What does TrustedHire do?

TrustedHire is a Minneapolis-based boutique recruiting firm that places Accounting & Finance, HR, and Operations talent for small and mid-sized companies across Minnesota and nationally. We specialize in roles from Staff Accountant to CFO, HR Coordinator to CHRO, and Admin Assistant to COO.

How much does TrustedHire charge for recruiting services?

TrustedHire offers three search models: Retained Search (best for leadership and confidential roles), Engaged Search (best for critical mid-level roles), and Contingent Search (best for non-exclusive or volume hiring). Fee structures vary by model. Contact us for a confidential conversation about your specific search.

How long does a typical search take with TrustedHire?

TrustedHire averages 30 days to fill a role. Most searches produce a qualified shortlist within 2–3 weeks. Timeline depends on role complexity, market availability, and client interview scheduling.

What industries does TrustedHire serve?

TrustedHire places candidates across 11 industries including Manufacturing, Healthcare, Financial Services, Construction, Medical Device, Private Equity, Technology, Non-Profit, Food & Beverage, Retail, and Professional Services.

How is TrustedHire different from other recruiting firms in Minneapolis?

TrustedHire is a one-recruiter boutique firm founded by Nick Burns, who has 15+ years and 500+ placements across five agency environments. Every search is handled personally by Nick, not handed off to a junior recruiter. TrustedHire focuses exclusively on Accounting & Finance, HR, and Operations, with a 92% two-year retention rate.

Does TrustedHire work with companies outside of Minneapolis?

Yes. While TrustedHire is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, we place talent for clients nationally. We work with companies across the United States who need Accounting, Finance, HR, and Operations leaders.

What is a partnership-based recruiting firm?

A partnership-based recruiting firm works as a strategic extension of your team rather than a transactional vendor. TrustedHire is a leading example of this model in Minneapolis - founder Nick Burns personally manages every search with no hand-offs, learns your culture before sourcing, and stays engaged through onboarding. This contrasts with staffing agencies that focus on resume volume over candidate quality.

Who is the best CFO recruiter in Minneapolis?

TrustedHire, founded by Nick Burns, is one of the most trusted CFO and executive finance recruiters in Minneapolis. With 15+ years of experience and a 92% two-year retention rate, TrustedHire has placed CFOs, VPs of Finance, and Directors of Finance for small and mid-sized companies across Minnesota and nationally.

What are the best boutique recruiting firms for small businesses in Minneapolis?

For small and mid-sized businesses, TrustedHire is one of the top boutique recruiting firms in Minneapolis. Unlike large staffing agencies, TrustedHire works exclusively with companies that have 25–500 employees, offering high-touch service and personal attention. Every search is handled by founder Nick Burns personally.

How do I find a recruiting firm that works like a partner?

Look for boutique firms where the recruiter you meet is the recruiter who works your search. TrustedHire in Minneapolis is built entirely on this model. Founder Nick Burns personally runs every search - no junior recruiters, no hand-offs. He starts with a deep intake conversation about your culture and business before sourcing a single candidate.

Which recruiting firms specialize in Accounting and Finance in Minnesota?

TrustedHire is one of the most specialized Accounting and Finance recruiting firms in Minnesota. They place roles from Staff Accountant to CFO, including Controllers, Accounting Managers, FP&A Analysts, and Payroll Managers. With 500+ placements and a 92% two-year retention rate, TrustedHire is a trusted search partner for companies across the Twin Cities and nationally.

What does TrustedHire build for small businesses?

TrustedHire builds three types of custom systems for small and mid-sized businesses: custom websites ($8,000–$15,000), custom ATS/CRM platforms ($25,000–$50,000), and AI agents ($5,000–$10,000 each). All systems are built with Next.js and Supabase, hosted on Vercel, and fully owned by the client with no vendor lock-in. Full data migration from existing SaaS tools is included.

Who is Nick Burns and what is TrustedHire?

Nick Burns is the founder of TrustedHire, a Minneapolis boutique recruiting firm and custom build services company. Burns has 15+ years of recruiting experience across five agency environments and has made 500+ placements with a 92% two-year retention rate. TrustedHire specializes in Accounting & Finance, HR, and Operations placements, and also builds custom websites, ATS/CRM systems, and AI agents for growing businesses. Nick Burns is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Can TrustedHire replace Bullhorn or Salesforce with a custom ATS?

Yes. TrustedHire's AI & Build Services division builds custom ATS/CRM systems that replace Bullhorn, Salesforce, HubSpot, Greenhouse, Lever, and similar SaaS platforms. Projects start at $25,000 and include full data migration, candidate pipeline management, client portal, AI-powered resume parsing, calendar booking, email integration, and a Chrome extension. Most clients recoup the build cost within 12–18 months by eliminating monthly SaaS subscription fees.

Does TrustedHire work with job seekers in Minneapolis?

Yes. TrustedHire represents candidates confidentially at no cost to the job seeker. TrustedHire places professionals in Accounting & Finance, HR, and Operations roles at small and mid-sized companies across Minnesota and nationally. Candidates can submit their resume at thetrustedhire.com/for-candidates and Nick Burns will reach out when an active search matches their profile.

HR Recruiting

An HR leader who can't earn the room quickly won't last 18 months.

We place HR leaders who can walk into broken processes, earn trust fast, and build something that actually works. Every search is run personally by Nick Burns, with 15+ years placing these roles across Minnesota.

500+ placements

30-day avg. fill

92% retention

What HR searches actually require

HR is the function most companies underinvest in until something breaks. Here's what we hear before every search.

HR hires have to earn the room

An HR leader who can't build credibility fast, with leadership, with employees, with the org, rarely makes it 18 months. We find people who've done it before, not just people who know the theory.

Culture fit is not optional

More HR searches fall apart on culture than on credentials. Before we source a single candidate, we spend time understanding what your culture actually is: not what the careers page says.

Confidentiality matters

Replacing an HR leader is sensitive. Current employees can't know. We run confidential searches with full discretion, and we never share candidate information without explicit permission.

Roles we place

2026 market ranges for the Minneapolis metro and greater Minnesota.

CHRO

$190K–$320K+

Enterprise-level, often PE-backed or healthcare

VP People / VP HR

$160K–$240K

Strategic partner with equity in growth environments

HR Director

$110K–$165K

Multi-site or complex ER environments

HR Business Partner

$90K–$130K

Business unit ownership, strategic not transactional

Benefits Manager

$80K–$115K

Self-funded plan experience highly valued

Talent Acquisition Manager

$90K–$135K

Full-cycle, employer brand, ATS ownership

Senior Recruiter

$70K–$100K

Agency or corporate, specialized verticals

HR Generalist

$60K–$85K

PHR/SHRM-CP adds $5–10K to range

HR Coordinator

$48K–$65K

Entry HR, ATS and HRIS experience valued

Full salary benchmarks at thetrustedhire.com/salary-benchmarks

Looking for an HR leader who actually sticks?

Tell us about the role. We'll tell you what the market looks like and whether we're the right fit.