Business Details
15 Years
experience
Strategic Talent Solutions for Growth-Minded Companies
Hire Better operates as a strategic talent partner, dedicated to connecting growth-oriented companies with executive and professional talent. Founded in 2011, the company specializes in retained executive search, strategic talent planning, and project consulting services. Our approach combines deep industry expertise with a focus on aligning talent strategies with business objectives, serving clients across 35 states.The leadership team brings entrepreneurial experience and a commitment to integrity, evidenced by a talent placement guarantee and long-term client relationships. With a focus on solving the systemic challenges of traditional recruiting, Hire Better emphasizes strategic alignment, organizational development, and measurable business impact through its services.
Services
Strategic Talent Planning
Retained Executive Search
Project Consulting
Talent-as-a-Service
Leadership Development
Details
- Year established: 2011
Highlights and features
- We implement a retained search model focused on strategic talent alignment
- Our team offers entrepreneurial experience from scaling $20M+ businesses
- Talent Placement Guarantee ensures long-term client satisfaction
- Specialized in serving lower middle-market companies ($10M-$200M revenue)
- Proven success in placing executives across 35+ states
What people say
Exceeded expectations
Transparent process
Exceptional candidates
Long-term partnership
Industry expertise
Services
Strategic Talent Planning
Our Strategic Talent Planning service creates comprehensive talent roadmaps aligned with business growth objectives. Through facilitated sessions with executive teams, we identify organizational gaps, define future-state structures, and develop long-term talent strategies that align with financial forecasts. This proactive approach helps companies anticipate leadership needs and optimize team configurations for scalable growth.
Retained Executive Search
Hire Better's Retained Executive Search service specializes in placing C-suite and leadership team members for growth-oriented companies. Our process combines deep market knowledge with targeted candidate identification to secure executives who align with organizational culture and strategic direction. This service focuses on building lasting leadership teams that drive business transformation and operational excellence.
Project Consulting
Project Consulting provides temporary executive resources and strategic guidance for critical business initiatives. Our consultants offer specialized expertise in technology implementation, process optimization, and organizational transformation. This service delivers immediate capacity while ensuring alignment with long-term business objectives through experienced professionals who integrate seamlessly with client teams.
Talent-as-a-Service
Talent-as-a-Service offers continuous recruitment support for companies requiring frequent hiring across multiple roles. This solution combines strategic workforce planning with execution capabilities to maintain consistent talent acquisition aligned with business growth. Our team becomes an extension of client organizations, ensuring quality placements that match evolving needs and cultural requirements.
Leadership Development
Leadership Development focuses on maximizing existing team performance through strategic role alignment and capability enhancement. We help organizations identify high-potential talent, address skill gaps, and restructure leadership teams for optimal effectiveness. This service emphasizes creating sustainable leadership pipelines that support long-term business objectives and cultural continuity.
People
Kurt Wilkin
Founder/Chairman
Kurt Wilkin founded Hire Better in 2011 after successfully scaling The Controller Group to $20M revenue. His entrepreneurial experience informs the company's strategic approach to talent solutions, focusing on solving the systemic challenges of traditional recruiting through retained search models and long-term client partnerships.
Velveth Schmitz
Chief Executive Officer
Velveth Schmitz leads Hire Better's strategic direction with extensive experience in organizational development and talent strategy. As CEO, she focuses on expanding the company's national reach while maintaining its commitment to connecting growth-oriented businesses with executive talent that drives measurable business outcomes.
Amy Ancira
Chief Experience Officer
Amy Ancira oversees client experience and strategic implementation at Hire Better. With deep expertise in organizational culture and talent development, she ensures clients receive tailored solutions that align with both immediate needs and long-term growth objectives through comprehensive talent planning and execution.
Kelli Thomason
VP, HR and Operations
Kelli Thomason manages human resources and operational excellence at Hire Better. Her focus on organizational effectiveness and process optimization ensures efficient delivery of talent solutions while maintaining the company's commitment to quality standards and client satisfaction.
Questions
What makes HireBetter different from traditional recruiters?
HireBetter operates as a strategic talent partner using a retained search model focused on long-term alignment between talent and business objectives, unlike traditional contingency-based recruiters.
Which industries do you specialize in?
We specialize in serving lower middle-market companies ($10M-$200M revenue) across diverse industries including technology, healthcare, manufacturing, and professional services.
What is your talent placement guarantee?
Our Talent Placement Guarantee ensures client satisfaction by offering replacement support if placed candidates don't meet agreed-upon performance standards within the initial period.
How do you approach strategic talent planning?
We conduct facilitated discovery sessions to create customized talent roadmaps that align with business strategy, financial forecasts, and organizational development needs.
Can you help with interim leadership needs?
Yes, our project consulting service provides interim executives and specialized resources for critical initiatives while maintaining alignment with long-term business goals.
Reviews (1)
Tracie H.
Apr 14, 2016
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These ladies are AMAZING, I accidentally started working with them when applying for a job (which I JUST got!!!). They are very professional, but also relaxed and approachable. I honestly have never had more fun through the hiring process. They are also great advocates, I told them what I wanted to be making, but that it was negotiable and they came back with an offer at the top of my range. I liked them so much I sent Tiff Treats as a thank you -now that's legit!
