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Executive Assistant Staffing in Houston, Texas

Find polished, highly vetted executive assistants who can support Houston’s fast-moving leadership teams with confidence from day one. Ikon Search connects companies with contract, temp-to-hire, and permanent administrative talent, using a boutique process built around culture fit, discretion, market speed, and clean candidate data for smarter hiring decisions.

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Our Executive Assistant Staffing Services

Flexible staffing solutions for executive, personal, administrative, and office support hiring needs.

EA Recruitment

Source experienced Executive Assistants, Senior EAs, and C-suite support professionals with the judgment, organization, and communication skills required for demanding leadership environments.

Contract Staffing

Fill urgent administrative gaps with contract professionals for leave coverage, project support, rapid scaling, interim needs, or high-pressure corporate service environments.

Temp-to-Hire

Evaluate an executive assistant on the job before making a permanent hiring decision, reducing risk while confirming performance, chemistry, and long-term fit.

Permanent Placement

Hire full-time administrative talent through a rigorous direct-hire process that assesses technical capability, communication style, references, and alignment with company culture.

Personal Assistants

Recruit discreet personal assistants for founders, family offices, executives, and principals who need seamless support across professional and personal responsibilities.

Chief of Staff

Identify strategic operators and Chiefs of Staff who can support CEOs, founders, and senior partners across priorities, special projects, and cross-functional execution.

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Our Executive Assistant Hiring Process

Define the Role and Environment

We begin by understanding the executive’s working style, communication preferences, schedule complexity, confidentiality needs, company culture, and Houston-based business priorities so the search reflects both daily responsibilities and long-term expectations.

Map the Right Candidate Pool

Vet for Skills and Fit

Present a Clean Shortlist

Support Selection and Start

Trusted By Leaders

Trusted Hiring Support

Ikon Search supports respected firms with tailored recruiting across specialized business functions.

"We engaged with Ikon Search to help us find an HR Manager for our boutique investment bank, and the experience was exceptional. As a specialized financial institution, we needed someone who not only understood the nuances of our industry but also had the right cultural fit for our team. Ikon..."

Boutique Investment Bank

"Ikon Search filled a highly critical PR Director position at a hedge fund HQ in NY. We were to demonstrate our expertise in the financial services sector and a deep understanding of the unique skill set required for the role. We ensured that each candidate was not only highly qualified..."

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The Ikon Difference

Why Choose Ikon Search?

A boutique staffing partner built for speed, discretion, and high-quality candidate matching.

Market Speed

Qualified shortlists are typically presented within 2-3 days for urgent Houston hiring needs.

Tailored Focus

Every search starts with culture, values, leadership style, and long-term goals.

Clean Data

Candidate insights emphasize fit, compensation, geography, and retention—not resume volume.

Flexible Hiring

Houston companies can choose contract, temp-to-hire, retained, or permanent staffing models.

Meet the Staffing Team

Experienced recruiters supporting precise administrative and executive hiring.

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Kristin Lutz

Head of Contract Services

Kristin Lutz serves as Head of Contract Services at Ikon Search, the boutique staffing firm she helped establish in 2021. With deep expertise in contract and contingent workforce solutions, Kristin brings a client-first approach to every engagement, investing time upfront to thoroughly understand each organization's culture, values, and long-term hiring goals. Her extensive background in executive search and staffing enables her to connect businesses across financial services, technology, insurance, and marketing with exceptional professionals efficiently and accurately. Kristin is committed to delivering clean, quality-driven candidate pipelines and building lasting partnerships that support sustainable growth for clients ranging from growing startups to established corporations and PE-backed portfolio companies.

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Connor Brown

Head of Insurance

Connor Brown is the Head of Insurance at Ikon Search, leading the firm's specialized Insurance, Risk & Compliance recruiting division. With a focused expertise in the insurance sector, Connor works closely with carriers, brokerages, MGAs, reinsurers, and TPAs to identify and place top-tier talent across a wide range of roles. He leverages deep industry knowledge, broad professional networks, and Ikon Search's cutting-edge recruitment technology to present highly qualified candidates typically within two to three days. Connor takes pride in building genuine relationships with both clients and candidates, ensuring every placement aligns with the organization's operational needs, culture, and long-term strategic objectives.

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Adam Levy

Managing Partner

Adam Levy is a key team member at Ikon Search, the boutique staffing firm founded in 2021 with a mission to deliver tailored talent solutions across select industries. Adam contributes to the firm's commitment to pairing rigorous candidate vetting with a deep understanding of client needs, helping businesses across financial services, technology, insurance, and marketing find exceptional professionals. He embraces Ikon Search's core values of tailored focus, market speed, and data quality, working diligently to build and maintain strong relationships with both clients and candidates. Adam's collaborative approach supports the firm's ability to handle diverse hiring engagements, from full-time permanent placements to contract and temp-to-hire arrangements.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of executive assistant roles can Ikon Search staff?

Ikon Search places Executive Assistants, Senior Executive Assistants, Administrative Assistants, Team Assistants, Personal Assistants, Office Coordinators, and related corporate services professionals. Searches can support CEO-level EAs, dual-EA configurations for C-suite teams, founder assistants, family-office support, and high-volume administrative staffing for growing organizations.

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Still Have Staffing Questions?

Speak with Ikon Search about your executive assistant hiring needs.

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Founder-Led Experience

25+ years guiding executive search decisions.

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Fast Shortlist Process

Qualified candidates typically presented in 2-3 days.

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Clean Data Focus

Market insights prioritize relevance over volume.

Hire the Right Executive Assistant

Tell Ikon Search about your role, timeline, and preferred hiring model. The team will review your needs and outline the best staffing approach.

Contact Us Today

For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at 347 332 9668. You can also send us a quick email at KristinL@ikonsearch.com.