Blue Rock Human Capital

About Us

Blue Rock Human Capital is a minority-owned executive search firm. We are recognized among Hunt Scanlon’s Top 10 global recruiters and ranked in the HR/Diversity Recruiting Power 70 and Private Equity Power 100. As an SRA Network member, ranked #20 on the Forbes listing of America’s Best Executive Recruiting Firms, Blue Rock leverages extensive expertise and a broad network to deliver fast and exceptional results for every search.

The firm’s expertise spans Human Resources, Private Equity, and Higher Education executive placements, organizational consulting, and executive coaching. Our practice leaders have successfully placed thousands of executives who align with organizational culture, enhance performance, and spark innovation—and we invite you to join those ranks.

No matter what the title or organization, we recognize leadership isn’t just about filling a role–it’s about elevating and motivating your entire organization. Blue Rock’s partners are respected and trusted thought leaders with the requisite experience required to get you where you need to go. Our systems, processes, and tools are designed to flex to fit our clients’ distinct needs and reflect our philosophy of “Your vision is our mission.”

If you are ready to hire talent that will move the needle, we’re ready to get started. Contact us at 865.686.5139 or www.bluerockhumancapital.com/.

Recent Placements

VP Global TA

$22B Biopharmaceutical Corp

Sr Director HR Technology & Payroll

$3.4M Food Production Company

Director Employee Relations

$102M Pizza Franchise Restaurant

HRIS Leader

Premier Cheese Manufacturer

Sr. Director Total Rewards

$833M Software Company

Director HR Technology

$55.4B Food Distribution Corporation

Talent Acquisition Specialist

$20M Hospitality Company

Director HR

Real Estate Firm

Sr. Manager Employee Relations

$22B Biopharmaceutical Corp

Sr. Director Talent Management

Multinational Building Materials Corporation

Workday Technology Manager

$22B Biopharmaceutical Corp

VP Total Rewards

$417M Software Company

Associate Director Employee Relations

Multinational Building Materials Corporation

Sr. Director HR Tech & Ops

Multinational Building Materials Corporation

Senior Director HR

International Security Corporation

Blue Rock Human Capital

Find a Recruiter

Dr. Jacquelyn D. Elliott

President & COO

Ruben Moreno

Founder & CEO

Your People Are Your Greatest Asset. Trust the Experts at Blue Rock Human Capital to Find Them.

Expertise & Proven Track Record:

o Our executive recruiters bring decades of experience in identifying, attracting, and securing top-tier talent across the most represented industries in the nation.

o We’ve successfully placed hundreds of leaders who have driven measurable results for their organizations.

Industry Specialization:

o Our recruiters are not just HR and HE professionals—they are industry experts who understand the nuances of your business and the leadership traits that drive success because they have sat in the seat doing the work of the talent you seek.

Customized, White-Glove Service:

o We take the time to understand your distinct organizational culture and goals, tailoring your search to find candidates who are not just qualified but are the right fit for your team.

Proprietary Process & Network:

o With access to an extensive network of accomplished professionals, and a proven vetting process, we deliver leaders who make an immediate impact.

Commitment to Long-Term Success:

o Our work doesn’t stop at placement. We stay connected, ensuring a seamless transition and long-term alignment with your objectives.

Don’t just fill a position—find a leader who will shape your organization’s future. Schedule a consultation today to discover how we can deliver exceptional talent to your team. Email jacqui@bluerockhumancapital.com, and she will get you scheduled with the appropriate practice leader.

Blue Rock Human Capital

Solutions And Expertise

The Blue Rock Search Experience is a highly methodical and time-tested process grounded on continuous stakeholder engagement.

Solutions

Executive Coaching
Executive Search
Interim
Org. Chart Mapping
Organizational Consulting
Recruitment Process Outsourcing
Recruitment Research

Industries

BioTechnology
Consumer
Consumer Products
Consumer Services
Financial Services
Higher Education
Industrial
Life Sci./Healthcare
Luxury
Manufacturing
Professional Services
Real Estate
Retail
Technology

Functions

Higher Education
Human Resources
Private Equity

Blue Rock Human Capital

News Briefings

Corporate Culture and Performance: What CEOs Need to Know

Every company, organization and team has a unique culture, characterized by a specific set of behaviors, and performance expectations. While a few norms are defined and documented, many in fact are “tribal rules” established and reinforced through informal channels, according to a new report by Blue Rock Search. “Leadership has a responsibility to proactively establish,

New Business Climate Requiring New Senior Leadership Type

Businesses across the world are now at a post-pandemic inflection point with respect to their most precious commodity: their talent. According to a new report by Alix Partners, the immediate uncertainty and chaos, underpinned by personal and societal anxiety about the impact of COVID-19, will moderate as people return to work. “But they will do so with at

Changing the Fabric of Corporate Boards

The events of last summer may have been a tipping point for the large array of factors that brought to the forefront already existing needs for change in boardroom composition. A new report by the Alliance for Board Diversity (ABD), in collaboration with Deloitte, concludes that that while stakeholders and shareholders increase demands for gender,

The Search is On for Top HR Leaders and Diversity Chiefs as Pandemic Risks Subside

As the pandemic raged last spring, chief human resource leaders stepped up around the nation. Their task: to play a starring role in helping organizations navigate and fight through a challenge that has turned out to be far greater than the one faced during the Great Recession. A recent article in The Economist noted that

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Blue Rock Human Capital

Press Releases

Ronita Pinckney Joins Rush Enterprises as Sr. Director, Talent Management & Learning

Sarasota, FL – Blue Rock Search is pleased to have partnered with Rush Enterprises to place Ronita Pinckney as the company’s new Sr. Director, Talent Management & Learning. Rush Enterprises, Inc. is the premier solutions provider to the commercial vehicle industry. Founded in 1965, the company owns and operates Rush Truck Centers, the largest network of

Blue Rock Search Co-Founder Ruben Moreno Featured on Hunt Scanlon Podcast

Sarasota, FL – Blue Rock Search is pleased to announce that Ruben Moreno, HR & Diversity and Higher Education Practice Leader, as well as founding partner of Blue Rock Search, has been featured on the “Talent Talks” podcast from Hunt Scanlon Media. On the May 8th episode, titled DEI and the Latinx Mosaic, Moreno joins Hunt Scanlon

Sanford Rose Associates Ranked #20 in America’s Best Executive Recruiting Firms by Forbes

Sarasota, FL – Blue Rock Search is pleased to announce that Sanford Rose Associates has been ranked #20 on the Forbes listing of America’s Best Executive Recruiting Firms. Since 2018, Blue Rock Search has been part of the Sanford Rose Associates network. As a member of the SRA community, Blue Rock Search is part of a global consortium of 200+

Blue Rock Search Releases Total Rewards Audit

Sarasota, FL – Blue Rock Search is pleased to announce the release of “Developing a Best-in-Class Total Rewards Program: An Auditing Framework.” Designed with Total Rewards leaders in mind, Blue Rock’s Total Rewards Audit provides an overview for teams to evaluate and build their Total Rewards programs for maximum effectiveness and competitiveness in today’s labor market.

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