Telles & Associados Consultoria em RH

What Telles & Associados Consultoria em RH does

Telles & Associados Consultoria em RH is a São Paulo-based human resources consultancy, founded by professionals originating from large Brazilian corporations and operating for 18+ years. The firm delivers an integrated suite of HR services to multinational corporations, startups, and growth-stage businesses seeking to hire in Brazil or place Brazilian talent internationally. Its portfolio spans Search / Recrutamento e Seleção (competency-based executive search and selection), Hunting (specialized executive talent search mapped to organizational culture), Global Hunting (international recruitment for expatriate and specialized/technical/leadership placements), and bespoke Projetos (HR projects), including a standalone Assessment offering and a Cargos e Salários structured remuneration system implementation service. The firm's value proposition centers on personalized project delivery, multi-step competency assessment methodologies, and a professional network cultivated over nearly two decades.

The technical core of the practice rests on proprietary competency assessment tools that evaluate candidates across personal characteristics, knowledge, skills, and work posture, organized around a four-step evidence framework (goal setting, evidence gathering, comparison, judgment). Position and salary work follows a codified ten-stage project methodology covering structure mapping, job description and analysis, evaluation committee setup, market salary research, salary table construction, and salary policy implementation. Global Hunting extends the same research-oriented methodology to a global talent pool focused on technical and behavioral competencies. No AI/ML systems, APIs, or SDKs are documented; the differentiation is methodological and network-driven rather than technology-driven.

Revenue is generated through project-based professional services engagements priced on a quote/retainer basis, with multi-year client contracts and no publicly disclosed rate card or pricing tiers. Distribution is direct B2B, primarily in Brazil, with international reach via the Global Hunting service line; client engagement is facilitated through phone, WhatsApp, and email during São Paulo business hours. The firm has no disclosed external funding, no parent company, no subsidiaries, and no recorded M&A, leadership changes, or partnerships beyond recurring client relationships.

Name

Telles & Associados Consultoria em RH

Legal name

Telles & Associados Consultoria em RH

Website

https://tellesrh.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Telles & Associados Consultoria em RH is a São Paulo-based HR consultancy serving multinationals, startups, and global firms through executive search, talent hunting, international recruitment, and bespoke HR projects grounded in proprietary competency-based assessment methodologies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Human Resources Consulting

NAICS

Human Resources Consulting Services (541612), Executive Search Services (561312), Employment Placement Agencies and Executive Search Services (56131)

SIC

Services-Employment Agencies (7361), Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Executive RPO (Leadership Hiring Programs) (BPACABAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Onboarding, Offboarding & Employee Lifecycle Administration (BPACAHAL)

Keywords

• Executive search services
• Talent acquisition consulting
• HR consulting services
• International recruitment
• Compensation management

Headquarters

HQ city

São Paulo

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. HR Consulting Services: Professional consulting services for human resources processes including executive search, recruitment and selection, international recruitment, and organizational projects. Revenue is generated through project-based engagements and customized consulting solutions delivered to client companies seeking talent acquisition and HR management support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Telles & Associados Consultoria em RH is a Brazilian HR consulting firm that delivers tailored talent acquisition, executive search, international recruitment, competency assessment, and compensation/salary structuring services to client companies. It uses proprietary competency-based evaluation tools and a research-oriented "global hunting" methodology to identify qualified candidates for specialized, technical, and leadership positions. Services are delivered through customized projects that combine recruiting, assessment, and organizational HR projects such as position evaluation and salary policy implementation.

Product overview

Telles & Associados Consultoria em RH is an HR consulting firm offering a suite of interconnected recruitment and human resources services. The core offerings include Search/Recruitment & Selection (competency-based candidate evaluation), Hunting (executive talent search), Global Hunting (international recruitment for expatriate talent), and Projetos (customized HR projects). Assessment tools support competency evaluation and career planning, while the Cargos e Salários service provides structured compensation system implementation. These services work together to deliver end-to-end talent acquisition, evaluation, and compensation management solutions for clients across various market niches.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Search / Recruitment and Selection Recruitment and selection service that uses competency assessment tools to identify qualified candidates based on knowledge, skills, work posture, and other professional competencies. Designed for client companies seeking talent for open positions.
• Hunting Specialized executive talent hunting service that studies organizational culture and profile, identifies potential candidates through professional databases and networking, and evaluates candidates for technical aptitude and cultural compatibility.
• Global Hunting (International Recruitment) International recruitment consulting service for global businesses seeking expatriate Brazilian talent at specialized, technical, and leadership levels, delivered through an executive search methodology with research-oriented sourcing within the global talent pool.
• Projetos (HR Projects) Customized research and consulting projects including job mapping, position evaluation committees, market salary research, salary scale construction, and salary policy implementation, structured around a ten-stage project development process.
• Assessment Professional competency assessment tools for the corporate environment that evaluate behavior, identify potential, reduce hiring and firing costs, measure organizational climate, and support career planning.
• Cargos e Salários (Positions & Salaries) Structured remuneration system implementation including job classification, salary tables, and benefits configuration to ensure internal balance, competitiveness, and the attraction and retention of market talent.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduction of hiring and firing costs through improved candidate selection processes
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Multinational CompaniescoreOthersStrategic partnerships with multinational corporations seeking to recruit talent in Brazil. The firm serves as a specialized recruitment partner for global companies looking to employ Brazilian expatriates or local talent for specialized, technical, and leadership positions.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Dasein Executive Search: Brazilian boutique executive search firm focused on senior and C-suite mandates. Closely mirrors Telles' Global Hunting and Hunting services, serving multinational subsidiaries and large Brazilian corporates.
• Cia de Talentos: Brazilian HR solutions firm offering recruitment, assessment, and HR advisory. Comparable to Telles across both Search/Recruitment and Assessment service lines, particularly for mid-market and enterprise Brazilian clients.
• Talenses: Brazilian executive search and talent advisory boutique offering C-level and senior leadership search across multiple industries. Directly comparable to Telles as a domestic executive search specialist competing for the same multinational and mid-market clients in Brazil.

Broad incumbents

• Spencer Stuart: Global executive search firm focused on board and CEO-level appointments, with active Brazil practice. Competes with Telles' executive search and Hunting services for senior leadership roles in multinationals operating in Brazil.
• Heidrick & Struggles: Global executive search and leadership advisory firm with established São Paulo office. Directly competes with Telles on executive search in Brazil while serving larger, more international mandates.
• Robert Half (Brazil): Global staffing and specialized recruitment firm with a substantial Brazil presence. Comparable to Telles across Search/Recruitment & Selection for professional and mid-management roles, though with significantly broader scale and brand recognition.
• Russell Reynolds Associates: Global executive search firm with Brazil presence focused on leadership and board-level appointments. Direct competitor to Telles for senior leadership mandates among multinational and large Brazilian enterprises.
• PageGroup (Michael Page): Global recruitment group with dedicated Brazil operations. Competes with Telles on Search/Recruitment & Selection across professional and middle management, especially for multinational and startup clients.
• Korn Ferry: Global executive search and organizational consulting firm with significant Brazil operations. Competes with Telles for senior leadership mandates while also offering broader talent and organizational advisory beyond Telles' scope.
• Hays (Brazil): Global recruiting and workforce solutions firm with operations in Brazil. Overlaps with Telles' Search and Hunting offerings for mid-to-senior professional roles, particularly across multinational clients in São Paulo.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/tellesrh_br

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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