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

Evolving the Conversation Around Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Diversity, equity and inclusion are three concepts that are connected but not interchangeable, which is why it is important to touch on all three, according to Ruben Moreno, HR practice lead for Blue Rock Search. “Diversity is about heterogeneity, where a group intentionally has many different perspectives, backgrounds and experiences,” Mr. Moreno said. “Equity is an

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,

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Blue Rock Search

Press Releases

Candace Barnes Joins Papa Johns as Vice President, Global Head of DEI

Sarasota, FL – Blue Rock Search is proud to have partnered with Papa Johns to place Candace Barnes as the organization’s new Vice President, Global Head of DEI. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia and Louisville, Kentucky, Papa Johns International, Inc. is the world’s third-largest pizza delivery company, with over 5,200 establishments across 44 countries/territories and in all

Bala Swaminathan Joins PPG as Global Talent Management and Leadership Director

Sarasota, FL – Blue Rock Search is pleased to have partnered with PPG to place Bala Swaminathan as the company’s new Global Talent Management and Leadership Director. PPG is a Fortune 200 company with 52,000 employees in more than 75 countries, serving customers in construction, consumer products, industrial and transportation markets and aftermarkets. The company’s dedicated

Christopher Ratliff Joins Generac as Vice President of HR

Sarasota, FL – Blue Rock Search is pleased to have partnered with Generac to place Christopher Ratliff as the company’s new Vice President, HR. Founded in 1959, Generac is the #1 manufacturer of home backup generators and manufactures the widest range of power products in the marketplace, including portable, residential, commercial, and industrial generators and power

Christine Peña Blodgett Joins Immunovant as Vice President of Human Resources

Sarasota, FL – Blue Rock Search is pleased to have partnered with Immunovant to place Christine Peña Blodgett as the company’s new VP, Human Resources. Founded in 2018, Immunovant, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on enabling normal lives for people with autoimmune diseases. With a more targeted approach, Immunovant works to develop multiple innovative

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