Professional Recruitment & Talent Solutions
Are you a CEO losing time and traction searching for your next key leader? Do you need a Second-in-Command you can trust – someone proactive, decisive, and ready to turn your vision into action? Or maybe it’s a Sales Superstar – someone who can generate high-quality leads, eliminate bottlenecks, and free you up to focus on scaling your business.
We understand the pressure. A single bad hire can cost more than just money – it can disrupt culture, stall momentum, and shake confidence. If you’re hesitating, it’s for good reason. But with the right partner, you can hire with clarity and confidence.
At PEP, we help you find your next high performer – strategically, seamlessly, and with precision. Whether you’re scaling fast or making a critical leadership hire, we meet you where you are with a flexible, AI-powered approach that prioritizes fit.
Led by a former Pinnacle mentee, now a mentor, small business owner, and CEO, we bring both expertise and empathy to every search. We’ve been in your shoes, and we know what’s at stake.
At PEP, we believe the right hire can transform your business. Let’s find yours.
Services
We fit in exactly where you need us—whether that’s as an embedded part of your team or on-demand support—so you can grow with confidence, clarity, and the right people in the right seats.
What We Deliver:
- Define Success Up Front - Clarity First.
- Job Stories That Attract - Craft compelling, brand-aligned descriptions that speak to the right candidates.
- Smart, AI-Powered Outreach - Promote roles where it counts and actively source top talent—not just applicants, but difference-makers.
- Values-aligned vetting for Fit - Use AI-assisted tools and structured interviews to assess skills, values, and leadership style.
- Seamless Coordination - Keep momentum high with high-touch communication, scheduling, and candidate care.
- Seal the Deal - Support final selection and offer acceptance to land your ideal hire—whether it’s a key contributor or strategic leader.
Need help filling hiring gaps or extra hands to keep things moving forward? We offer flexible, plug-and-play support that scales with you.
Use us where you need us most:
- Sourcing-Only Support
- Job Marketing & Employer Branding
- Interview Design
- ATS Setup & Optimization
- Incorporation of AI into Your Hiring Processes
- Custom Talent Solutions for Every Stage of the Employee Lifecycle – Including Team Assessments, Training And Coaching After You’ve Onboarded Your Talent.
Why Partner with PEP?
Trusted Talent
Partner
We’re not just a vendor, we’re your trusted partner. We’ve lived the journey of scaling a business and we work alongside you to understand your goals, culture, and what makes a great fit for your team. Whether you're hiring an executive or an assistant, our high touch approach is tailored to your needs.
People-First Scalable Sourcing
We use thoughtful outreach strategies, niche platforms, and personalized engagement to find the right people—not just resumes. Our sourcing adapts to your industry and scales with your growth.
Hiring is hard – We make it easier
We embed AI and innovation into every aspect of the recruitment, streamlining the process so you can focus on what matters most. We reduce time-to-hire without compromising quality.
Candidate Experience That Reflects You
We act as an extension of your team, ensuring every candidate interaction reflects your brand and values—creating a seamless, respectful experience for both candidates and you.
Industry-Wide Expertise, Boutique-Level Attention
We bring deep insight into market trends, compensation, and hiring strategy. We recruit across a wide range of industries, bringing tailored strategies and insights to each engagement—while maintaining the personalized service and senior-level attention of a boutique firm.
More About PEP:
Performance Excellence Partners (PEP) is an award-winning, woman-owned small business with over two decades of experience delivering strategic talent and workforce solutions. Since 1999, we’ve helped federal and state agencies, private sector small and mediums sized- businesses, and nonprofits scale with talent solutions.
As a boutique recruitment and talent solutions firm, we help growing organizations find and hire high-impact talent through flexible, end-to-end solutions. We’ve successfully recruited and placed leaders at every level—from C-suite executives and program managers to analysts, administrators, and niche specialists. Our experience spans industries and functions, giving us the insight to identify the right fit for your business.
Under the leadership of CEO and President Rachel E. Ramirez—a former Pinnacle Global Network member, now Pinnacle Mentor, and successful entrepreneur for over 25 years, PEP has scaled into a respected, high-performing Talent Solutions firm serving public and private sector clients across the nation, helping them achieve their people and operational goals. Our team is driven by core values: applying uncommon integrity, seeking inspired solutions, creating lasting impact, and attracting and building enduring partnerships.
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