Executive search · talent acquisition · Talent Marketplace

Access to talent other firms can't reach.

The best candidates aren’t applying on job boards. KeyHires combines proprietary talent data, AI-powered evaluation, and multichannel outreach to identify and engage them—across executive, hard-to-fill, and high-volume hiring.

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One Platform. Three Ways to Access Exceptional Talent.

See how KeyHires combines proprietary data, AI-powered evaluation and multichannel outreach to power Executive Search, Talent Acquisition and Talent Marketplace.

Three practices

The right process for the right level of hire.

Executive Search, Talent Acquisition, and Talent Marketplace run on different playbooks, by design — because every hiring challenge requires the right strategic approach.

C-Suite

Executive Search

High-touch retained search for companies making executive and board-level hires. KeyHires combines consultative expertise with proprietary data, multichannel outreach, and AI-powered scorecards to identify and evaluate exceptional leaders.

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Mid-Career · Programmatic

Talent Acquisition

Programmatic recruiting for companies hiring multiple roles or building teams at scale. KeyHires delivers the same high-touch, end-to-end service as Executive Search through a flexible engagement structure designed for speed, volume, and ongoing hiring needs.

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Talent Marketplace

Self-service access to the KeyHires platform, white-labeled to your brand. Source, evaluate, and engage qualified candidates using the same proprietary data, AI-powered tools, and multichannel outreach capabilities that power every KeyHires search.

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What clients say

Results, in their words.

"When Freedom Waters Foundation was ready to hire a Chief Executive Officer, we knew we needed expertise and someone to walk us thru this delicate process to ensure we got the right candidate in place for our non-profit organization. Morgan Layton and the KeyHires team met and exceeded our expectations and took the time to address our questions in a timely manner. We were kept up to speed weekly, keeping our search committee fully informed and aligned throughout the process. The scorecard format worked very well for our group and was easy to understand and a functional piece to the process. Morgan's hands-on support, from shaping our interview approach to serving as a steady advisor, gave us real confidence in every decision. Thanks to KeyHires, we found a Chief Executive Officer who is the perfect fit to lead our organization forward."

Dawn Diehl Chairman of the Board, Freedom Waters Foundation

“The team at KeyHires (previously Comhar Partners) exceeded our expectations regarding identifying and sourcing high-caliber, professional talent. The process KeyHires utilizes is very organized and comprehensive. The weekly check-in calls ensure alignment and prioritization of necessary activities. The team listens well and openly accepts ideas and constructive feedback, which I appreciate and respect. We look forward to future engagements with Bernie, Nick, and the team.”

Mark Duffy President & Regional Managing Director, Solina North America

"I’m more than happy to provide the highest recommendation for KeyHires (previously Comhar Partners). Freed Associates had plans to hire a business development executive for our Southern California location and recognized the many challenges that existed in finding just the right candidate. After vetting a number of executive search firms, KeyHires was the clear choice for us. Our multiple search parameters were very specific and the team performed an outstanding job of understanding our needs, sourcing hundreds of candidates to get the best potential fit and guiding us through the process of choosing the best candidate. The team operated with a level of confidence, trust and camaraderie that was exactly what Freed was looking for. Without hesitation, I recommend KeyHires for executive searches and look forward to working with them again."

Kim Taverrite Human Resources Lead, Freed Associates

Why KeyHires

Boutique attention. Enterprise capability.

One team, built to move like a specialist firm and think like a data-driven one.

Collaborators, not vendors

We start with a conversation about culture and trajectory — not a job description and a deadline.

Boutique agility, enterprise capability

The reach of a larger firm without the layers — nimble and entrepreneurial in how we actually work.

Fit over speed-to-fill

We're judged on retention and impact a year later — not how fast we closed the req.

Insights

From the team.

Perspective on hiring, leadership, and the market.

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Talent acquisition

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