You know who you’re looking for.

We know how to find them.

WHO WE ARE

The Perfect Match, Every Time.

Reference Group is a women-led, full-service recruiting firm that makes hiring effortless and impactful. We connect top talent with great companies—empowering long-term success by delivering the perfect match. Through our commitment to personalized service and industry insights, we aim to empower both clients and candidates, ensuring mutual success and long-term partnerships.

Our mission is to provide a seamless, personalized search experience rooted in integrity and respect—for both our clients and our candidates. Acting as a true extension of the companies we serve, we deliver tailored solutions that go beyond qualifications to promote cultural alignment and sustained success.

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OUR SERVICES

RETAINED EXCLUSIVE

Our Retained Exclusive Search option offers a dedicated, high-touch partnership for critical hires. We work exclusively with you to deliver top-tier candidates—thoroughly vetted for skill, culture fit, and long-term impact. You’ll receive weekly check-ins and real-time access to your candidate pipeline, ensuring transparency and alignment every step of the way.

CONTINGENT

Our Contingent Search is a flexible, performance-based model—ideal for teams looking to make thoughtful hires without an upfront commitment. You only pay when a hire is made, and we tap into our existing network of vetted candidates in admin, operations, and executive support. We provide regular updates and stay closely aligned with your hiring needs to ensure a strong match for your team.

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Great Hires Start with a Strong Process.

PROCESS

DISCOVERY | We align on role requirements, team dynamics, and company culture.

SOURCING | We tap into our trusted network and target outreach to find top talent.

SCREENING | Every candidate is thoroughly vetted for skills, EQ, and fit.

PIPELINE UPDATES | Weekly check-ins and real-time visibility keep you in the loop.

INTERVIEW & OFFER SUPPORT | We manage coordination, feedback, and offer navigation through to close.

TYPES OF ROLES

Roles we frequently recruit for include:

  • Executive Assistants & Chiefs of Staff

  • Operations & Project Management

  • People & HR Roles

  • Client Services & Account Management

  • Marketing & Brand Support

We specialize in placing top talent in key operational and support roles across a range of industries. We partner with fast-growing startups and established brands in tech, beauty, lifestyle, retail, and entertainment—matching you with opportunities that align with your skills, ambitions, and values.

We’re here to support your next great hire.