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Human Resources

What We Do

 

“When given the proper tools and the trust to be empowered and make decisions, HR can be one of the most vital voices at the table.” Steve Winn

 

We introduce our clients to the human-first executives. Those who passionately build diverse teams across a business, calibrate talent, drive culture in the organization and develop practical HR programs that create synergy for the business.

 

We build great teams that last, and the best fit for your evolving culture.

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Our Approach

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Step 1: Goal Alignment

 

Kick off call: In our first conversation with the client, we ensure goal alignment and reduce bias in the recruitment process by helping clients to write unbiased job descriptions and align search expectations and timelines.

Step 2: Talent Pipeline Development Sourcing Strategy

 

Sourcing Strategies: We dig deep into candidate discovery and proactively source under-represented professionals on every search using advanced recruitment tech stacks. Our AI tools, trailblazing sourcing technologies, DEI certifications, and old-fashioned recruitment methodology is our secret weapon for uncovering hidden talent

Step 3: Best Practice Candidate Recruiting and Assessment

 

Recruitment Excellence: Our rigorous assessment of competencies and culture fit is all housed in an efficient process, saving our clients time and money. We qualify and produce high caliber slates for our clients’ searches. We are focused on search execution excellence.

Step 4: Candidate Selection and Presentation

 

In Depth: Our recruiters look for behavioral competencies, discuss career goals and personal values in candidate interviews to ensure we find “only the best fit”. This is the reason we have been able to grow our search practices beyond HR and Diversity.

Step 5: Candidate Negotiation and The Close

 

Real conversations, no surprises: we manage expectations on both sides to guarantee all sides feel valued. We maintain constant communication with all parties, from the interview to the onboarding process.

Step 6: On-Boarding

 

Like dancing, we provide exciting transitions. From offer to start date, we provide comprehensive templates and onboarding programs so everyone gets started with their best foot forward.

K. Russo Consulting works with key decision makers to align HR and company business strategy into comprehensive initiatives that are innovative, practical, and bottom-line focused.

FACTOID

 

HR is one of the fastest-growing fields in the United States. Employment of human resource managers is projected to grow 7 percent by 2028, faster than the average for all occupations (5.2 percent). That translates to about 14,400 projected job openings annually.

 

With a 105.8 percent growth since February 2020, the HR sector even beats out software development (93.8 percent) as one of the most in-demand jobs in the country. With the significant industry growth, you want the best possible HR talent working in your organization and we know how to find them.

 

Do you have talent gaps in your HR organization?

Let K. Russo consulting help you build your bench!

Why Work With Us

 

K. Russo Consulting helps companies build strong teams that last, with an average retention rate of five years.

 

64% of the talent we place are not actively pursuing new positions. We are expert in branding our clients, their leadership, culture and accomplishments

 

Over the years, we have organically grown a strong network of HR thought leaders. They trust and know we listen to understand and produce positive results on every search.

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Let us help you find excellent HR talent to elevate your business.

The Talent We Find

 

K. Russo Consulting is here to fulfill all your HR staffing needs:

  • Chief Human Resource Officer
  • HR Generalist
  • HR Business Partner
  • Recruitment
  • Talent Acquisition
  • Human Resources Talent Management
  • Leadership
  • Executive Director
  • Sourcing
  • Organizational Development
  • Change Management
  • Communications Executives
  • ERG leaders
  • People – and HR analytics

While technology investments have been the focus for many organizations, the people imperative has been leading corporate agendas this year. Long overdue HR investments include the candidate and employee experience, internal career development and training and wellness, to name a few This People imperative is likely driving higher demand for seasoned HR professionals.

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The K. Russo Consulting Difference

 

K. Russo Consulting has over twenty-five year’s experience in HR recruiting. We know how HR has changed over the years and how to respond, we know the buzz words, we see the fluff and we know the real players and what they can contribute. We don’t waste your time.

 

We take time to understand your organization’s needs and organizational culture. Then, our highly qualified recruiters take the information we learn about your mission and the people fulfilling it to find “only the best fit” HR candidate for the job.

 

Ask us how we can assist you with all your HR consulting and hiring needs.

Check out our case study

Company culture is important to new hires. It is so important that 32% of workers said they would agree to a 10% reduction in salary if they cared about their job strongly enough.

Our Practices

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Testimonials

 

What are people saying about the K. Russo Consulting team?

  • I have had the pleasure of knowing and working with Karen Russo for over two decades. She is smart, pragmatic, customer focused and takes the time to dive deeply into any assignment she is given. She is a shrewd judge of character and has completed every single search I have worked with her on. Karen works quickly, provides updates and demonstrates curiosity, interest and understanding of the industry, organization, culture and fit of the companies that hire her.

    VP, Chief People Officer

  • I've fielded many calls from recruiters over the years but Karen was instantly different. Career change is a major life event, and I felt she took that seriously. After detailed conversations, it was apparent she knew her client’s goals and culture and discussed why she thought I was a fit. She was by my side, during multiple interviews and final negotiations. I wasn't actively looking, but she found me, made a great connection, and changed my life for the better. If she calls you, do yourself a favor, and listen. Thanks, Karen!

    General Manager

  • I would work with Karen Russo in a heartbeat again. I had never met a recruiter who so thoroughly understood the type of person it takes to work in a nonprofit organization and it takes a special kind of person. I’ve worked in the sector my whole career and there is a unique worldview that the right candidates possess and Karen has the ability to zero in on skills and character with precision and great acumen.

    Associate Director Major Gifts

  • Karen Russo can be counted on to find me the just the right candidate. She has a true sense of my HR needs and has provided me with some truly insightful advice and counsel.

    SVP Human Resources

  • I have worked with Karen Russo for many years. All candidates presented to me... are rigorously screened and squarely on the mark. Karen’s added value lies in her ability to close the deal... thanks to Karen’s ability to brand our company and sell the benefits of our firm.

    VP, Human Resources

  • K. Russo Consulting does a superb job of understanding our space, educating themselves on our company, and ultimately delivering candidates that can fill the position technically and fit well with the company’s dynamics.

    Nationally Listed Biotech Company

  • Having been in the recruiting function for 10+ years, I have dealt with numerous recruiting and search firms.  I've found K. Russo Consulting the best as it relates to understanding the company's culture, the demanding need of filling positions in a short time frame, and presenting qualified candidates and not resumes.

    Director of Staffing

  • I regard Karen as a consultant – someone who will go over and above to provide clients with strategic ideas that ultimately provide more efficiency.

    Director Human Resources