Guided HR

Guided HR is an executive search and talent acquisition firm serving local governments, public sector agencies, and mission-driven nonprofit organizations nationwide. With more than 25 years of experience, the firm reports completing over 500 searches, serving clients in all 50 states, and achieving a 98% placement success rate. Its clients include cities and municipalities, counties, special districts, authorities, school districts, and nonprofits seeking leaders who can balance accountability, operational demands, and community needs.

Guided HR recruits executives such as city and county managers, department directors, nonprofit executive directors, and senior administrators. Its services include executive search, interim placements, leadership transition support, compensation studies, and board training. The firm’s eight-step search process covers role alignment, recruitment strategy, candidate outreach and evaluation, interview facilitation, reference coordination, offer negotiation, and onboarding guidance. Guided HR also supports candidates with confidential access to opportunities, career guidance, interview preparation, and negotiation advocacy. By combining structured assessment with broad outreach and a focus on public trust, the firm helps organizations make defensible leadership appointments while preserving internal staff capacity.