Are We a Fit?  Not Always — and That’s OK

Recruiting isn’t one-size-fits-all.
There’s contingency. RPO. Hourly. Each serves a purpose and all have their place.

Helix is built for a different kind of challenge.

We run retained search — not the old-school kind, and never transactional.
We work in the gray: when the spec is messy, the pressure’s real, and the next hire changes everything.

We might not be the right fit if:

  • You’re optimizing for volume over clarity
  • You expect a long list of candidates based only on the JD — without a real conversation
  • You see recruiting like a vendor function, not a strategic lever
  • You’re locked in on comp, title, or scope — even if the market says otherwise
  • You want quiet order-takers, not partners who challenge your assumptions

We’re likely a fit if:

  • You need a search partner that can operate in ambiguity
  • You value judgement — not just process
  • You’re open to pressure-testing the spec to get to the real why
  • You treat hiring as a turning point, strategy — not a box to check
  • You want someone that can close the deal with the right person — not just present them

We’re relentless — but can only be when the foundation is right.

If this resonates, we should have a conversation.