HR Data Labs Consulting
Executive Search
Finding the right senior HR leader is one of the most consequential decisions your organization will make. HR Data Labs brings 30+ years of practitioner experience to every search — so you're not just filling a role, you're building lasting capability.
Why It's Different
Executive Search Done by HR Practitioners
Most search firms match résumés to job descriptions. We match leaders to organizations — because we've sat in the seats we're hiring for.
HR Data Labs brings a practitioner lens to every search. We understand what a CHRO actually needs to succeed at a 2,000-person company. We know what separates a VP of Total Rewards who thrives from one who struggles. We've built and led the teams we're helping you find.
That depth means we can assess candidates on dimensions a generalist recruiter can't — technical depth, data literacy, change leadership, and cultural fit with the specific HR function you're building.
Roles We Place
Senior HR Leadership at Every Level
We specialize in HR-specific executive and senior leadership roles — from the boardroom to functional leads.
Chief Human Resources Officer
Board-level HR leadership for growth-stage and established organizations. Full-scope CHRO placements including first-time and transitional hires.
VP / Director of Total Rewards
Compensation, benefits, and equity leaders who can build or scale your total rewards function with analytical rigor.
VP / Director of HR Analytics
Data-forward HR leaders who bridge people strategy and workforce intelligence — increasingly critical as AI reshapes HR.
HRIS / HR Technology Leaders
Technical HR leaders who can own your systems strategy, vendor relationships, and data architecture.
HR Business Partner Leadership
Senior HRBPs and HRBP directors who operate as true strategic partners to business leadership.
Talent Acquisition Leadership
TA Directors and VPs who can build high-performing recruiting functions aligned to growth and workforce planning.
How It Works
A Rigorous, Relationship-Driven Process
Discovery & Position Scoping
We start by understanding your organization, culture, and the specific outcomes the new leader needs to achieve — not just the job description.
Competency Modeling
Together we build a structured competency model: the technical skills, leadership behaviors, and cultural attributes that define the right hire.
Targeted Sourcing & Outreach
Active outreach to our HR practitioner network, passive candidates, and targeted research — not just a job posting.
Practitioner Screening
HR Data Labs consultants conduct structured interviews using the competency model. We bring forward only candidates we would hire ourselves.
Client Presentations & Interviews
A curated shortlist with detailed candidate briefs. We facilitate structured interviews and debrief sessions to sharpen your decision.
Offer & Onboarding Support
Compensation benchmarking for the offer, negotiation guidance, and a 90-day onboarding framework to set your new leader up for success.
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Every search starts with a conversation. No commitment required — just an honest discussion about what you need and whether we're the right partner to find it.