Why We're Different

Our Mission

At Hidden Talent, our mission is to help our clients discover and connect talented people to engaging and rewarding work by creating a white-glove experience through honesty, humility, and empathy.

Our Vision

We seek to inspire a positive change within the recruiting experience. We know what we do affects people's lives and we don't take it for granted.

Our History

Founder Abel witnessed firsthand just how disconnected the recruiting industry has become and was saddened by the state of things. He knew there was a better way to go about this process, and after many years in the industry, he decided to branch out on his own. He established Hidden Talent in 2022 to begin executing this vision and his white-glove approach immediately took off.

Hidden Talent looks beyond people on paper by recognizing every person as a human being and treats each person with the dignity and respect they deserve. With how critical a strong company culture is today, we don't just fill roles for the sake of it. We approach hiring with the goal of finding someone who will bring enthusiasm and positivity to their job every day. We all want to engage in meaningful work and find a company where we feel valued and a part of something larger than ourselves. With Hidden Talent, your search will be rewarding and successful no matter what you are looking for.

Values That Drive Us

Heart

In recruiting, you can do all of the screening, pretests, calculated risks, and more on any candidate, but these are logical metrics. A workplace becomes much more like a family for a lot of companies, and a career becomes a matter of passion over practicality. We recognize this important distinction and approach hiring from the heart to find that perfect match for both parties.

A big part of the heart we bring to our work is through humor, passion, and personality. We are people doing what we love, and with that we want to share that joy with others. A job search or candidate search doesn't have to be stiff and stressful, and we bring the levity and life that keeps things light. For us, the bonds we build are ones we want to last, and these relationships are strengthened by the humanity we bring to every interaction.

Integrity

Relationships are the backbone of successful job seeking and job placing. To build these relationships, there has to be a high level of trust. In everything we do, we act with integrity to build trust and bring transparency to every stage of the hiring process. We strive to act in honesty and integrity for both job seekers and employers so they always have someone they can count on for advice and counsel.

Transparency is an element that has been deeply missing from the recruiting industry, and we believe things need to be done differently to reestablish trust between candidates and prospective employers. Further, we don't shy away from hard truths and are willing to share facts with sincerity and solutions to get you the success you are looking for in your search.

Resilience

Many hiring managers and recruiters know firsthand that finding the right person for the job is not something that happens overnight. It takes grit and persistence to continue to adapt to new obstacles and changes in the job market to attract quality talent. Your success is our success, and we take pride in rising to the challenge and thinking outside the box to help you find the right fit for you.

Beyond our tenacity, we believe in efficiency in our work and consistent communication. We maintain a quick turnaround time in each step of the hiring process so you are always in the loop on how things are going and what to expect next. Whether it's your dream job or dream candidate, we know how critical it is to act fast before they move on to the next opportunity.

Excellence

On top of each core value, we infuse the highest level of excellence. We value the journey you take with us and aim higher than just good, fine, or great. We bring 110% to every search and want you to know that we will never settle for anything less. At every phase of our search together, we take the time to thoroughly understand your needs and interests so we can move forward successfully and efficiently.

With Hidden Talent, you can expect nothing but the best when it comes to service, commitment, and energy invested in your search. We aren't looking to just fill a chair on your team or just get you any old job that comes your way. We sincerely want to help you achieve greatness in your company or your career and will take the necessary steps to get you there.

Abel was born and raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He attended college at Boise State University in Idaho where he earned two Bachelor's degrees, one in Marketing and one in Human Resource Management. Abel has lived in Idaho since 2011 working in various recruiting and human resource roles. From Corporate Recruiter to Business Partner to Director of Human Resources, he has gained experience in every facet of the recruiting industry and is passionate about bringing a higher level of excellence to this essential process. He started Hidden Talent in 2022 and has been thrilled to serve both companies and professionals in their hiring needs.