Blue Rock Search

About Us

Blue Rock Search 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 Search 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.bluerocksearch.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 Search

Find a Recruiter

Dr. Jacquelyn D. Elliott

Chief Experience Officer & Higher Education Practice Leader

Ruben Moreno

Founder, HR & Private Equity Executive Search Practice Leader

Your People Are Your Greatest Asset. Trust the Experts at Blue Rock Search 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@bluerocksearch.com, and she will get you scheduled with the appropriate practice leader.

Blue Rock Search

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 Search

News Briefings

Looking into the HR Crystal Ball

2022 is halfway over, so it’s the perfect time to take a look back at some of the predictions Blue Rock Search made when the year first started. How are the year’s biggest workplace trends playing out so far? Ruben Moreno, HR practice lead for Blue Rock Search, joins Hunt Scanlon Media to lay it all out.

Amid Global Labor Shortage, Businesses Rethink Talent Strategies

Amid ongoing labor shortages around the world, The Conference Board has released a new report to help business leaders rethink strategies for finding the right talent. The report, Navigating the Global Talent Tsunami, encourages leaders to fundamentally rethink long-held assumptions about who can do the work; where, when, and how the work gets done; and the talent acquisition

Curating an Exceptional Culture

Culture is what draws individuals to an organization, and it is the glue that, more often than not, keeps them there. More simply put, culture is why people join and it’s why they stay. Culture is a mindset, rooted in a philosophy. It’s mission in action. “Every organization has a culture. It exists in the

Blue Rock Acquires ReCreation’s Executive Search Practice

Blue Rock Search has acquired ReCreation’s human resources executive search practice. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. ReCreation’s consulting practice will remain an independent entity, separate from Blue Rock Search. Founded in 2008, ReCreation’s executive search practice has built relationships with an impressive client list, including Amazon, Oshkosh, Fluke Networks, Charles Schwab, Spectrum

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Blue Rock Search

Press Releases

Barbara Grubbs Joins Diamond C Trailers as Vice President of HR

Sarasota, FL – Blue Rock Search recently partnered with Diamond C Trailers to place Barbara Grubbs as the company’s new Vice President, Human Resources. Based out of Mt. Pleasant, Texas, Diamond C Trailers has been an industry leader in the trailer manufacturing sector since 1985. With over 200 Dealer Partners around North America, Diamond C Trailers offers a robust

Robert Irby Joins Lume Cannabis Co. as Sr. Director of Manufacturing

Sarasota, FL – Blue Rock Searchrecently partnered with Lume Cannabis Co. to place Robert Irby as the company’s new Senior Director of Manufacturing. Lume is a Michigan-based cannabis company focused on quality from seed-to-sell, with best-in-class grow facilities, an unparalleled variety of products and flower, world-class talent, and a five-star customer experience. It caters to recreational,

Toby Ziglar Joins the University of Evansville as Director of Graduate Enrollment

Sarasota, FL – Blue Rock Search is proud to have partnered with the University of Evansville to place Charles “Toby” Ziglar as the new Director of Graduate Enrollment. Founded in 1854, the University of Evansville is a private university located in Evansville, Indiana known as one of a few Changemaker Campuses in the nation. In addition

Robert Irby Joins Lume Cannabis Co. as Sr. Director of Manufacturing

Sarasota, FL – Blue Rock Search is pleased to have partnered with Lume Cannabis Co. to place Robert Irby as the company’s new Senior Director of Manufacturing. Lume is a Michigan-based cannabis company focused on quality from seed-to-sell, with best-in-class grow facilities, an unparalleled variety of products and flower, world-class talent, and a five-star customer experience.

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