Hire Better. Hire Smarter. Hire with Sherpa.

Finding the right talent takes more than posting a job and reviewing resumes. Sherpa helps employers build stronger teams through specialized recruiting, staffing and talent solutions in Accounting & Finance, Human Resources, Marketing, Business Transformation, Corporate Support and Supply Chain.

From an urgent contract need to a critical direct-hire search or a complex project, Sherpa brings market intelligence, specialized recruiting expertise and a proven process to help you make better hiring decisions. When it comes to hiring in Charlotte and beyond, Sherpa just "fits".

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Strategic Staffing

When you need talent now—or need flexibility.

Contract and contract-to-hire professionals who can help manage workload, cover absences, support projects or provide specialized expertise without immediately adding permanent headcount.

Best for:

Peak workloads
Leaves of absence
Open positions
Project support
Evaluating a potential long-term hire

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Permanent Placement + Search

When the right hire can change your business.

Direct-hire, contingency and retained search services for organizations looking to add professionals for long-term success.

Best for:

Critical individual contributors
Management roles
Leadership positions
Hard-to-fill positions
Confidential searches

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Project Solutions

When you have a problem to solve—not just a seat to fill.

Bring in specialized consultants or project talent to help manage change, solve business problems, mitigate risk or execute critical initiatives.

Best for:

Interim leadership
Transformation initiatives
Specialized projects
Knowledge transfer
Teams that need expertise quickly

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Employers

An effective Talent Acquisition strategy is the difference between competing for talent or winning the talent war. Our recruiters are experts at finding, evaluating and placing top-notch talent. Via business, industry and community networking and involvement, our team has built an unparalleled professional network of talent in our practice areas of Accounting & Finance, Human Resources, Marketing, Technology, Business Transformation and Executive Support. These connections provide clients with access to diverse, uniquely-skilled talent, including passive job seekers.

Our 8-Step Recruiting Process:

Orient + Understand

Role Intake and Culture Assessment

We learn about the role, team, organization, culture, and business objectives. Whenever possible, we meet face-to-face to gain a deeper understanding of the opportunity.

Outcome: A clear definition of the role and the professional most likely to succeed in it.

Map the Market

Recruiting Strategy and Talent-Market Intelligence

We analyze compensation, benefits, talent availability, supply and demand, and competitive hiring conditions to develop a customized recruiting strategy.

Outcome: A focused plan designed around the realities of the current talent market.

Scout + Assess

Talent Sourcing and Candidate Screening

We use proven search methods, proprietary tools, and specialized market knowledge to identify and evaluate qualified professionals.

Outcome: A talent pool aligned with the role, organization, and culture.

Present + Calibrate

Candidate Presentation and Search Refinement

We present only qualified, pre-screened candidates. We coordinate interviews, gather feedback, and refine the search as needed.

Outcome: More productive interviews and a better-informed hiring decision.

Guide the Offer

Offer Assistance and Pre-Boarding

We support offer presentation, negotiations, acceptance, communication, and relevant pre-boarding activities.

Outcome: A smoother path from candidate interest to accepted offer.

Launch Successfully

Onboarding and Post-Placement Quality Checks

We help support a successful start and stay connected with both the client and candidate during the early stages of employment.

Outcome: Greater confidence that expectations are being met from day one.

Navigate the Transition

Resignation, Counteroffer, and Career Transition Support

We help candidates navigate resignation, counteroffers, notice periods, and career transitions professionally and confidently.

Outcome: Greater continuity between acceptance and arrival.

Stay the Course

Post-Placement Care and Ongoing Assignment Support

We conduct monthly quality calls during the first 90 days for direct-hire placements and maintain ongoing communication for contract assignments.

Outcome: Continued support, early issue identification, and stronger long-term placement success.

Our placement types include:

Contract

Contract to Hire

Project-Based Consulting

Direct Hire / Retained Search

Frequently Asked Questions

What staffing and recruiting services does Sherpa provide?

How would you describe Sherpa's recruiting process to an employer?

Sherpa uses an eight-step recruiting process. We begin with a detailed role intake and culture assessment, then develop a customized recruiting strategy, source and screen candidates, coordinate interviews, support offer negotiations and pre-boarding, assist with onboarding, guide career transitions, and provide post-placement care.

Our process is designed to align the right professional with the role, organization, team, and workplace culture.

How does Sherpa find qualified candidates in Charlotte, NC and beyond?

Sherpa combines specialized recruiting expertise, market intelligence, proprietary tools, proven search methods, and established professional relationships to identify qualified candidates. We evaluate professionals based on their skills, experience, career goals, motivation, and potential cultural fit, not simply their résumé or availability.

Our Charlotte market knowledge helps us provide practical insight into compensation, benefits, talent supply, demand, and competitive hiring conditions.

What kind of opportunities does Sherpa recruit for?

Sherpa recruits for specialized professional positions across Accounting and Finance, Human Resources, Marketing, Business Transformation, Supply Chain, and Corporate Support. Our searches may include individual contributors, managers, directors, and other experienced professionals, depending on the organization’s needs.

We tailor each search to the responsibilities of the role, the structure of the team, the company’s culture, and the qualifications required for success.

Does Sherpa provide support after a candidate is hired?

Yes. Sherpa remains involved after placement to help support a successful transition. We assist with relevant pre-boarding and onboarding activities, then conduct post-placement quality checks to help ensure expectations are being met. We even help the selected candidate with off-boarding from their previous role.

For direct-hire placements, Sherpa conducts monthly quality calls during the first 90 days. For contract assignments, we provide ongoing communication and support throughout the engagement.