Business Details
27 Years
experience
Your Trusted Employment & Search Solutions Partner in Pittsburgh
HDJ & Associates has established itself as a premier employment and search solutions firm serving the Pittsburgh area. With over 40 years of combined recruiting experience, our team specializes in mid to senior-level permanent placements across professional services, technology, marketing, sales, and human resources. We operate on a contingency basis, ensuring clients only pay when we successfully place qualified candidates. Our approach combines deep industry knowledge with modern talent acquisition strategies to streamline the hiring process for employers while providing candidates with opportunities aligned with their skills and career goals.Founded in 1999, we've built a reputation for delivering personalized attention and maintaining an extensive professional network. Our commitment extends beyond placements - we prioritize understanding organizational cultures and long-term workforce needs. This dedication to quality has earned us recognition as one of Pittsburgh's top recruiting firms. Our founder's 20+ years in the industry, combined with her community leadership and nonprofit work, distinguish our approach from traditional staffing agencies. We measure success through the lasting relationships we build with both employers and professionals.
Services
Executive Search
IT Staffing
Marketing Recruitment
Sales Recruitment
HR Recruitment
Details
- Year established: 1999
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years combined recruiting experience in Pittsburgh's professional sectors
- Our team provides personalized attention to both employers and job candidates
- Specialize in contingency-based search solutions with proven success
- Maintain deep industry knowledge across technology, marketing, and HR sectors
- Leverage extensive local professional network for quality placements
What people say
Best recruiter I've worked with
Exceptional personalized treatment
Extensive professional network
Understands company culture
Delivers quality placements
Services
Executive Search
Our executive search service identifies top-tier leadership talent for mid to senior-level positions. We specialize in matching organizational culture with candidate expertise across multiple industries. With a 25% placement fee structure, we focus on delivering leaders who drive business growth and operational excellence through our extensive professional network.
IT Staffing
We provide specialized IT staffing solutions connecting technology firms with qualified professionals. Our deep understanding of Pittsburgh's tech landscape enables us to match candidates with companies seeking innovation in software development, cybersecurity, and digital transformation initiatives through our proven contingency-based recruitment model.
Marketing Recruitment
Our marketing recruitment service focuses on creative and strategic marketing professionals. We maintain strong connections within Pittsburgh's advertising community to place talent in roles requiring brand development, digital marketing, and campaign management expertise that aligns with evolving market demands.
People
Hayley D. Jameson
Founder & President
With 20+ years in recruiting, Hayley founded HDJ & Associates in 1999. She combines professional expertise with community leadership, including founding the Clear Thoughts Foundation. Her approach emphasizes personalized service and strategic matchmaking between employers and candidates.
Questions
What industries does HDJ + Associates specialize in?
We specialize in technology, marketing, sales, human resources, and professional services sectors across the Pittsburgh region.
How does your contingency search model work?
Our contingency search charges a 25% fee only when we successfully place a candidate, with payment due 30 days after their start date.
What makes HDJ + Associates different from other recruiters?
Our personalized approach combines deep industry knowledge, extensive local network, and commitment to understanding both employer needs and candidate career goals.
Do you work with both employers and job seekers?
Yes, we provide services to employers seeking qualified candidates and professionals looking for career opportunities across multiple industries.
How experienced is your recruitment team?
Our team has over 40 years combined recruiting experience with specialized expertise in mid to senior-level permanent placements since 1999.
