Better Hiring Decisions

Finding qualified candidates is only part of the challenge. The right hire must also fit the work, the team, and where your organization is going.

Leslie Moody discussing hiring strategy with business leaders

The right hire changes more than one role.

A hiring decision affects far more than one open position. The wrong fit can drain time, disrupt a team, and slow the organization down. The right person can create momentum that reaches well beyond the role.

That’s why I approach recruiting as more than filling vacancies. I take time to understand your organization, the work to be done, and the kind of person most likely to thrive there.

Through strategic search, thoughtful candidate evaluation, and practical hiring guidance, I help you make informed decisions with greater clarity and confidence.

You remain in control of every hiring decision—we simply provide the expertise, insights, and guidance to help you make the best one.

You know your business. We know hiring.  Together, we’ll build a stronger team.

Recruiting and Hiring Solutions

No two hiring challenges are exactly alike, so neither are our recruiting partnerships.

Whether you’re making one critical hire, hiring consistently as you grow, or simply need expert guidance through an important hiring decision, we offer an approach tailored to your goals—
not a one-size-fits-all package.

Hiring Strategy

Before you post a job, let’s make sure you’re solving the right problem. We’ll determine whether you need to hire, identify the skills and responsibilities that would strengthen your organization, and consider whether someone already on your team could grow into the role. Then, if an external search is the right move, we’ll build a practical strategy for finding and evaluating the right person.

What We’ll Work Through

  • Clarify the business need or problem you’re trying to solve
  • Determine whether a new hire is the right solution
  • Identify the skills, responsibilities, and outcomes the role requires
  • Consider whether someone already on your team could grow into the role
  • Define the position, compensation, and ideal candidate profile
  • Create a practical strategy for finding and evaluating candidates

Engagements are customized according to your organization’s needs and the scope of support required.

Recruiting Support

Sometimes you don’t need a full-service search. You simply need an experienced recruiting partner to step in where your team needs support.

A Few Ways I Can Step In

Choose the specific recruiting support your team needs—whether that’s one part of the process or added capacity across several areas.

  • Review and screen applications
  • Conduct initial candidate interviews
  • Develop interview questions and evaluation tools
  • Coordinate candidate communication and scheduling
  • Support reference checks and offer preparation
  • Provide extra recruiting capacity when your team needs it

Available for focused projects or ongoing recruiting support.

Full-Service Recruiting

From defining the role through offer acceptance, I manage the entire recruiting process—serving as an extension of your organization and representing your opportunity thoughtfully in the marketplace.

II look beyond whether a candidate can do the job to consider what will help them thrive within your team. Candidates are presented with the information and level of evaluation your team wants—from basic qualifications and salary alignment to in-depth interviews and assessment

Services May Include

Every search is customized to your organization, the role, and your preferred hiring process. Together, we’ll determine the right sservices for your search.

  • Job postings optimized for each recruitment platform
  • Identification and direct outreach to qualified people who aren’t searching job boards—but may be open to the right opportunity
  • Human review of every applicant
  • Confirmation of each qualified candidate’s interest and salary expectations
  • An executive summary of recommended candidates, including the rationale and information your team needs to make its next decision
  • First-round interviews with the candidates your team selects
  • Interview support, from recommending questions to coordinating schedules
  • Compassionate and timely communication with every applicant
  • Reference checks and offer support

Search fees are determined by the position, complexity, and agreed scope of the engagement.

 

Fractional Recruiting Partner

Get experienced recruiting strategy and hands-on support without adding a full-time recruiter to your payroll. As your fractional recruiting partner, I become an extension of your team—strengthening your hiring process and providing ongoing support where you need it most.

Ideal For

Organizations with ongoing or fluctuating hiring needs that require consistent recruiting expertise, added capacity, and a partner who can become part of the team.

  • Growing organizations hiring for multiple roles
  • Teams without dedicated in-house recruiting expertise
  • HR departments that need additional recruiting capacity
  • Organizations with seasonal or fluctuating hiring demands
  • Companies that want to improve their hiring process while continuing to fill roles

What the Partnership Can Look Like

Our partnership is built around your hiring priorities, internal resources, workload, and budget. Support can expand or scale back as your needs change.

  • Ongoing recruiting strategy and workforce planning
  • Management of multiple searches and hiring priorities
  • Candidate sourcing, screening, and communication
  • Support for hiring managers throughout the interview process
  • Development and refinement of recruiting tools and processes
  • Coordination with your HR team, leadership, and other internal partners
  • Employer brand and candidate-experience guidance
  • Recruiting support that expands during busy periods and scales back when demand slows

Investment: Based on contracted hours and scope of support

Not sure which level of support is right for your organization? Let’s start with a conversation.

Industries I’ve Recruited In

Manufacturing  (Heavy industrial, Automotive, Electronics) • Local Government Agencies (EMS, Waste Management)• Religious Institutions • Nonprofit • Biotech • Defense Contracting • Construction • Health Care • Education • Hospitality • Information Technology • Broadcast & Digital Media • Advertising

Some of the Jobs I’ve Filled

Human Resources (VP, Director, Generalist) • Lead Industrial Maintenance Mechanic • 9-1-1 Calltakers • Senior Pastor •Sales (Director, Manager, Account Executives) • Test Technician • Resource Efficiency Manager • Data Scientist • Software Engineer • Warehouse Operations Manager • Tax Accountant • Financial Analyst • Director of EHS

My Promise

Every person has value. Every business deserves great people.

Those two beliefs shape every search I conduct, every conversation I have, and every recommendation I make.

  • I will represent your organization with professionalism, integrity, and genuine enthusiasm.
  • I will treat every candidate with dignity, empathy, and respect—regardless of the outcome.
  • I will communicate promptly and honestly throughout the hiring process.
  • I will recommend only candidates I believe are genuinely aligned with your needs, culture, and long-term success.
  • I will offer honest guidance without pressuring you into a decision. The final choice is always yours.
  • I will protect your time by prioritizing thoughtful evaluation over a stack of résumés.
  • I will value our long-term relationship more than any single placement.