Premier Talent Solutions for Durham Businesses

Our Executive Recruitment Process

Our North Carolina recruiters specialize in identifying talented job seekers who meet our clients’ hiring needs. Boasting extensive industry expertise, our recruiting consultants excel at pinpointing talent for local and international job openings. We also strive to continuously stay up-to-date with the newest developments in the recruiting industry to maintain our ranking as a leading executive search firm.

Our current hiring process reflects our recruiters’ deep experience, industry knowledge, and lessons learned from previous collaborations with clients. As a few of our team members may remember, we utilized a generic recruiting strategy that didn’t account for individual company differences during Keller’s early days.

At first, this cut-and-dry approach seemed sufficient – until we encountered a challenge with a prominent client who sought someone to join their executive team. Although the candidate we recommended possessed the necessary technical qualifications, the placement failed due to poor cultural alignment with the client’s existing workforce.

This incident motivated us to revise our methodology to one that emphasized understanding the nuances of our clients’ hiring processes and organizational culture. This shift proved successful, resulting in improved placement outcomes and international renown as a premier staffing agency.

Our Services

Recognizing that every business is different, Keller crafts customized staffing solutions to secure superior talent for our clients.

Instead of merely placing candidates in open roles, we work closely with our clients’ HR teams to understand their unique hiring practices and what differentiates them from their competitors.

In addition to recruitment, Keller provides an array of other services, including employee coaching, leadership assessment, and guidance on ESG and sustainability initiatives.

Our Hiring Process

Every assignment begins with a meeting between our executive recruiters and our client’s leadership team to define the search parameters. This entails outlining the most desired qualities in potential candidates, job specifications, and employment type (such as interim, temporary, or permanent positions).

Once these requirements have been finalized, we use them to inform our candidate search. We also draw upon our broad professional connections and affiliation with NPAworldwide to establish a pool of suitable talent.

Next, we thoroughly evaluate each job seeker to ascertain whether they will be a good fit for both the technical requirements and company culture associated with the position. Our screening procedure includes advanced psychometric testing, skills assessments, and competency-based interviews. We complete our due diligence by verifying their employment history and professional references and conducting criminal background checks before introducing the qualified candidates to the client.

Our Expertise

Keller frequently succeeds in placing exceptional candidates in roles spanning multiple industries and functions because of our seasoned recruiters, in-depth market knowledge, broad network, and dedication to excellence. Furthermore, we go beyond basic candidate matching to ensure the people we recommend are ideally suited to their roles.

This means you can have complete confidence in our firm’s ability to secure the human capital your business needs to thrive.

Industries We Serve

Our headhunters are equipped with the resources, technology, and expertise to assist companies in securing top talent across a broad array of industries, including:

• Accounting
• Biotech
• Construction
• Financial Services
• Healthcare
• Information Technology
• Logistics
• Manufacturing
• Professional Services
• Retail

Roles We Fill

Keller can identify talented job seekers for roles spanning multiple levels of employment, from associates to senior executives. We also cater to a wide variety of employment types, including permanent, temporary, part-time, and direct placement solutions. As an example, here are some common roles we fill in Durham, North Carolina:

• Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
• Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
• Data Analyst
• Human Resources Director
• Manufacturing Technician
• Marketing Coordinator
• Research and Development Director
• Restaurant Manager
• Sales Representative
• Software Developer

Browse Keller’s Insights section below for the most recent trends and developments in recruitment, as well as tips for attracting and retaining your workforce.

Why Choose Keller for Executive Recruitment in Durham, NC?

As one of the leading employment agencies in Durham, North Carolina, and surrounding areas, Keller gives companies access to skilled recruiters who consistently deliver top-tier talent.

Our proven search strategy, combined with our deep understanding of the market, allows us to fill positions across a variety of industries and functions. Through our NPAworldwide partnership and professional relationships, we can contact individuals who cannot be reached via standard recruitment methods.

Furthermore, we acknowledge the importance of diversity in hiring and employ a fair evaluation process focused solely on professional credentials, eliminating discrimination based on race, gender, religious affiliation, or age.

Lastly, our executive recruitment team is committed to promoting the sustainable growth of our client firms. To do this, we recognize that locating candidates who align with both the job description and organizational culture is essential and tailor our searches accordingly.

Keller's Guarantee

At Keller, we take great pride in finding candidates who not only excel professionally but are also the right fit for our clients’ firms.

We are also invested in providing a service rooted in honesty and integrity, maintaining open communication throughout the hiring process so as to offer regular updates and address inquiries. Moreover, we prioritize confidentiality through strict NDAs that safeguard user data.

Finally, we understand that situations may change and that no placement is set in stone. Consequently, all our placements are backed by a 90-day guarantee. If any issues arise with a recommended candidate during this period, we’ll find a replacement at no extra charge.

Talk to one of our recruiters today and learn what sets Keller apart from other executive search firms in Durham, North Carolina.