—— LEADERSHIP & PROFESSIONAL SEARCH
Find the leaders your business needs to grow.
We help organizations fill difficult-to-fill leadership and professional roles by finding and engaging proven people who aren’t actively looking for another job.
Additional confidence for business-critical hires
16 Years Recruiting & Leadership Experience
Led searches across multiple industries and functions
Built for critical leadership and professional searches
When the right candidate is not actively looking, the search process has to be different.
We don’t wait for the right candidates to apply. We identify people with the experience the position requires, approach them directly, and find out what it would take for them to consider a move.
When a Search Isn’t Producing the Right Candidates
Sometimes a position has been open for months. The same candidates keep appearing. Internal recruiting has run its course, and the hiring manager still hasn’t seen anyone they want to hire.
That’s usually when clients call us.
Senior-Level Involvement Throughout Your Search
Founder Mark Jones remains directly involved throughout every search, from defining the position through candidate evaluation and placement.
Recent Searches Successfully Completed
- VP of Sales – Global Textile Manufacturer
- HR Manager – Union Food Manufacturing Plant
- Senior Director of Development – University Foundation
- Senior Internal Auditor – Ag-Tech Company
In several of these searches, the client came to us after its own recruiting efforts hadn’t produced the right candidate.
Our Boutique Recruiting Process
Every search starts with understanding the position, the business and why the hire matters. From there, we identify and approach people who have succeeded in similar roles, even when they aren’t looking for another job.
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- Alignment First - Before we contact anyone, we make sure we understand the role, what success looks like and the kind of person who will work well in the organization.
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Targeted Outreach – We identify people who have done similar work successfully and approach them directly, including candidates who aren’t actively looking.
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Structured Evaluation – We look beyond whether someone can do the job to how they’ve performed, how they lead and whether the opportunity makes sense for both sides.
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- Disciplined Presentation – We don’t send stacks of resumes. We present a small group of candidates we believe are worth your time.
Where We Support Critical Hiring
Our work generally falls into three areas depending on the role and the complexity of the hiring decision.
Professional & Mid-Level Search
Search for experienced professionals in positions where finding the right person has proven difficult.
Leadership Search
Finding experienced leaders who can take responsibility for people, performance and results.
Recruitment & Talent Advisory Services
Advisory support when hiring decisions extend beyond a single search engagement.
Who We Serve
We work primarily with growing organizations that need experienced leaders and professionals but aren’t finding them through traditional recruiting.
- Manufacturing & Industrial Companies
- Professional Services Firms
- Growth-Stage Organizations
- Private Equity-Backed Businesses
- Family-Owned Companies
- Nonprofit & Higher Education Organizations
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Many of our clients engage us when traditional recruiting methods have failed, internal resources have been exhausted, or the position is simply too important to leave open.
That’s the kind of search we’re built for: difficult-to-fill leadership and professional positions where sending more resumes isn’t the answer.
Why Companies Choose OnPoint Recruitment
We are a boutique search firm built for organizations that can't afford to make the wrong hire, and can't wait months to find the right one.
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Passive Talent Recruiting: We identify and approach experienced professionals who aren’t actively applying for jobs.
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Senior-Level Involvement: Founder Mark Jones remains directly involved throughout every search, providing clients with consistent senior-level access from kickoff through placement.
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Fewer, Better-Matched Candidates: We present candidates we believe are genuinely worth interviewing rather than sending stacks of resumes.
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Keep the Search Moving: We maintain momentum throughout the search without lowering the bar just to fill the position faster.
- A Better Candidate Experience: Candidates know where they stand. We communicate regularly, set realistic expectations and don’t disappear when there’s nothing new to report.
Our Placement Guarantee
Meet the Founder - Mark Jones
Founder Mark Jones remains actively involved in every search. Clients have direct access to Mark throughout the engagement, while benefiting from OnPoint’s Recruitment's broader recruiting resources and search capabilities.
Our Commitment to Candidates
- Clear and consistent communication
- Honest expectations and timely updates
- Professional representation throughout the process
- No ghosting. No disappearing. No unnecessary silence.
Testimonials
Global Talent Acquisition Leader at a Major Software Company
"Mark and his team are phenomenal recruiters. They supported Inside Sales at our company and earned a great reputation with the team by understanding the requirements, finding strong talent, and following up. Mark is well-organized and a strong communicator, he never left candidates or hiring managers wondering where they stood. I'd highly recommend Mark and his team for any Talent Acquisition organization!"
Vice Chairman of Economic Development Commission, California city
“Mark and his team provide great insight, knowledge, and guidance in navigating a career or career shift. They are easy to communicate with to sift through the noise of today’s market and helps you focus on the most important items unique to your background for the best outcome.”
Senior Recruiter, Recruiting Agency
"Mark is one of the best recruiters I know for his level of expertise and professionalism! He is highly effective in finding qualified candidates for hard-to-fill positions and has great communication with clients. I learned a lot from Mark as a recruiter. Without a doubt, Mark is an incredible asset to any company, client or candidate he works with."
Senior Engagement Delivery Manager, SaaS Company
"Mark was a pleasure to work with. He found me for a position he was seeking to fill and made sure it was a good fit for my skill set before going forward. We had multiple conversations throughout the interviewing process and he always kept me informed and up-to-date on what stage of the interviewing/hiring process we were in. I really appreciated Mark's constant communication and willingness to make sure I was happy with the final offer. I highly recommend working with Mark in your next new career opportunity search."
Have a Difficult Position to Fill?
If you have a leadership or difficult-to-fill professional position, tell us what you’re looking for. I’ll personally follow up to learn more about the role and whether we can help.