The complete recruiter system
A 6-step framework centered around "human desire" to deliver a comprehensive approach and streamline the search process.
Executive Recruiting Reimagined
We make milestones happen. From early stage to IPO we support companies building the future.
Ivy Energy
Head of People
Trustly
Director of People
Hrdle
CPO
AG1
Global VP of Talent Acquisition
Odeko
VP of People
Ai Fund
CEO & Founder in residence
Velocity Global
SVP of Global Sales
Vividly
Cofounder & CEO
AG1
Director of Talent Acquisition
ACCO Engineered Systems
VP of Sales
Capital Bank
CMO
Ivy Energy
Head of People
Trustly
Director of People
Hrdle
CPO
AG1
Global VP of Talent Acquisition
Odeko
VP of People
Ai Fund
CEO & Founder in residence
Velocity Global
SVP of Global Sales
Vividly
Cofounder & CEO
AG1
Director of Talent Acquisition
ACCO Engineered Systems
VP of Sales
Capital Bank
CMO
Powered by people, technology and community. Proper Search is a full-service search firm that connects businesses with the leaders required to power what's next.
How it works
Reserve a team
Sign up and in less then 8 hours one of our portfolio managers will be assigned to your account and in touch with your team to schedule a kick off call.
Meet the talent
Using our proprietary 6-step framework centered around human desire we are able to deliver our first batch of candidate leads in "days" not weeks.
100% satisfaction guarantee
The days of 1/3 are gone. We put the skin in the game you've been waiting for. Our goal is to be your partner and we don't stop until the job is done.
We believe that a company’s success is determined by the quality of its leaders
$100M in candidate offers and counting. Let us find the leaders you seek who move the needle.
Chief Financial Officer
Trustly
Vice Persident of Brand
Velocity Global
Chief Marketing Officer
Element3 Health
Vice President of Retention
AG1
Senior Vice President of Sales
Talkspace
Director of Financial Products
Trustly
Vice President of Marketing
Vividly
Head of Gaming Sales
Trustly
Vice President of Design
Capital Bank
Senior Director - MarTech & Ops
AG1
CEO
Skills Matter
Creating world class experiences is in our DNA
People first is not just a core value. It's our guiding principle for how we conduct business. They say "How you do anything is how you do everything." Hear first hand what our clients have to say about our work.
Head of People
"Working with them has been a true pleasure. A true partner who constantly delivers."
Director of People
"The team at Proper are truly in the 1% of what they do. They make the experience flawless."
VP of Global Sales
"When our network runs out, we call Proper. They continually exceed the high bar we set."
Why use Proper
Experts
100's of happy clients and more then $100M in candidate offers achieved across our portfolio of clients.
Speed
Within 30 days we are able to identify the candidate who eventually gets and accepts the offer.
Cost
Unlike traditional search firms, we are not here to price gouge. Instead, we focus on being a proper partner who delivers both an exceptional service and outcome at a mutually beneficial cost.
Who we work with
Early Stage
Early stage startups often struggle with hiring leadership talent due to their lack of brand recognition and limited resources. Attracting skilled individuals who can contribute to their growth becomes a challenging task. However, our organization specializes in assisting startups in overcoming this obstacle. By leveraging our expertise we help you find and recruit the best leaders, regardless of their location. With our support, early stage startups can hire leaders capable of driving their success and propelling their growth.
Growth Stage
Growth stage businesses face what I like to call the "SPEED" challenge. At this stage hiring leadership talent quickly is not a "nice to have", but a must have! This is where our organization thrives. With our expertise and talent community, we're able to augment in-house talent acquisition teams and set everyone up for success quickly.
VC & PE
Simply put, we amplify the bandwith of your key executives across your port-cos. We understand the speed at which your investments need to grow and we've developed systems to expedite the executive search process so you can win!
Multi-industry. Role agnostic. Search firm
Merging the art and science of recruiting to deliver world class leaders.
SaaS & Technology
Digital Health
Real Estate & Development
Consumer Goods
Healthcare
Banking & Financial Services
Life Sciences
And More
Discovery
Process discovery meetings, job spec intake and company knowledge capture.
Design
Design campaign process to determine the appropriate frame work required to achieve the mutually agreed goal.
Build
Build out the systems and networks required to achieve an omni-channel approach.
Validate
Knowledge cascade, Delivery readiness, System & process testing, Persona review & 360 mapping.
Execute
Implement, test, report, adjust...repeat!
Manage
Deliver our white glove partner success program that includes weekly updates, check-ins & KPI reviews.
We find leaders across all lines of your business
Our systems and verticalized approach to executive search enables us to free up key executive time and amplify in-house TA teams output in order to streamline the hiring process, saving time and money for your organization.
Leadership
Board
Operations
Product
Marketing
Sales
Strategy
Brand
Design
Finance
Legal
Clinical
See if Proper is right for you. It totally is. Book a call, and find out how you and your team can connect with the leaders required to power whats next for your business.
Why choose Proper to be your search partner
The numbers don’t lie. 100’s of successful placements and customer reviews to back it up.
$100M+
In candidate offers achieved
7 day
Avg. time to first talent batch presented
~30
Average days to identify the final candidate
94.5%
Success rate on a qualified search
Proper vs.
Traditional Executive Search
Traditional Executive Search
Retainers
20%
33%
Fee %
25%
30%
Fee billed on
Base only
Total comp
Equity ask
No
Yes
Avg. Days to find hire
~30
~55
Savings w/
Avg. 50% +
In cash savings per search
Avg. 41% +
In retainer fees paid
Partnership Benefits
A service so good you'll never need to go anywhere else for your search needs. Seriously!
Seamless Experience
We become an extended member of your team and can even live in your systems (slack, ATS, etc.) to ensure the best possible experience for both the candidate and your internal teams.
Reduced Rates
We are incentivized to help you, our partner. Just because a candidate's total compensation package might go up, doesn't mean our fee should too.
Lightning Fast
We’ve developed geo and skill-specific community-driven hub and spoke models to identify and deliver the exceptional talent your business requires.
Track Record
100+ happy customers along with $100,000,000 in life time candidate offers via our search efforts with the candiate and client references to back it up.
Reporting
All engagements are tracked using mutually agreed upon KPI’s.
Network Effects
Great talent knows great talent and that is why we offer our community a robust affiliate program. We know how to get in the doors others can't!
A proper search at a proper rate
Mutually beneficial pricing designed to scale. You asked, we delivered!
Build
25% of base
Our foundational tier! Ideal for one off hiring needs.
Engage Package
3 to 5 interviews guaranteed
Dedicated principle recruiter
Dedicated research analyst
Talent + competitor mapping
Unlimited sourcing and screening
Projects of 50 to 150 candidate leads provided
Unlimited talent pipeline revisions
Avg. 5 day turn around per candidate batch
Most popular package
Grow
30% of base / monthly payments
"3" separate monthly installments upon successful hire.
Ramp up Package
3 to 5 interviews guaranteed
Dedicated principle recruiter
Dedicated research analyst
Talent + competitor mapping
Projects of 50 to 150 candidate leads provided per position
Unlimited sourcing and screening per position
Unlimited Talent Pipeline Revisions
Avg. 5 day turn around per candidate batch
Scale
CUSTOM
Ideal for multiple hires / complex organizational needs
Fully customized to meet your goals
Reduced pricing
Attend all key TA meetings
Consulting Services around TA objectives
And more
How does your community work?
Simply put, great talent knows great talent. That is why we’ve developed a robust affiliate program to amplify the introduction of experts to our recruiters allowing us to get in the room others can’t.
What technology do you use?
We believe in a tech + people approach to recruitment. While we have no homegrown tech, we do have a robust suite of tech and tools finely integrated using Zapier to allow us to streamline processes and quickly identify the right talent across tens of millions of relevant profiles quickly.
While we could build our own tech we believe our attention is better served delivering on our promise to you!
How fast will I receive my first batch of talent?
On average, most requests are completed in just five days or less. However, more complex requests can take longer.
How do I put in a request for another search?
Proper offers a ton of flexibility in how you request positions to be worked. Some common ways clients request designs is directly via their ATS, Trello, Google docs or by setting up various slack channels. Basically, if it can be linked or tracked, it’s fair game.
What if I don't like the talent presented?
No worries! We’ll continue to revise the talent pool (projects) until you’re 100% satisfied.
Is there any recruiting work or skill set level you don't cover?
It’s not often we come across a role we can’t fill. That said, and as your partner, if your need is better suited for a different search partner we’ll be the first to tell you. We’re not here to win business, we’re here to win your trust!