Lion Heart Recruit

Lion Heart Recruit is a direct-hire staffing agency dedicated to a heart-centred approach to recruitment, empowering nonprofits and small businesses by connecting them with mission-driven candidates. The company specialises in talent acquisition and understands that meaningful placements go beyond simply filling positions, instead creating lasting connections and long-term success for both employers and candidates. By prioritising understanding of organisational culture and candidate aspirations, Lion Heart Recruit ensures that every placement represents a genuine fit aligned with client values and mission.

Lion Heart Recruit has extensive experience filling roles across Development, Human Resources, Marketing, Accounting, and Healthcare sectors, with particular expertise in sourcing candidates for hard-to-fill niche positions. The company employs a systems thinking approach to recruitment, viewing the process holistically and ensuring each step from initial outreach to final onboarding is interconnected and optimised for success. As a minority-owned agency, Lion Heart Recruit prioritises equity and inclusion throughout its recruitment process, leveraging a diverse talent pool and commitment to fair, unbiased hiring practices that reflect community values.

Based in Oakland, California, Lion Heart Recruit serves organisations seeking to build teams that thrive whilst reclaiming time and resources. The company boasts an impressive track record, with 80 per cent of placed candidates remaining with their organisations for three years or longer, and clients frequently saving up to 45 per cent in annual salary costs. By handling the comprehensive recruitment burden, Lion Heart Recruit reduces time-to-fill to between 20 and 30 days on average, allowing employers to focus on their strategic goals whilst building inclusive, mission-aligned teams.