Specialty leaderboard · Updated Nov 11, 2026
HR recruiters, Denver
Together they advertise 35 open roles.
HR & Talent firms ranked
| Rank | Firm | Focus | Fee model | Terms | Open roles | Index score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lakeshore Talentsince 1995 | Contract and direct-hire staffing for office, HR and finance roles | Not stated | Not disclosed | 23 | 55.8 |
| 02 | Frontline Source Groupsince 2004 | — | Not stated | Not disclosed | 12 | 49.1 |
| 03 | DMarie + Co.since 2009 | Human resources recruitment, permanent placements and contract recruiters. | Not stated | Not disclosed | 0 | 41.3 |
| 04 | The Christopher Group | Executive HR recruitment, interim HR leaders and fractional CHRO appointments | Not stated | Not disclosed | 0 | 23.8 |
- 01Lakeshore TalentContract and direct-hire staffing for office, HR and finance roles55.8Not statedNot disclosed23 open roles
- 02Frontline Source Group49.1Not statedNot disclosed12 open roles
- 03DMarie + Co.Human resources recruitment, permanent placements and contract recruiters.41.3Not statedNot disclosed0 open roles
- 04The Christopher GroupExecutive HR recruitment, interim HR leaders and fractional CHRO appointments23.8Not statedNot 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 Denver charge?
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.