Talent Connections, LLC

About Us

For 27 years, Talent Connections, LLC has focused on one thing: helping organizations secure exceptional HR talent. Our specialization in HR recruiting and executive search gives us unmatched market insight, reach, and credibility—enabling us to find the right leader the first time. That precision has helped thousands of organizations turn their people strategy into a sustained competitive advantage.

We also understand the impact that effective HR leadership has on performance and culture. Our clients rely on us for our ability to assess both capability and alignment—ensuring leaders not only meet business needs, but strengthen the values that define their organization.

Our team measures success by what happens after the hire: HR leaders who strengthen culture, develop talent, and help organizations perform at their best—today and over the long term. It’s why so many of our clients return to us again and again as their trusted partner in building exceptional HR teams.

Achievements

Recent Placements

VP of Human Resources

Director of Compensation & HR Analytics

Director of HR Operations

Head of HR

CHRO

Talent Connections, LLC

Tom Darrow

Founder, Principal

Teela Jackson

SVP, Talent Delivery

Jim Hartsook

VP, Augusta, GA Office

Allis Fox

Director, Talent Delivery

Amber Brinkman

Brand Strategy Consultant

Jen Grimes

Onboarding & Payroll Lead

What sets our team apart isn’t the work we do– it’s how we do it that’s genuinely different. We start with people and values– making sure every placement supports who you are as an organization and helps your teams thrive, not just today, but long term. Our experience and wide-reaching HR network give us a clear view of the talent landscape, helping us understand what you need, where the market is headed, and how to connect you with candidates you might not otherwise reach. From there, we build a search around you—your goals, your culture, your challenges—so the process feels collaborative, flexible, and tailored rather than transactional. With 100+ years of combined experience, recognition from industry leaders like Inc. 500, SHRM-Atlanta, and Forbes, and thousands of successful placements behind us, we’ve built a reputation on partnership, trust, and results that last.

Talent Connections, LLC

Solutions And Expertise

Solutions

Advisory Services
Executive Search
Interim
Leadership Consulting
On-Demand Recruiting

Industries

Consumer Products
Healthcare Services
Manufacturing
Non-Profit
Professional Services
Technology

Functions

Chief Human Resource Officer
Chief People Officer
CHRO
Head of HR
Human Capital
Human Resources
People & Culture
People & Talent
Talent

Talent Connections, LLC

News Briefings

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AI and HR: Partners in Building Smarter, More Human Workplaces

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