About Search Wizards
Agile recruiting solutions tailored for your business is our specialty.
Our Mission
Our Core Values
- Quality: What we do, we do well.
- Integrity: We are honest, open, ethical, and fair.
- Passion: Passion is at the heart of our company. We are continuously moving forward, innovating, and improving.
- Client/Employee Commitment: We deliver on our promises and never sell or do anything we do not feel is right for our customers/employees.
- Teamwork: We use our combined intelligence to do amazing things. We win and lose together.
- Compassion: We are kind and respectful to everyone we interact with.
- Community Giving: We are committed to donating a portion of our annual proceeds to non-profits that are making a difference in the world, and we take time to volunteer in the communities where we live and work.
Your Trusted Talent Partner Since 2000
At Search Wizards, a certified Woman-Owned Enterprise (WBENC), we’ve led the way in the R4R (Recruiting for Recruiting) industry since 2000. Specializing in this niche has allowed us to expand our services, offering a diverse range of customizable on-demand talent acquisition solutions. From recruiters and sourcers on-demand to contingent and direct-hire placements to comprehensive RPO (Recruitment Process Outsourcing), managed service programs, and payroll (employer of record) services, we’re dedicated to meeting our clients’ dynamic talent acquisition requirements.
Experience the Search Wizards Difference
As your trusted partner, we are committed to elevating your organization’s workforce and propelling you towards success. Search Wizards is where expertise, integrity, and diversity converge to create lasting value.
We Live Our Commitment to Diversity
As a minority-owned company, we deeply understand the value of diversity, and our diverse team reflects the richness of our ideas, opinions, and talents. We embrace the opportunity to bring together a workforce that reflects the rich tapestry of the global community. With a laser focus on building diverse teams, we champion diversity for ourselves and our valued clients.
Why Choose Search Wizards:
- Trusted Talent Network: Our vast network of recruiters is an invaluable asset, ensuring we have the right match for your hiring needs.
- Client-Focused: We prioritize your goals and requirements, delivering tailor-made solutions that align with your business objectives.
- Control and Transparency: With us, you retain control of your brand and data while benefiting from complete transparency throughout the process.
- Compassionate Culture: Our work environment fosters compassion, diversity, and teamwork, creating a positive experience for clients and employees.
- Comprehensive Benefits: As part of our commitment to our employees, we offer access to medical, dental, vision, HSA, 401(k), lifestyle discounts, ongoing free training, and more.
Giving Back to Our Community
Some of Our Favorite Organizations To Support Include:
- Child Protection Center
- Corner of Love
- Girls Incorporated of Sarasota County
- Love 146
- Shriners Hospital for Children
- Southeastern Guide Dogs
- YouthCare
- Big Brothers Big Sisters
- St. Jude Children's Hospital
- American Diabetes Association
- GBS CIDP Foundation
- National Coalition Against Domestic Violence
- Wounded Warrior
Meet Our Leadership Team
Miranda Hinshaw
CEO
With over two decades of experience in the talent acquisition space, Miranda has been an instrumental figure at Search Wizards since joining in 2006.
Known for her innovative leadership style, Miranda has spearheaded the company's remarkable growth, surpassing industry standards and fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence.
She is recognized for her commitment to driving positive change within the talent acquisition community.
Outside of work, Miranda cherishes moments with her husband, two children, and adorable French bulldogs, indulging in her passions for gardening, travel, and music.
Amy Bukovich Gump
CFO/COO
Amy is a seasoned professional with a strong background in finance and operations.
Once a Division I athlete, she has transitioned from showcasing her talents on the field to becoming our resident expert of all things’ numbers and processes.
She currently serves as CFO/COO. Joining the company in 2015, she has been instrumental in driving strategic initiatives and overseeing the financial health and operational efficiency of the organization.
She infuses our team with her boundless energy, drive, and competitive spirit, serving as a catalytic force propelling us forward.
Talise Gary
Director of Recruiting
Talise Gary is a dynamic professional whose journey began in 1998 when she ventured into the world of human resources after enlisting in the Air Force. Spending eight impactful years there, she honed her skills in supporting performance management and benefits.
Today, Talise boasts over 15 years of experience in the recruiting field. As the Director of Recruiting at Search Wizards, she’s the wizard behind the curtain, leading a team of recruiters, and orchestrating the perfect matches between talent and opportunity. She is dedicated to helping people find their place in the professional world. With her guidance, countless individuals have landed their dream jobs, turning aspirations into achievements.
When she's not busy transforming lives, you'll find Talise indulging in her love for music, reading, gardening, exploring new cultures, and expanding her horizons.
Brittney DeMilt
Operations Manager
Brittney is a seasoned operations manager who brings a wealth of experience to our team, having been with us since 2016.
Her expertise spans various areas, including onboarding, background checks, payroll, and HR-related tasks.
Beyond her professional responsibilities, Brittney is deeply committed to spending quality time with her family and enjoys engaging in family Euchre tournaments.
Her dedication to both her work and personal life reflects her well-rounded approach to balancing responsibilities and fostering meaningful connections within and outside the workplace.
Testimonials
Search Wizards has built a solid reputation as a premier provider of high-caliber staffing talent for today’s most prestigious organizations. What makes Search Wizards unique is their ability to quickly scale and mobilize a team of top-sourcing talent for the most challenging needs. While many boutique search firms struggle to define their value proposition, the Search Wizards team maintains a singular and unwavering focus on delivering client excellence. Stated simply: Search Wizards is an organization that aligns the best recruiters with the best organizations. This is clearly an organization that will have influence and impact for years to come.
Search Wizards is a great team! The caliber of recruiters and the reputation of the Search Wizards organization are outstanding. It’s great to work with a team of recruiters whose skills and abilities are at the top of their field. I enjoy working with the team. Search Wizards provides all the support you need, and best of all, I have never once had an issue with being compensated appropriately or on time. If you’re a skilled recruiter with outstanding search capabilities, the Search Wizards team is where you want to be!
The Search Wizards staff is very thorough and professional. The fact that I was ushered through an effective interviewing process has definitely enhanced my personal career path. As a professional who has “been around the block,” I would HIGHLY recommend Search Wizards’ excellent services for candidates and companies, alike.
The greatest business compliment is to merit a reputation for integrity, a promise is made and kept. Search Wizards embodies this integrity – internally with great employees, and externally with satisfied, confident business partners. I’ve had the rich pleasure of working with Search Wizards and was rewarded with their intelligent focus, drive, and delivery. This is my recommendation: search no more, call the Wizards!
Search Wizards is the best contract recruiter staffing company in the business. What makes them the best, you may ask? The people, the processes, the client relationships, and the fulfillment of their promises makes Search Wizards the best. The Search Wizard’s staff demonstrates their integrity by treating consultants with respect and professionalism. I have been in this industry for many years, and this was the first time I ever received a gift of appreciation for my one-year anniversary. During a stressful time for our family, I received notes of concern from many of the Search Wizard’s staff.
I will attribute this process as the single reason that I have never had an issue with pay at Search Wizards. They have clearly defined processes, and the people carrying out the processes have the liberty and discretion to administer them fairly. I am in a role that requires frequent travel, and they not only book flights of my choice and hotels to my standards, but they also provide immediate and complete no-hassle reimbursement of expenses. Now, if you’ve been in the industry for any amount of time, you’ll recognize this as a rare feat.
The relationships that Search Wizards has with their clients allow you to function in your expertise. When consultants come in, they are allowed to do what they do best. I’ve been on the consultant and vendor side of the business. Over time, you get a good sense of when the vendor isn’t taking good care of clients and being just. Because of these relationships, I’ve seen Search Wizards find additional contracts within the same client for consultants that have outworked their contracts.
Every promise I have received from Search Wizards has come to fruition. I was first contacted by Miranda about an opportunity, but there were some delays with the interview process, but Miranda said she wouldn’t forget about me. Oh, did she ever remember me! She called me one evening about an opportunity with Microsoft and the rest is history. Next, I was told the work was pleasant and it was. I was told that the contract would be 3-6 months and ongoing if I continued to produce and it is. They have been upfront about everything, and if you are like me, you can work “all day” with a company like that.
I wish continued success to the Search Wizards family.
Search Wizards is changing the standard for consulting companies and blazing new trails in our sourcing/recruiting industry. I have worked for Search Wizards for two and a half years as a recruiting consultant at Microsoft, and it has been the best career decision I have ever made. They are true leaders in the industry. I’m proud and honored to be a part of the organization.
I have completed several contract recruiting and staffing consulting engagements over the past 15 years with emerging startups to Fortune 100 companies. As a result, I have needed to contract through five or six 3rd party providers as part of the engagements. I recently completed a short-term engagement with Microsoft helping them with a Cloud Storage Data Center recruiting project in the U.S. Microsoft worked with Search Wizards Inc. for my project. Search Wizards was the best 3rd party I have worked with. I could not have been more impressed. Their level of customer service for the contract recruiter from onboarding, compensation, pay, benefits, equipment, system access, end of project wrap up, etc. was incredible. I highly recommend them to contract recruiters to partner with as well as companies that need to bring on contract recruiters as part of their talent strategy. They are tapped into the best contract recruiting talent I have seen in the U.S.
I cannot tell you how much you, Talise, and Search Wizards have propelled my career in the direction needed. Thank you for your partnership, and I look forward to growing it over the upcoming years, ideally.
I’ve worked for only two consulting firms in my twenty-year career, but Search Wizards was by far the best experience yet. I landed a unique role based on the excellent relationship they had with this client. I recently accepted a full-time offer and would recommend this firm to anyone interested in contract recruitment.
I have been working with Search Wizards for the last four years, both at Microsoft Corp and now Deloitte Services LP, and I can comfortably say they consistently produce high levels of recruiting services to help me augment my sourcing strategies at very competitive market rates.
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