Direct-hire, executive and contract recruiting for companies of every size
RecruitHook recruits accounting, finance, legal, HR, administrative, operations, and sales talent for companies of all sizes across every industry.
Great people. Drive possibility.
About RecruitHook
RecruitHook is a recruiting firm founded by Mike Laufer, with more than 22 years of placement history. We work with companies of every size and type, from small family offices and owner-run businesses to midsize firms and large organizations. Professional services firms are part of our client base, but they are far from all of it. Our clients include law firms, CPA firms, family offices, technology and data companies, hospitality and entertainment groups, infrastructure and investment firms, and plenty of others.
What ties it together is the function we recruit for, not the industry. We place talent in accounting, finance, legal, HR, administrative, operations and sales roles. That covers a wide range of seniority. One week it is a staff accountant or an executive assistant. The next it is a controller, a chief of staff or a senior finance leader. Any company that needs strong people in those seats is a potential client, whatever business it is in.
Mike started his career at KPMG, worked on Wall Street at Knight Securities, and was a top producing VP at Robert Half before building RecruitHook. That background is why we know how to evaluate accounting, finance and legal talent at a deeper level than most generalist recruiters. Over two decades, we have built a comprehensive database of contacts, which lets us move quickly and reach candidates who are not actively on job boards.
Who does RecruitHook work with?
- Small family offices and owner-run businesses
- Midsize firms and large organizations
- Law firms and CPA firms
- Technology and data companies
- Hospitality and entertainment groups
- Infrastructure and investment firms
- Candidates in accounting, finance, legal, HR, administrative, operations and sales roles
What recruiting services does RecruitHook offer?
Direct-hire recruiting
Permanent hires for roles that matter to your firm. We find, screen and present people who fit the role and the culture, then help you through the offer.
Executive and professional search
A focused, discreet search for senior and specialist roles, where the right person is rarely looking at job boards.
Contract and Employer-of-Record solutions
Contract professionals for projects, peaks and coverage, with Employer-of-Record arrangements when you need someone working for you without adding them to your own payroll.
Specialized recruiting for legal, accounting, finance and other professional roles
Searches run by recruiters who know how these firms work, what the roles really require and how to talk to the people who fill them.
Talent and workforce advisory
Advice on the hiring decisions around the hire: how to shape a role, where the market is, and how to plan for the next opening before it arrives.
How is RecruitHook different from a staffing agency?
Built from the front lines, not the boardroom.
- You work with the people doing the search. Not a rotating desk. The person who takes your brief is the person accountable for it.
- We know professional firms. Legal, accounting, finance and family-office roles are where RecruitHook has built its relationships.
- A person reviews every submission. No candidate is put in front of you without a recruiter reviewing the fit first.
- Confidential when you need it. A role can be presented without naming your firm until the right time.
- Responsive. You hear from us when there is news, and when there is not.
What happens after I submit a job?
- Intake. We talk through the role: must-haves, nice-to-haves, deal breakers, compensation range, location and whether it is remote, hybrid or on-site.
- Search. We look first at the people we already know, then source from the wider market.
- Screen. A recruiter speaks with each candidate before anyone reaches you.
- Shortlist. You see a focused set of candidates, each with a clear reason they are on the list.
- Interviews. We coordinate client interviews and final interviews, and keep both sides informed.
- Offer and placement. We help you land the offer and see the placement through to a start date.
I am a candidate. How do I work with RecruitHook?
Submit your resume and tell us what you want next. A recruiter will review it, and if there is a fit now or later, we will reach out.
- Your details are kept confidential. We will not send your resume to an employer without talking with you first.
- Candidates do not pay RecruitHook.
- You can use the same relationship later if your goals change, including business ownership through FranchiseHook.
What stands behind a RecruitHook search?
- Over two decades of recruiting and business experience
- A substantial professional and business contact network
- Executive, entrepreneurial and operating experience
- A hands-on, relationship-based approach
Frequently asked questions
Which roles does RecruitHook recruit for?
Accounting, finance, legal, HR, administrative, operations and sales roles, from staff accountants and executive assistants to controllers, chiefs of staff and senior finance leaders, for companies of every size and industry.
Do you handle direct hire, contract or both?
Both. RecruitHook offers direct-hire recruiting, executive and professional search, and contract and Employer-of-Record solutions.
Can you run a confidential search?
Yes. A role can be presented to candidates without naming your firm, and your firm's name is shared only when you are ready.
How are your fees structured?
Fees depend on the type of search and are agreed with you before the search begins. We walk you through the options on a recruiting consultation.
Do candidates pay anything?
No. Candidates do not pay RecruitHook.
What clients say
Mike Laufer is the kind of recruiter every hiring manager hopes to find. He takes the time to understand not just the job description but the team, the culture, and what success in the role actually looks like. He knows his market deeply, so the candidates he sends are pre-vetted and genuinely qualified, and he's honest when a search is going to be hard or a requirement is unrealistic. He's responsive, keeps the process moving, and manages candidates with a level of professionalism that reflects well on our company. Working with Mike saves us time and gets us better hires. He's a true partner, not just a vendor, and I'd recommend him without hesitation.
We've had a great experience working with RecruitHook. Nina and her team took the time to understand what we were looking for and ultimately helped us hire a paralegal who was a great fit for our firm. They were responsive, professional, and made the recruiting process easy from start to finish. I would definitely recommend RecruitHook to other law firms looking to hire quality candidates.
Hiring for a role that matters?
Tell us about the role. We will tell you how we would approach it.
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