We Recruit Candidates in All Areas of HR

VP, Operations

Office Manager

Talent Acquisition / Recruiter

HR Generalist

Payroll Administrator

Facilities Manager

Logistics

Supply Chain Management

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The IQ PARTNERS Advantage

4 Reasons to Hire IQ PARTNERS

1
Unparalleled Access

IQ PARTNERS are known as trusted advisers so we are able to access and move candidates that are simply not available through other firms or methods.

2
On-Demand Service

Our clients have access to on-demand HR Services and Talent Management solutions through AugmentHR, a division of IQ PARTNERS.

3
One-Stop-Shopping

Our clients also have access to our recruitment teams across a range of industries and enjoy the benefits of ‘one-stop-shopping’ while working with a recruitment partner they know and trust.

4
Flexible Approach

Our HR recruiters have experience fulfilling diverse hiring needs, from projects and periods of leave to permanent positions.

How We Help HR Companies Hire Better

We deliver not just the best people on the market but the best people in the market.

A valuable HR person is a behind-the-scenes star player who helps keep a business running smoothly. Our focus is on identifying those star players in the marketplace who are not only great at what they do, but also a great fit for the company. As a direct contact headhunter, we take a proactive approach to finding standout HR professionals. We do this by tapping into a vast network of contacts across multiple industries and building on relationships that span decades (97.1% of our candidates rate our professionalism as ‘Above Average’). As a result, we present you with top performers, including the people who didn’t know they were looking for a job. Not just the best unemployed person on the market.

Testimonials
Read What Our Clients Are Saying

IQ Partners are amazing to work with. Very professional and they go the extra mile to ensure they bring you top quality candidates for the role you are looking for. They have a passion for what they do and it shows. Will use them again!

Angela Fair, Senior Vice President, Redflex Group

IQ PARTNERS presents itself well, providing the client with good feedback, honesty and a good understanding of what to expect in their search. Professional team and comfortable surroundings.

, Manager - Human Resources

How We Do It

We bring years of experience and a disciplined approach to our process. Our clients will vouch for its success.

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We complete formal briefing documents to deliver a professional presentation of your company and the opportunity to prospective candidates.

2

We conduct market research to source premier talent in the industry.

3

We interview and qualify candidates using a Topgrading interview style and present detailed candidate assessments for each shortlisted candidate.

4

We complete and present formal references on selected candidates.

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We debrief all non-selected candidates.

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We follow up on all placements at 30, 60 and 90 days to ensure a smooth and successful transition for both the client and the candidate.

We work with clients worldwide
IQ PARTNERS works with clients across North America. And we’ve placed candidates as far away as Singapore, Hong Kong, and Oulu, Finland!
We’re also part of the Humanis Advisory Group of Companies. With 10 offices across the country and over 135 experienced recruiters, talent advisory professionals, leadership development coaches, and HR professionals, we offer the scale of a national firm without losing the intimacy of local connections.
Our Total Talent Solutions team can help you hire better, hire less, and retain more.
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Our headhunters share the latest hiring tips & tricks from one of the top recruitment agencies in Toronto.
April 14th, 2026
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The Risk of DIY Executive Hiring in Toronto’s Competitive Market
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March 27th, 2026
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March 26th, 2026
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March 24th, 2026
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