Strategic Business Partner • Global Reach • Revenue Growth • Improving Lives
Your Trusted Recruitment Partner Since 1989
With over 30 years of experience, we specialize in connecting top talent with growing companies. Trust us to strengthen your team and drive lasting success.
Areas of Expertise
Our recruitment services go beyond hiring—we strategically connect businesses with top talent to fuel growth. We take the time to understand your unique needs, delivering tailored solutions that drive success and long-term expansion.
Healthcare
Executive Research
Technology
Infusion & Specialty Pharmacy
Mining Industry
Home Health / Hospice
Financial Services
Biotech
Clinical Professionals
Drug Manufacturing
Clinical Research Organizations
Aerospace
Hospitality
Trusted by many
Since our inception in 1989, we have been dedicated to fostering strong partnerships with our clients. Our commitment to trust and integrity has made us a reliable choice in the recruitment industry.
35+
Years of experience
$2B
Provided strategic support to assist a company to grow from $200M to $2B in 15 years by placing Top Talent.
$40M
Doubled revenue for a $40M company in just 120 days from placing Top Talent.
We help businesses scale effectively
Beyond talent acquisition, we provide market insights and identify key opportunities to help businesses scale effectively. By understanding your needs and industry dynamics, we help build high-performing teams that drive innovation and growth.
About Us
Founded by Steve Hutton in 1989, Employment Leaders has been
bringing the right people together to drive businesses forward -
globally and strategically.
Our approach is more than just filling roles—it's about improving
lives. We take the time to deeply understand your business,
competitive advantages, and the specific qualities that make a
candidate the right match.
Our success is measured not just by placements, but by the long-term
impact of the leaders we help bring on board. Our clients recognize us
as an extension of their team, valuing our integrity, industry
knowledge, and unwavering commitment to their success.
Let's build something great, together.
What Our Clients Say
"I have been working with Steve Hutton and his team at Employment
Leaders for over 30 years. I have always found them to be an
excellent source of high-quality medical sales candidates.
Most recently, I utilized Employment Leaders to help build out the
largest independent specialty pharmacy in the country
before we were acquired in 2023. They placed a large percentage of
our new hires over this period in which
we grew, organically, by almost 1000%.
I always ask Steve to find superstars who aren't looking
for a new role and let me talk to them about our differentiated
services. He finds them, prepares them, and very importantly,
qualifies them so that
we never interview someone who is not appropriate.
I have always enjoyed working with Steve and would be happy to
discuss his attributes over the phone."
BioPlus Specialty Pharmacy
"First I want to make an assurance to you that I am do not make it
a custom of endorsing service providers to our company. I, in the
preponderant of instances, regard relations of this kind as
strictly business and quid pro quo. Steve on the other hand is
regarded as a true member of our team and has vitally contributed
to the progress that our company has made over this past year.
I would judge the competency of a recruiter by the following
criteria:
1. Access to the important key contributors in our field.
2. The scope of their or her sphere of influence and their ability
to quickly contact appropriate candidates.
3. Understanding of the field and knowledge of the critical
influences and success factors of the positions that are being
recruited.
4. Follow through and ability to close a deal.
Steve is outstanding at each of these components of search.
I have been amazed at how efficiently he has been able to turn
around assignments that he has been given.
I am equally amazed by the fact that speed does not compromise the
quality of the candidates that he has presented. Moreover Steve
has not hesitated in helping us in areas that would not result in
his earning a fee.
He has demonstrated a team spirit and real interest in adding
value to his client.
In the years that I have been involved in recruiting and in my
dealings with search professionals I have rarely been associated
with such professionalism and competency."
Crescent Healthcare
"Steve:
With the brand new year, I wanted to take time to say thanks so
much for all your help during my first few months at U.T. In my
career in the industry, I have had the occasion to work with
numerous recruiters. I must say that my experience with you as
been unique.
Your ability to find candidates who fit the challenging profile
which we established has been impressive.
You didn't just settle with one or two candidates - you
consistently managed to find more. You and your team were open to
honest feedback when I crossed some off the list, and you went
back to the well for even more. You provided assistance in
scheduling interviews and maintained flexibility to reschedule
throughout challenging travel plans. Most importantly, your candor
and professionalism has been thoroughly appreciated.
I look forward to working with you more in the future.
Thanks again for all your assistance."
United Therapeutics
"Working with Employment Leaders has been an exceptional
experience! My journey began as a candidate, and their seamless
recruitment process immediately impressed me as one of the best
I've encountered. Over time, I became not just a customer but also
a passionate advocate for the company.
I now rely on Employment Leaders for my company's recruitment
needs, and they continue to exceed expectations.
They guide clients step by step through the recruitment process
while providing an outstanding experience for candidates, setting
the perfect foundation for a successful new hire. I wholeheartedly
recommend Employment Leaders to any organization seeking elite
recruitment solutions!"
"I had an exceptional experience working with Steve Hutton and his
team at Employment Leaders. He is, without a doubt, the most
knowledgeable recruiter I have had the pleasure of collaborating
with. Steve reached out to me at the perfect moment and introduced
me to the best opportunity in my career. His in-depth
understanding of the company was impressive, and I recently
discovered that he had successfully recruited several other sales
professionals who are also a part of my team.
Employment Leaders is an invaluable resource, and their
expertise in the field is unmatched. I highly recommend
Employment Leaders to anyone seeking a top-tier recruiter."
“I highly recommend the recruitment services of Steve Hutton,
Employment Leaders. I've continued to use Steve's services at 3
different companies in different segments of healthcare. He and
his group have done an excellent job of finding the right
combination of skills, behaviors and cultural fit in each of the
assignments I've given him. While most have been in sales, he has
also filled many operational and general management roles as well.
Steve takes the time to understand the company, its competitive
advantage, the fit required and then
he finds high performing candidates that 9 out of 10 times is
potentially great hire.
They do an excellent job of preparing and closing the candidates
so we have had a high success rate at bringing his candidates on.
He also stays in touch with his placements to make sure they are
successful in their new roles and communicates as necessary when
there are problems.
I thoroughly enjoy working with Steve and his team as they have
done a great job for my different organizations.”
IMS Health®