Placement Services
Flexible staffing solutions — contract, contract-to-hire, and direct placement — across engineering, IT, manufacturing, supply chain, finance, sales, and executive leadership.
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Technical Recruiting · HR Consulting
Delivering technical talent that moves your business forward.
A woman-owned recruiting and HR consulting firm trusted by Fortune 500s and emerging companies alike. Discreet, consultative, and effective — across engineering, technology, manufacturing, and operations.
What We Do
Two practices. One standard of excellence.
Whether you need to fill a critical role or rebuild the people systems behind your company, Kestrel brings depth, discretion, and senior judgment to every engagement.
HR Consulting
Employee handbooks, compensation analysis, performance systems, and strategic planning — practical HR infrastructure for growing organizations.
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Who We Are
A consultative partner — not another resume cannon.
Kestrel Associates maintains a high standard of service and commitment in the recruiting field. Our reputation, discretion, and consistent record of successful placements have helped us build strong relationships with start-ups, public companies, and top-quality candidates.
We specialize in technology across all sectors and human resources consulting. Within those fields, we fill positions nationally and globally — from entry-level to executive-level "C" management — and can provide expert HR consulting and coaching to all organizations, large or small.
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Areas of Expertise
Where Kestrel places talent
Highly qualified candidates, rigorously sourced and screened, across the disciplines that drive technical companies.
- Engineering Design & Development
- Information Technology
- Defense & Government
- Manufacturing, Operations & Supply Chain
- Accounting & Finance
- Human Resources
- Scientific
- Marketing & Sales
- Senior & Executive Leadership
- Technician & Test
How We Work
A clear, accountable process
Discovery
We start by understanding your business, your team, and the specific outcome the role needs to deliver — not just a job description.
Curated Slate
We present a short list of candidates who are vetted on technical fit, communication, and motivation — never a flood of resumes.
Close & Land
From interviews through offer negotiation, references, and onboarding — we stay engaged so the placement holds.
Track Record
The numbers behind the work
25+
Years recruiting
10
Industry verticals
50+ states
Placements nationwide
100%
Woman-owned
Kestrel takes the time to understand a client's organization, culture, and objectives — then works with our candidates to identify the right unique abilities, goals, and needs. That's the difference between filling a seat and making a hire.
Hiring? Looking? Let's talk.
Whether you're building a team or planning your next move, a short conversation goes a long way.