Better Hiring Decisions

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.

For me, recruiting is more than filling vacancies. It's helping my clients be successful and changing individual lives. I'm unapologetically selective in the companies I partner with, and I want to work with clients who are equally selective in who they allow to represent them. Applicant experience is your employer brand!

I take time to understand your organization, the work to be done, and the kind of person most likely to thrive there. I get to know each candidate's goals and motivations so we can understand not just what they're capable of now, but also in the future. 

You know your business. I know hiring.  Together, we'll build a stronger team.

Leslie Moody discussing hiring strategy with business leaders

Recruiting and Hiring Solutions

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

Whether you're making one critical hire, hiring consistently as you grow, or simply need expert guidance through an important hiring decision, I 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.

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. We'll review your process for bottlenecks and determine where help is needed. Sometimes it's posting jobs and optimizing them for various sites. Others, it's initial application review and verifying that applicants are human. Drafting interview questions. Candidate communications, reference checks....whatever is causing pain or slowing down your hiring efforts.

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.

I 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.

 

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 without a dedicated in-house recruiter or with ongoing or fluctuating hiring needs that require consistent recruiting expertise, added capacity, and a partner who can become part of the team.

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 • Healthcare • 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

  • 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.