Recruitment from the hiring side.
Permanent, contract and executive roles across accounting and finance, healthcare, government, professional services, manufacturing, not-for-profit and executive leadership. I’ve spent 14+ years on both sides of the hiring table, and I charge a flat fee, so the cost is set before the search starts and doesn’t move with the salary.
Why eSquared
Most agencies charge a percentage of salary. I don't.
Most agencies compete with three or four others on the same brief, and the more senior the hire, the bigger the bill. eSquared is set up another way.
Flat-fee model
One fee, agreed before we start, whatever the salary. There's no reason to steer you toward a more expensive candidate.
One client per brief
I work your role on my own, so I'm not rushing CVs to you to beat other agencies.
Both sides of the table
I've hired staff, managed teams and built business units. I know what a good hire looks like six months in.
Direct access
You deal with me from the first call to the offer. The person who takes your brief is the person who does the search.
Quality over volume
A short list of people who suit the role and the team, and fewer CVs to read.
Permanent, contract and executive
Across accounting and finance, healthcare, government, professional services, manufacturing, not-for-profit and executive leadership.
A note on how I work
I only run a handful of briefs at a time, so your role gets proper attention instead of sitting in a queue of forty.
I take the brief, run the search, screen candidates and present the shortlist myself. If you have a question, you call me. When there's news, I call you.
It means eSquared stays small. I don't want to be the biggest, I want to be the best.
Sectors I work in
Particular depth in
Accounting and finance
From financial controllers and management accountants to CFO-level appointments.
Healthcare and community services
Clinical, operational and administrative roles across aged care, disability and health.
Government and public sector
Local, state and federal agencies, including policy, operations and corporate services.
Professional services
Legal, consulting and advisory firms.
Not-for-profit
Executive, fundraising, programs and operations.
Manufacturing and operations
Plant management, supply chain and operational leadership.
Executive and leadership
CEO, COO, GM and director-level appointments across sectors.
Something else?
Get in touch anyway. If I'm not the right person for it, I'll say so.
How I work
From the brief to their first months in the role
Brief
We talk through the role, the team and what a good first six to twelve months looks like, and where past hires went wrong, which usually tells us the most.
Search
I search my network and the market directly, including people who aren't looking to move. I don't post an ad and wait.
Screening
I interview every candidate before you see them and check them against what you told me in the brief.
Shortlist
Usually three to five candidates, each with a written summary of who they are and why they're on the list.
Interview support
I can help set up the interviews, suggest what to dig into, and debrief with you after each round.
Offer and close
I handle the offer, including salary expectations and start dates, so nothing catches anyone out at the end.
Follow-up
Once they've started, I check in with you and the new starter to see how it's going.
What clients say
"Erika understands our business and our teams. Each of the candidates Erika has sent to us has been excellent."Client
"Erika will always be my go-to recruiter. She is personable, open and honest, which helps her really understand your requirements and focus on getting the right fit for the role. I completely trust her advice."Client
Ready to make your next hire?
Got a role to fill? Let's talk through what you need and whether eSquared is the right fit.