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Expert Talent Acquisition and Staffing Services

Build stronger teams with Ikon Search’s tailored Talent Acquisition and Staffing Services. From retained executive search to contract staffing, temp-to-hire, and permanent recruitment, our boutique team combines deep market expertise, rigorous vetting, and clean data to deliver qualified talent quickly without compromising fit, quality, or long-term hiring success.

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Our Talent Acquisition and Staffing Services Services

Flexible recruitment solutions spanning executive search, direct hire, contract staffing, temp-to-hire, and market intelligence.

Retained Search

Dedicated executive search for C-suite, SVP, VP, and senior leadership roles requiring confidential outreach, deep market mapping, and a long-term recruitment partnership.

Permanent Recruitment

Direct-hire recruitment for long-term roles across Ikon Search divisions, with careful culture assessment, structured candidate vetting, and qualified shortlists typically delivered within two to three days.

Contract Staffing

Flexible contract staffing for project work, interim coverage, seasonal demand, M&A integration, rapid scaling, and workforce needs that do not require immediate permanent headcount.

Temp-to-Hire

Hybrid contract-to-permanent staffing that lets clients evaluate candidates on the job before converting them to permanent headcount, reducing hiring risk for key roles.

Market Analysis

Talent mapping, compensation benchmarking, competitor hiring analysis, and recruitment intelligence that help leaders make informed workforce planning and candidate attraction decisions.

Regional Searches

Multi-region and international sourcing support for US-headquartered roles, expanding firms, and hiring teams seeking candidates beyond their immediate market.

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Our Quality-Driven Hiring Process

Understand Your Hiring Priorities

We begin by learning your company culture, values, hiring goals, compensation expectations, and timeline. This helps define the right staffing model, candidate profile, and sourcing strategy before outreach begins.

Map and Source the Market

Vet Candidates for Quality

Present a Focused Shortlist

Support Selection and Placement

Trusted By Employers

Client Success

Helping growth-minded employers secure specialized talent with speed, precision, and long-term hiring alignment.

"Ikon was instrumental in building out my marketing team, from senior executive to associate. A truly full service staffing partner."

Blair Shiffman
Blair Shiffman
The Ikon Difference

Why Choose Ikon Search?

Ikon Search combines boutique attention with specialized market expertise and disciplined recruitment execution.

Experience

Founders bring 25+ years of executive search experience across specialized hiring markets.

Market Speed

Qualified candidate shortlists are typically presented within two to three days.

Tailored Focus

Every search begins with culture, values, goals, and long-term hiring priorities.

Rigorous Vetting

Candidates are assessed through interviews, technical evaluations, and reference checks.

Meet The Ikon Team

Specialized recruiters focused on speed, fit, and quality.

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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 talent acquisition and staffing services do you offer?

Ikon Search supports retained executive search, full-time permanent recruitment, long and short-term contract staffing, temp-to-hire, international and regional searches, and market intelligence. The firm also recruits across specialized divisions including insurance, risk and compliance, technology, digital marketing, PR and communications, and corporate services.

How quickly can Ikon Search present qualified candidates?

What is the difference between retained search and permanent recruitment?

Can you help with temporary or contract staffing needs?

How do you vet candidates before presenting them?

What types of companies does Ikon Search work with?

Can you support high-volume or rapid scaling recruitment?

Do you provide compensation benchmarking or talent market insights?

Still Have Hiring Questions?

Connect with Ikon Search for tailored hiring guidance.

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Led by founders with deep executive search expertise.

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Boutique recruitment partner for specialized hiring needs.

Ready to Build Your Next Team?

Tell us about your role, timeline, hiring challenges, and ideal candidate profile. Our team will review your needs and recommend the right staffing or search 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.