A Different Kind of Search Firm
Partnership-Based Recruiting.
Not Vendor-Based Staffing.
TrustedHire was built for companies tired of being treated like accounts. We work as a strategic partner — embedded in your process, aligned with your goals, accountable to your outcomes.
What Partnership-Based Recruiting Actually Looks Like
Most firms talk about partnership. Few are structured to deliver it. Here's how TrustedHire operates differently.
We learn your culture before we source
Every TrustedHire search starts with a deep intake conversation — not a job description review. We need to understand your leadership style, your team dynamics, and what has made people succeed (or fail) in this role before we put a single name in front of you.
You work with one person, start to finish
Founder Nick Burns personally runs every search. You'll never be handed off to a junior recruiter, an account coordinator, or a delivery team overseas. The person who understands your company is the same person recruiting for it.
We tell you the truth about the market
A good recruiting partner tells you when the compensation is off-market, when the requirements are too narrow, or when the role is structured in a way that will scare off the right candidates. We'd rather give you an honest answer than a comfortable one.
We stay engaged after the offer
Our job doesn't end when the offer is signed. TrustedHire stays in contact through the first 90 days to ensure the transition is working and to flag anything that could become a problem before it does.
TrustedHire vs. Traditional Staffing Agencies
| Factor | TrustedHire | Staffing Agency |
|---|---|---|
| Who handles your search | Nick Burns, personally | Junior recruiter after hand-off |
| Specialization | Accounting, Finance, HR, Operations only | Generalist — recruits for everything |
| Search methodology | Proactive sourcing + deep screening | Database blast + resume spray |
| Candidate quality | Curated shortlist (3–5 names) | High-volume submissions |
| Placement guarantee | 90–180 days by tier | 30–60 days typical |
| Retention rate | 92% at two years | Industry avg: ~70% at one year |
| Post-placement follow-up | Yes, through first 90 days | Rarely |
Want a recruiting partner, not just a recruiter?
Tell us what you're hiring for. We'll tell you how we'd approach it.