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Top Operations Manager Staffing Agency NYC

Build a stronger operations function with Ikon Search, a boutique recruiter connecting NYC employers with vetted Operations Managers, Directors, and strategic support leaders. In New York’s fast-moving corporate, finance, hospitality, and luxury-brand markets, we combine deep networks, careful qualification, and flexible hiring models to deliver candidates who can organize teams, improve workflows, and perform from day one.

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Our Operations Manager Staffing Services

Flexible operations staffing solutions covering permanent, contract, retained, and temp-to-hire searches for NYC hiring teams.

Operations Staffing

Recruit Operations Managers, Operations Directors, Facilities Managers, Office Services leaders, and VP-level operations talent for corporate offices, hospitality groups, luxury brands, retail, and financial services environments.

Permanent Recruitment

Secure long-term operations talent through direct-hire recruitment backed by culture alignment, technical screening, reference checks, and focused candidate shortlists typically presented within 2-3 days.

Contract Staffing

Fill immediate operations gaps with short-term or long-term contract professionals for project work, leave coverage, seasonal demand, M&A integration, or rapid scaling without permanent headcount commitment.

Temp-to-Hire

Evaluate operations candidates on the job before converting to permanent employment, reducing hiring risk while giving both the client and candidate a practical performance window.

Retained Search

Use a confidential, fee-upfront executive search model for senior operations leaders, COOs, SVPs, VPs, and strategic roles requiring market mapping and targeted outreach.

Strategic Leadership

Hire Chiefs of Staff, Business Operations Directors, Strategic Operations leaders, and Operations VPs for founders, CEOs, PE-backed companies, hedge funds, and fast-scaling enterprises.

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Our Operations Staffing Search Process

Define the Operations Hiring Brief

We begin by understanding the role scope, team structure, business goals, and operational pain points. For NYC employers, this often means clarifying pace, stakeholder complexity, and expectations across corporate services, finance, hospitality, or luxury-brand environments.

Map and Source Qualified Talent

Vet for Skills and Fit

Present a Focused Shortlist

Guide Selection and Placement

Proven Hiring Partnerships

Trusted Client Results

Trusted by leading financial, corporate, and growth-stage organizations for precise, high-quality recruitment support.

"We are thrilled with the exceptional executive assistant placement we received through Ikon Search. The candidate they recommended for our private equity firm has exceeded all expectations. In a fast-paced, high-pressure environment like private equity, finding someone who can not only support our senior leadership team but also anticipate needs..."

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The Ikon Search Difference

Why Choose Ikon Search?

Ikon Search combines boutique attention with specialized recruiting depth.

Experienced

Founders bring 25+ years of executive search experience across specialized, high-stakes markets.

Fast Shortlists

Qualified candidates are typically presented within 2-3 days for fast-moving NYC hiring teams.

Tailored Focus

Every search is shaped around culture, values, long-term goals, and operational priorities.

Niche Networks

Deep networks support NYC finance, hospitality, luxury brand, technology, and PE-backed employers.

Meet the Ikon Team

Specialized recruiters focused on precise, relationship-led staffing.

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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 operations manager roles can Ikon Search help fill?

Ikon Search recruits operations managers who can improve workflow, coordinate teams, manage vendors, support budgeting, and strengthen day-to-day execution. The search can cover Operations Coordinators, Operations Managers, Operations Directors, VP-level operations leaders, office services leaders, facilities managers, and strategic operations professionals, depending on the structure and seniority your organization needs.

How quickly can I receive qualified operations manager candidates?

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Boutique search model with tailored hiring focus.

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Rigorous Vetting

Interview, assessment, and reference-led candidate screening.

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Market Speed

Fast shortlists supported by deep candidate networks.

Ready to Hire an Operations Manager?

Share your hiring needs, ideal profile, timeline, and engagement type. Ikon Search will respond with a tailored staffing approach for your operations manager search.

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.