HIRE COLLECTIVE
Founder-led talent search.
Powered by a collective network.
Hire Collective partners with startups and fast-growth companies to solve their most important hiring challenges—from executive search to building the teams that power the next stage of growth.
Founded by experienced in-house recruiting leaders, we bring a practical, high-impact approach to every search. Rather than relying on volume, we partner closely with leaders to define the role, identify the right profile, and build hiring strategies that scale.
Our model is network-powered. Built on decades of industry relationships, we give clients access to talent and insight beyond traditional recruiting channels.
The result: thoughtful searches, exceptional candidate experiences, and hiring processes that strengthen your brand at every touchpoint.
WHAT WE DO:
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Executive & Specialized Search
Full-lifecycle recruiting for C-Suite and critical roles.
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Fractional Recruiting
Embedded recruiting support for teams without internal talent resources.
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Talent Advisory
Building and optimizing hiring strategy, structure, and operations.
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Candidate Career Advisory
Supporting professionals navigating their next move.
MEET OUR FOUNDERS:
Anne Williams
Erin Petersen
Erin has built her career across both agency and in-house recruiting, supporting high-growth organizations through critical hiring moments.
Her experience spans complex executive searches to fast-moving consulting engagements, giving her a unique ability to balance speed, strategy, and candidate experience.
She’s known for building strong partnerships with leaders—aligning talent strategies with long-term goals while navigating evolving business needs.
She believes great recruiting is rooted in relationships, and that a thoughtful, human approach drives lasting impact.
Anne has spent her career helping companies build high-impact teams at pivotal moments of growth.
She began in agency recruiting in San Diego, moved in-house at Clearwire—a high-growth wireless technology company during rapid scale—and spent over a decade at Slalom leading Talent Acquisition for Global Services as the firm grew from 10 markets nationwide to 50+ globally.
She’s known for bringing both clarity and structure to complex hiring challenges—building and scaling recruiting functions, designing effective processes, and helping leaders move with confidence.
She believes great hiring isn’t about volume—it’s about clarity, alignment, and getting it right.
Lacey Labrum
Lacey is known for building high-performing teams across companies ranging from boutique firms to Fortune 50 organizations.
With a background in program management, consulting, and technical recruiting, she brings a practical, adaptable approach to complex hiring challenges—including scaling teams and supporting expansion into new markets.
She’s partnered closely with executive leaders to align hiring with business goals, improve velocity, and design recruiting operations that drive growth.
She believes recruiting should be a strategic advantage—fueling expansion, strengthening teams, and not just filling roles.
