Lead Dog Recruiting

Lead Dog Recruiting is a recruitment agency built specifically for small businesses seeking hands-on, strategic talent acquisition. The company provides a disciplined recruiting process focused on long-term fit rather than quick placements, with over 90% of placements remaining in their roles two years later. Led by an experienced HR and recruiting professional with deep expertise in talent strategy and workforce planning, Lead Dog Recruiting understands that small businesses operate differently from large corporations and require a recruiting partner who recognises urgency, culture, and the impact of every hire.

Lead Dog Recruiting maintains strong relationships with high-performing professionals across multiple industries, giving clients access to qualified, aligned talent beyond traditional applicant pools. The company's targeted sourcing and thoughtful evaluation process secures top-performing candidates in an average of just 18 days, combining both speed and stability. Their four-step approach encompasses discovery of business needs and culture, targeted search for qualified candidates, careful selection focused on skill and fit, and integration support through offer and onboarding to ensure smooth transitions.

Operating as a proudly veteran and woman-owned business, Lead Dog Recruiting has been recognised among the top 25% LinkedIn recruiter teams in 2024. The company serves small businesses across multiple sectors and demonstrates its commitment beyond recruiting by contributing $100 to partner dog rescue organisations for every successful placement. Clients choose Lead Dog Recruiting for their combination of recruiting expertise, understanding of small business dynamics, proven track record of long-term placement success, and genuine investment in both the businesses they serve and the broader community.