HR Search Firm
We find HR leaders who guide your organization forward
Unlock the Potential of HR Search Firms
Selecting the right HR search firm is crucial for achieving success in your business. At hrQ, our expertise lies in uniting organizations with premier HR talent, who not only fill roles but also embody the precise skills and values essential to your success.
Our team is committed to streamlining the talent acquisition process, ensuring a seamless integration of top HR professionals into your team, allowing you to concentrate on what matters most—your business.
We achieve this through a meticulous understanding of each client’s distinctive needs, leveraging our relationships with an extensive network of talent built over our 20+ year history. Our proficiency lies in connecting you with HR leaders who are adept at fostering organizational growth and success, focusing solely on recruitment that aligns with your strategic objectives.
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When to Use an HR Executive Search Firm
Engaging hrQ as your HR executive search ally is particularly effective in circumstances like:
- Talent scarcities, where finding the right skills becomes a challenge.
- Recruitment obstacles, where traditional hiring approaches fall short.
- The necessity for reaching out to passive candidates, who are not actively seeking new opportunities but are the perfect fit for your organization.
- The imperative for rapid engagement of candidates, ensuring timely and efficient talent acquisition.
At hrQ, our HR search services are specifically designed to seamlessly integrate top-tier HR talent with your strategic business imperatives, enhancing your team’s capability and resilience.
The hrQ Approach to HR Talent Discovery
hrQ’s talent discovery approach is centered around a personalized method that assesses candidates thoroughly to ensure a perfect match for each client’s specific need. Our talent discovery approach is built on a comprehensive process that meticulously evaluates candidates to guarantee an ideal alignment with each client’s distinct requirements.
Understanding Client Needs
At the core of hrQ’s talent discovery lies our profound grasp of client necessities, our expansive network of candidates, and our dedication to excellence. We maintain a comprehensive insight into your requirements throughout the search, prioritizing the identification of the most suitable talent.
Deeply Connected Talent Network
Our passion for people and commitment to fostering meaningful relationships has enabled us to cultivate a comprehensive network of HR professionals. We leverage this network to precisely align candidates with your unique needs, ensuring a perfect fit through strategic sourcing channels.
Assessing Talent Compatibility
Our recommendation process transcends mere skill and qualification evaluation. We delve into the candidate’s fit with your organizational objectives prior to proposing them, ensuring an efficient and successful placement.
Unwavering Dedication
Our pledge to trust, respect, and inclusivity is the cornerstone of our success.We set ourselves apart in the search domain through a focus on sophisticated HR methodologies, providing unmatched proficiency in talent identification and management.
Experience and Success You Can Count On
95%
client satisfaction rating
60K
qualified candidates in our network
85%
of team previously held an HR role
15-20
average years of experience of team members
500+
filled placements since 2021
How Our HR Search Process Works
The journey to finding the ideal executive begins with a well-defined process, one that hrQ has mastered over the years. Below is a detailed description of each step in the journey.
Understanding Your Needs
The first step in the HR executive search process is to understand your business, cultural, and specific leadership needs. This involves in-depth discussions with key stakeholders to define the role, responsibilities, and qualifications required for the position.
Strategy Development
With a clear understanding of your needs, we develop a tailored search strategy. This includes identifying candidates with unique skillsets in target industries and companies. We also outline the key selling points of the position and your organization to the prospective hires, to attract top talent.
Talent Discovery and Evaluation
Leveraging decades of cultivated relationships and our rich history, hrQ’s search team pinpoints prospective candidates through our vast network, sector-specific insights, and personalized outreach. Each candidate undergoes a thorough assessment, focusing on their professional background, alignment with your company culture, and leadership potential, to confirm they fulfill your exacting standards.
Candidate Engagement
Qualified candidates are engaged through discreet and professional outreach. hrQ recruiters conduct initial conversations to evaluate the candidates’ fit for the role and their interest in the opportunity.
Offer Negotiation and Placement
Once a preferred candidate is identified, we assist with the offer and negotiation, ensuring a competitive package that gets you the right talent. We support you and the candidate through the offer acceptance and transition process.
Follow-Up
After the successful placement of a candidate, hrQ checks in with both you and the placed candidate to ensure a smooth integration into the organization and to address any post-placement needs.
Why Organizations Choose hrQ
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Christine Gaspar
General Manager, HR
Volkswagen
"Anna is wonderful! Great experience."
Charlie Piscitello
SVP, Chief People Officer
PETCO
"Bringing current and reputable knowledge to the HR talent landscape by knowing who’s where and if they are top talent. They are responsive and demonstrate a sense of urgency to the client’s need and are resourceful in bringing the right people to the table."
Pedro Velis
Sr. HR Manager
Ready Pac
“Melissa Haid did a tremendous job throughout the process of keeping me up to date in the process and giving me guidance and advise as I went through my job search. Melissa is very customer oriented and makes sure that she keeps both sides moving toward the end goal. I appreciated her work with me throughout the process.”
Jackie Peter
VP, HR
Frontier Airlines
“Very professional, positive experience.”
Erika Young
Sr. Manager, OE & TM
Charles Schwab
"Olivia was a pleasure to work with - she was informative and responsive throughout the process and very supportive. Thank you so much!
Gerry Agnes
President & CEO
Elevations Credit Union
“Kim Bradney & Anne Mounts are simply amazing. I was thrilled to work with them and would highly recommend them to my colleagues.”
Kate Hyatt
CHRO & SVP, HR
Healthgrades
"As an HR executive, I have worked with many search firms, both as a client and as a candidate. Recently, I had the experience of being a candidate presented by hrQ for a head of HR role. I was very impressed with the professionalism and due diligence that I encountered working with John Anderson at hrQ. John thoroughly prepared me for my interviews and kept me updated on the search which entailed multiple interviews and thorough reference checking. Given all the information that John provided to me during the process, when this search resulted in an offer, it was an easy decision for me to accept."
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Kevin Delaney
SVP, General Counsel & Secretary
Quanex Building Products
"As we look to future HR Leadership needs across our nationwide operations, I know who to call. Many thanks for a job well done!"
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Gwen Schreffler
VP, HR
Core Laboratories
"Since discovering hrQ, I have had the pleasure of working with Shelly Steele and she is a delight. She listens, stays focused and produces candidates that meet the profile needs. She is highly customer focused and demonstrates the passion for finding and delivering HR talent."
Danielle Barrera
Chief Operating Officer
RediClinic
"hrQ did a fantastic job helping us find exceptional talent for our HR leadership needs. Kathy Rapp and her team really took the time to understand what we were looking for and presented candidates that fit the bill!"
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Jen Alessandra
SVP, HR
Solarwinds
"I have worked with hrQ as a client and a candidate over the past eight years. Market knowledge, timeliness, quality and consistent execution across the hrQ team is impressive! I appreciate their results-driven model, and highly recommend the firm."
Lisa Cavanaugh
VP, Organizational Effectiveness
Magna Energy Services
“Really appreciate the responsiveness of the team. I reached out to a contact in the Houston office, but the request was seamlessly handled through Colorado. Nicely done.”
Katherine O'Keefe
Recruiter
Bimbo Bakeries
“I wish hrQ ran the entire world! It would be a much better place. They're very professional, responsive, helpful - it's a great company. My experience with everyone I've been in contact there with was outstanding.”
Nicole Lozano
Sr. HR Generalist
Centura Health
“I love your firm and have recommended many people to it. I love the level of service and professionalism. Keep it up!”
Lance Boll
Executive Recruiter
J.B. Pointexter
"Having been in executive search for more than a decade, I was very pleased with the process. Brian Coffman and Kim Wende were both amazing to work with."
Nancy Katz
Managing Director
American Infrastructure MLP
“Bonnie was wonderful! Not only was she extremely helpful in our drawing up our job description (as it was for a new position), but she sent me 4-5 well-qualified candidates and we got our top choice. I couldn't be more pleased.”
Alison Bodor
HR Director
Renal Ventures Management
“I wish I had called hrQ sooner!”
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Thrive Market
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Bodybuilding.com
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Plaid
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Joe Thompson
Chief Operating Officer
Peoples’ Self-Help Housing
I wanted to thank you and your entire team for the excellent service you provided in our HR Director search. We were able to recruit a truly exceptional candidate in a manner that was timely, organized and efficient. Bonnie was a true pleasure to work with and guided us through the process with kindness and professionalism. I am really happy with our decision to partner with hrQ.
Elevate Your HR Leadership with hrQ
As a leading HR search firm, conducting national HR search has been our focus since the very beginning, and it shows. Fortune 500 companies and emerging companies alike trust us to find their senior and executive HR talent.
What makes our search process different? We conduct a highly targeted search across the country using relationships we’ve built with industry-leading professionals to find the best talent to suit your specific needs.
We’ve been honing our search skills for more than 20 years, working with clients like Charles Schwab, Sysco, and many more. Our deep and consistent involvement with the HR community keeps us ahead of the curve and our connections bring you a completely new level of talent.
Whether you need a talent management leader, human resources director, or a CHRO, we know just the person.
Interested? Contact our team to get started.
Frequently Asked Questions About HR Search Firms
1. What does an HR search firm do?
The main purpose of an HR executive search firm is to perform extensive research and work together with organizations to recognize their specific culture, structures, and leadership needs. Ultimately, the goal of this collaboration is to successfully place highly-skilled candidates into key positions within these companies.
2. Does an HR firm only place full-time permanent employees?
Many search firms, like hrQ, offer a breadth of services that cater to various employment needs, such as Fractional HR services and interim HR services. These services provide specialized assistance and guidance for navigating various human resources obstacles, and are particularly useful when organizations have restricted budgets, unexpected personnel changes, or unique projects to tackle.
3. What benefits can my organization expect when using an HR search firm?
Working with an HR search firm enhances your company’s recruiting and hiring efficiency beyond what can typically be achieved through internal processes. This partnership offers access to a broader spectrum of candidates, ensuring a richer pool from which to select the ideal match. Additionally, hrQ’s expertise ensures improved alignment between the candidate’s capabilities and the role’s requirements, fostering a better fit and higher potential for success.