each individual’s goals, builds a tailored plan, and stays engaged from first conversation through offer acceptance and beyond. Through its “RepresentUniversity” community, job seekers gain access to networking, alumni connections, shared resources, and mentoring to broaden visibility and unlock hidden opportunities. Consultants provide end-to-end support that includes resume rewriting, LinkedIn optimization, weekly coaching and accountability calls, curated job reports, targeted applications and outreach, interview preparation, and negotiation guidance, complemented by moral support throughout the highs and lows of the search. RepresentU continues the partnership after placement with ongoing market monitoring, monthly check-ins, and readiness planning so candidates are prepared to capitalize on better roles or weather unforeseen reorganizations. Testimonials from marketing and communications leaders, nonprofit executives, customer success directors, and C‑suite professionals highlight hands-on advocacy, responsiveness, and genuine care, with clients crediting the team for reducing stress, elevating candidacy, and accelerating outcomes in a slow, employer‑driven market. While the current environment features fewer openings and longer hiring cycles—especially across white-collar disciplines—the firm’s elevated service model increases visibility, adapts strategy to shifting conditions, and ensures candidates are at the front of the line when opportunities surface. RepresentU operates across technology, media and marketing, and professional services domains, supporting white‑collar and executive talent with permanent and executive search solutions. Its mission is clear: provide resources, consulting, education, and—most importantly—alignment so job seekers secure the right next role and build stronger careers over the long term.

Permanent RecruitmentExec Search & Interim MgmtTotal Talent MgmtSoftware DevelopmentCybersecurityData ScienceBroadcastingPublishingOnline Media

HQDallas, United States

Gehl Search Partners

Gehl Search Partners is a boutique recruitment firm recognized as the longest-standing and first executive search firm in the United States dedicated solely to highly regulated consumer categories including wine, alcohol, spirits, beverage, RTD, beer, cannabis, hemp, and better-for-you CPG. The firm partners with ambitious brands and large enterprises across these sectors to deliver high-caliber talent that accelerates growth and sustains performance. Its core focus is executive recruitment and direct placement across white-collar functions such as sales, marketing, product development, strategy and planning, compliance, and finance and accounting, serving needs from emerging managers through the C-suite. Clients can engage the firm through retained or contingent search models and, when agility is required, through fractional executive solutions that provide immediate leadership impact. Rather than chasing requisitions, Gehl Search Partners continuously builds deep relationships in its niche, ensuring access to the right talent when needed and aligning every placement to long-term, mutual success. Known for high service standards, strong ethics, and guarantees that exceed industry norms, the team combines rigorous assessment with transparent communication and a collaborative approach to ensure cultural fit and lasting results. Beyond search, founder Liz Gehl extends practical hiring and career guidance via the Headhunter Hints blog and offers small-group and private coaching for job seekers and hiring professionals in wine and spirits, while also contributing to community initiatives such as resume and mock interview clinics within the cannabis industry. With nationwide reach, a refined process, and a singular focus on regulated beverage and better-for-you consumer categories, Gehl Search Partners consistently attracts and engages leaders who can navigate complex compliance environments, drive commercial outcomes, and help clients build teams that endure.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentContract StaffingFashion & ApparelFood & BeverageConsumer ElectronicsChemical ManufacturingElectrical EngineeringIndustrial Automation

HQSanta Rosa, United States

Knex

Knex is an agent-led marketplace that matches founders with vetted fractional expertise, blending AI-driven matching with human judgment to reduce hiring risk from idea to scale. Purpose-built for venture-backed and post-revenue startups, the platform brings equity-only advisors, coaches, consultants, fractional executives, and temp-to-perm leaders together in one place. Founders begin by defining where expert guidance will move the needle—growth, fundraising, product, technology, operations, and beyond—and receive instant matches to senior operators with verified startup experience and testimonials reviewed by Knex. From every profile, founders can book free 30-minute consults, compare fit, and engage on clear, founder-friendly terms. Equity advisor engagements use standardized FAST documentation with a $499 activation fee only upon confirming a match, while cash engagements feature transparent pricing set on each expert’s profile plus a 10% platform fee that covers vetting, onboarding, contracting, payments, and compliance. Knex handles the administrative load end-to-end, including ACH payments for cash work and automated tracking for equity, so startups and experts can focus on outcomes rather than paperwork. On the expert side, seasoned leaders apply, get verified, and are introduced to opportunities through instant, intelligent matching—no job boards or cold outreach required. Each expert gains a polished storefront with service-packaging tools and can choose plans ranging from free equity-only bookings to paid tiers that unlock e-commerce, payments, and amplified marketplace visibility. With strengths across GTM, operations, product, and technology roles—such as CMO, COO, CTO, CIO, and CRO—Knex enables fast, fair engagements that balance strategy and execution. Led by Founder & CEO Katie Murphy, a former fractional executive recognized for driving sustainable growth, Knex pairs rigorous vetting with a streamlined, modern workflow to help startups secure trusted leadership on fractional or temp-to-perm paths with confidence.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtContract StaffingSOW/ProjectsSoftware DevelopmentCybersecurityData ScienceContent CreationPublic RelationsAdvertising

HQColumbus, United States

RecNow GmbH

RecNow GmbH is a Berlin-based recruitment consultancy specializing in matching IT specialists and related white-collar talent with organizations that value speed, quality, and a human approach. Founded by industry veterans Bacel Issa and Florian Gaudchau, and supported by partner Maximilian Probst, the team brings a combined three decades of experience from one of Germany’s largest search firms, with a proven focus on IT, Marketing, and Finance roles. RecNow delivers two core hiring solutions: contract (freelance) placements and permanent recruitment. For interim needs, they leverage a long-standing, reference-checked network to introduce vetted IT freelancers—such as Java developers, SAP consultants, and DevOps experts—typically within 48 hours, enabling clients to keep projects on track without compromising standards. For permanent mandates, they define requirements in detail and present shortlists of immediately available candidates within roughly 14 days, prioritizing a targeted submission of 1–2 highly suitable profiles over volume. Their philosophy centers on fairness, transparency, and service-led, non-intrusive sales, with pricing designed to ensure all parties—clients, candidates, and the firm—are satisfied. RecNow applies a rigorous needs analysis to capture both technical and interpersonal fit, coordinates thorough briefings, and manages candidate questions with care to avoid surprises later in the process. In addition, they offer free career support for IT professionals, including CV coaching and interview preparation, reflecting a commitment to advancing their community and long-term relationships. While technology hiring remains their core, the team’s background extends to marketing and finance leadership and specialist roles, enabling clients to access a broader cross-functional talent pool. From startup projects to established enterprises, RecNow acts as a pragmatic partner that blends speed with diligence, relying on a deep network, reference validation, and candid feedback when a brief cannot be met—saving clients time and elevating hiring outcomes.

Permanent RecruitmentContract StaffingExec Search & Interim MgmtSoftware DevelopmentCybersecurityData ScienceAdvertisingJournalismGraphic Design

HQBerlin, Germany

Just Ask AVA (Administrative Virtual Assistants)

Just Ask AVA (Administrative Virtual Assistants) is a specialized staffing partner that delivers pre-trained executive assistants ready to start immediately, combining targeted recruitment, rigorous vetting, and ongoing enablement to help founders and teams reclaim time and scale operations. The firm manages the entire lifecycle from role scoping and candidate search through onboarding, payroll, and performance management, so clients receive a dedicated assistant who integrates as an extension of the business from day one. During Week 1 they run an initial requirements interview to map tasks, tools, and success metrics (CRM, calendar, email, VOIP, and more), then endorse matched candidates with resumes and introduction videos for client approval; upon selection in Week 2, Just Ask AVA activates onboarding, sets up a company-branded email and VOIP line, and provides secure VPN access. Weeks 3–4 focus on best-practice training, creation of Standard Operating Procedures tailored to client systems, and continuous assessment, culminating in a 30‑day performance audit with a free replacement guarantee if needed. Each engagement includes a dedicated Success Manager for quality control, executive coaching and training, and month‑to‑month flexibility with no long-term commitments or hidden fees. Assistants support high-impact tasks such as calendar coordination, travel booking, customer support across phone, email, and chat, social media management, project coordination, research and analysis, document preparation, and basic accounting and invoicing, all aligned to the client’s time zone and preferred hours. Talent standards include a bachelor’s degree, 2–3 years of VA experience, fluent English with a 98% grammar score, and proficiency across multiple business platforms, ensuring rapid ramp-up and seamless collaboration. The company’s No Ghost AVA guarantee ensures continuity, committing to no more than three business days without coverage during an engagement. With transparent subscription offerings for Administrative Virtual Assistants and Executive Assistants, security controls such as VPN and NDAs, and SOP-driven operations, Just Ask AVA provides a scalable, secure, and process-led model for startups, professional services firms, and growing enterprises across industries, enabling leaders to focus on priorities while administrative work is handled with consistency and care.

Contract StaffingTemporary StaffingPayrolling/EORAll industriesGeneralist - white collar professionalsMarketing & CreativeFinance & Accounting

HQAtlanta, United States

Athlete2Business

Athlete2Business (A2B) is a specialist sales recruitment and talent advisory firm that believes sales is a sport and recruits the champions. The company exclusively headhunts high-performing sales professionals who embody an elite athlete mindset and validates fit with its A+CHEC methodology—Communication skills, Humble confidence, Emotional intelligence, and Commercial awareness. Rather than relying on job boards, A2B proactively hunts passive talent and delivers resilient, coachable performers who thrive under pressure, adapt quickly, and consistently execute. With a track record of placements credited with generating $100M+ in client revenue, A2B supports companies across Australia, Southeast Asia, India, and the USA, filling roles from junior sales talent (SDR/BDR) to BDMs, Account Executives, Account Managers, and senior sales leaders and managers. The firm’s deep candidate community is built on trust with current and former athletes who have transitioned into business and excel in competitive, target-driven environments. A2B partners with clients in media, technology and tech consulting, agency recruitment, construction and engineering, and e‑commerce, applying rigorous assessment and targeted search to build durable, high-performance sales cultures. Beyond recruitment, A2B champions athlete career transitions through education initiatives such as the A2B Academy and the Another Plan A program, along with practical guidance on onboarding and enablement so new hires ramp faster and deliver results. Clients choose A2B for its global reach, niche focus, and unmatched access to athlete-alumni networks; candidates choose A2B for honest coaching, career pathways into values-driven organizations, and roles that reward competitiveness, discipline, and grit. The result is a consistently strong match between sales talent and growth-minded companies, turning athletic drive into commercial outcomes and helping teams hit revenue targets faster while elevating standards across the entire sales function.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentTemporary StaffingSoftware DevelopmentCybersecurityData ScienceDigital MarketingContent CreationPublic Relations

HQSydney, Australia

StartUX

StartUX is a Paris-based talent agency dedicated to sourcing top-tier freelance UX and UI professionals for companies of all sizes across France. Positioned as a specialist partner rather than a generalist recruiter, the firm focuses exclusively on user experience, user interface, and art direction profiles—ranging from UX Researchers and Product Designers to Lead UX and UI/Creative Directors—so clients can rapidly secure the right expertise for web, mobile, and product initiatives. StartUX combines human expertise with a proprietary search algorithm and AI-enabled outreach to activate its extensive community at speed, typically presenting a shortlist of vetted, mission-ready freelancers in under 48 hours. Its process begins with a precise qualification of the client’s need, followed by targeted engagement of suitable candidates and a careful curation of profiles that meet mission prerequisites. Clients benefit from a dedicated advisor throughout, clear and simple collaboration, and time savings that allow product and design leaders to stay focused on delivery. On the talent side, StartUX curates the best missions of the moment, optimizes daily rates (TJM), provides a smooth administrative experience, and handles the contractual steps so freelancers can concentrate on craftsmanship. The agency’s network covers the full UX/UI toolkit—user research, interviews, analytics, empathy maps, wireframing, prototyping, design sprints, usability testing, moodboards, typography, color systems, design systems, motion design, and more—matching skills to contexts such as e-commerce, enterprise applications, and consumer-grade digital experiences. Trusted by recognizable brands and scale-ups alike, including names featured on its site such as Disney, AXA, E.Leclerc, Paylib, GTT, Sézane, SAUR, Finalcad, and others, StartUX provides a reliable, fast, and design-savvy route to freelance talent. Headquartered at 142, Rue de Rivoli, 75001 Paris, the agency champions a community-first model that keeps both clients and freelancers supported, responsive, and ready to deliver outstanding user experiences.

Contract StaffingPayrolling/EORTemporary StaffingSoftware DevelopmentCybersecurityData ScienceGraphic DesignBroadcastingPublishing

HQParis, France

Jersey Road Talent | iGaming | Sports | Crypto | Ai

Jersey Road Talent is a specialist executive search and talent acquisition partner operating at the intersection of iGaming, sports betting and sports tech, crypto/fintech, and AI. From its head office in Melbourne and a base in Austin, with coverage across Sydney, Brisbane, the USA, UK, EU, Canada, LatAm and Asia, the firm supports operators, suppliers, platforms and high-growth startups in both regulated and emerging markets. Its consultants recruit end to end across leadership, technology and commercial functions, including software engineering, data, DevOps and infrastructure; product management, game design and mathematics; UX/UI; CRM, affiliates, SEO, paid media and retention; trading, quant and risk; AML, RG, KYC, fraud, legal and licensing; payments operations; and VIP, player experience and community. The service portfolio combines retained executive search for C-suite, VP and director hires with targeted permanent recruitment for critical full-time roles, and fast-turn contracting and interim solutions to add specialist capacity on demand. Through embedded options such as RPO-style delivery and its AI Talent Partner model, JRT integrates dedicated recruiters and a proprietary AI-enabled sourcing engine directly into client workflows, providing branded, monthly, tech-enabled hiring without placement fees. Contracting by JRT is fully managed, covering onboarding, payroll, compliance, timesheets and invoicing to reduce operational friction and enable flexible scaling. The firm’s approach is people-first and outcomes-driven, blending discreet headhunting, mapped talent intelligence and global market reach to reduce time-to-hire while elevating quality and retention. Whether a sportsbook building a trading desk, an iGaming platform expanding into sweepstakes and white-label solutions, a crypto or payments business hiring engineers and product leaders, or an enterprise embedding AI across product, marketing, risk and design, Jersey Road Talent brings sector fluency, international networks and a practical, scalable hiring toolkit that helps clients hire right the first time and enables candidates to step into career-defining roles shaping the next wave of digital entertainment and finance.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentContract StaffingSoftware DevelopmentCybersecurityData ScienceGamingPerforming Arts (Music, Theatre)Visual Arts

HQMelbourne, Australia

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