| Minnesota Roots | National Reach | Boutique Search
| Minnesota Roots | National Reach | Boutique Search
Trust-first recruiting for trusted hires that hold.
TrustedHire partners with growing organizations to make high-conviction hires through market awareness, cultural alignment, and a more thoughtful candidate experience. Because the goal isn’t volume—it’s finding the one person who truly fits and sticks.
20 Years of Recruiting Experience | Culture Before Credentials | High-Touch Candidate Experience | Consultative Search Partner |
20 Years of Recruiting Experience | Culture Before Credentials | High-Touch Candidate Experience | Consultative Search Partner |
Positioning
Less Noise. Better Hires. Built to Last.
Helping growing organizations hire Accounting, HR, and Operations talent through a more thoughtful, trust-driven approach—so you get the right fit, not just more resumes.
After 15+ years in the recruiting industry, Nick Burns saw firsthand what wasn’t working—transactional searches, rushed hires, and missed fits. In January 2026, he launched TrustedHire to change that—bringing a more trusted, thoughtful approach to hiring managers looking to build better teams and job seekers ready to land the right opportunity, not just the next one.
TrustedHire - Boutique Search, Done Right
Cutting through the noise to find the right fit.
Approach
We combine real market insight, thoughtful search, and a high-touch candidate experience to deliver hires that actually fit—and stay.
1. Discovery
Align the role before the search starts.
TrustedHire helps define what success looks like in the role, what the market realistically offers, and where culture fit matters most. That upfront calibration creates a cleaner search and stronger decision-making later.
2. Targeting
Map the market & reach beyond active applicants
Rather than waiting for inbound volume, the process centers on sourcing the right people, including passive candidates who may never touch a job board. We use a robust tech stack to identify and contact top talent.
3. Evaluation
Present candidates with context, not just resumes.
Every candidate comes with a real perspective on how they communicate, what drives them, how they make decisions, and why they truly fit the role—not just on paper.
4. Close
Stay involved through offer, onboarding, and follow-up
TrustedHire is not positioned as a handoff partner. It stays close through final interviews, offer calibration, and post-placement follow-up, so the placement has a stronger chance to hold.
Expertise