Specialty leaderboard · Updated Nov 11, 2026
HR recruiters, Austin
Fee models, from the firms' own websites: 1 retained. Together they advertise 9 open roles.
HR & Talent firms ranked
| Rank | Firm | Focus | Fee model | Terms | Open roles | Index score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Slade Crabtree & Associatessince 2000 | Staffing-industry leadership, recruiting management and major-account executives | Not stated | Not disclosed | 6 | 44.5 |
| 02 | ExtendMyTeamsince 2014 | — | Not stated | Not disclosed | 0 | 37.8 |
| 03 | ThinkGrove | Licensed special-education teachers, resource specialists and moderate/severe education specialists | Not stated | Not disclosed | 3 | 24.7 |
| 04 | JL:Talent | Chief People Officers, Talent Partners and senior human-capital leadership | Retained | Not disclosed | 0 | 23.8 |
- 01Slade Crabtree & AssociatesStaffing-industry leadership, recruiting management and major-account executives44.5Not statedNot disclosed6 open roles
- 02ExtendMyTeam37.8Not statedNot disclosed0 open roles
- 03ThinkGroveLicensed special-education teachers, resource specialists and moderate/severe education specialists24.7Not statedNot disclosed3 open roles
- 04JL:TalentChief People Officers, Talent Partners and senior human-capital leadership23.8RetainedNot disclosed0 open roles
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How these firms are scored
Rank here is within HR & Talent. Every score is built from public signals and measures specialisation and activity, not a guarantee of service quality. Terms, claiming and sponsorship never change it.
- Specialist focus
- 40%
- Market activity
- 35%
- Track record
- 25%
What HR firms charge
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How do hr recruiters in Austin charge?
Of the firms ranked here, by their own websites: 1 retained. Most agencies charge a percentage of the hire's first-year base salary. Contingency recruiters are commonly quoted at around 15–25% and are paid only when you hire; retained and executive search firms often charge 25–35%, paid in stages as the search progresses.
How are hr recruiters ranked here?
Rank is within this specialty only. The biggest factor is specialist focus: the share of a firm's open roles that are in this field. Hiring activity and track record make up the rest. No firm can pay for placement.
Should I use more than one recruiter?
For contingency roles many employers brief two or three firms at once. Retained searches are exclusive by design. Posting one brief here sends it to the specialists and lets you compare their approach and terms before you commit.