Spectrum Recruiting Solutions

What Spectrum Recruiting Solutions does

Spectrum Recruiting Solutions is a Salt Lake City, Utah-based professional recruitment firm specializing in engineering and manufacturing talent acquisition. Founded in March 2018 by Tina Hazlett, the firm provides contingency-based direct-hire recruiting, Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO), and 1099 independent contractor placement across 12 industry verticals including aerospace & defense, oil & gas, mining, food & beverage manufacturing, general manufacturing, medical device & life sciences, mechanical engineering, electrical & electronics, machinery & metal fabrication, plastics & rubber, semiconductors, and chemical engineering. The company positions itself as a relationship-driven, consultative search partner rather than a transactional staffing agency, with a stated emphasis on passive-candidate outreach, technical industry fluency, and a 35-40% diversity placement rate.

The firm operates with no proprietary technology platform; its service delivery is built on the team's combined 70+ years of technical recruiting experience, curated passive-candidate networks, and deep involvement in regional industry associations (UtahMEP, Utah Manufacturers Association, 47G, EDCUtah, SME, NSPE, ASME, IEEE). The contingency-based pricing model aligns revenue with successful placements, with typical client engagement delivering 3-5 qualified resumes within 5 business days of search launch. Marketing channels include content marketing, email newsletters, LinkedIn, industry events, and a strong client referral network that has supported a 4.9/5.0 Google rating across 97 reviews.

In January 2026, Spectrum was acquired by Waterstone Human Capital, a Canadian culture-driven executive search firm, becoming Waterstone's specialized engineering and manufacturing recruitment practice. Following the acquisition, Tina Hazlett transitioned from Founder & CEO to Managing Director of the Engineering and Manufacturing Division, and the firm now operates as a subsidiary within Waterstone's broader Professional Recruiting Team, with geographic reach across the United States and Canada.

Name

Spectrum Recruiting Solutions

Legal name

Spectrum Recruiting Solutions

Website

https://spectrumrecruitingsolutions.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Acquired

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Spectrum Recruiting Solutions, now Waterstone Human Capital's engineering and manufacturing recruitment practice, provides contingency-based direct hire, RPO, and 1099 contractor placement across 12 technical industry verticals for North American employers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Engineering and Manufacturing Recruitment Services

NAICS

Employment Placement Agencies (561311)

SIC

Services-Employment Agencies (7361)

akta.pro primary industry

General Permanent Placement (Multi-Industry) (BPACAFAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Hybrid / Selective RPO (Partial Outsourcing) (BPACABAC)

Keywords

• Engineering recruitment services
• Manufacturing talent acquisition
• Direct hire staffing
• Recruitment process outsourcing
• Industrial recruiting

Headquarters

HQ city

Salt Lake City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Direct Hire Recruiting: Primary revenue stream. The company charges contingency fees, meaning clients pay only when a successful placement is made. The focus is on permanent, direct-hire professional-level roles in engineering and manufacturing. Average time to present qualified candidates is a few days, with clients typically receiving 3-5 resumes of qualified candidates within 5 business days.
2. Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO): Flexible, scalable solution for clients filling multiple roles. The company operates as an extension of the client's HR department, handling talent acquisition strategies, sourcing, screening, and coordination. Revenue generated through ongoing engagement fees or per-placement within the RPO arrangement.
3. Independent Contractor Recruitment (1099): Targeted recruitment support for identifying and securing high-caliber 1099 professionals for specialized projects, implementations, or peak-demand work. The company helps clients flex their workforce strategically while maintaining quality and compliance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Spectrum Recruiting Solutions provides contingency-based direct-hire talent acquisition for engineering and manufacturing organizations across 12 industry verticals in North America. Core service lines include permanent placement recruiting, recruitment process outsourcing (RPO), and 1099 independent contractor recruitment, with a relationship-driven consultative model that emphasizes passive-candidate outreach, culture-fit assessment, and rapid presentation of 3-5 qualified resumes within 5 business days.

Product overview

Spectrum Recruiting Solutions (now operating as Waterstone Human Capital's specialized engineering and manufacturing recruitment practice) offers a unified portfolio of recruiting services. The core offerings include Direct Hire Recruiting (contingency-based permanent placement), Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO), and Independent Contractor Recruitment (1099). These are complemented by Hiring Manager Resources including newsletters and industry insights. The company specializes in 12 industry verticals: Aerospace & Defense, Oil and Gas, Mining, Food & Beverage Manufacturing, General Manufacturing, Medical Device & Life Sciences, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical & Electronics, Machinery and Metal Fabrication, Plastics & Rubber Manufacturing, Semiconductors, and Chemical Engineering. Job Seeker Resources support candidates with resume guides and interview preparation. The company was acquired by Waterstone Human Capital in January 2026 and operates as Waterstone's engineering and manufacturing division.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Direct Hire Recruiting Contingency-based permanent direct-hire talent acquisition connecting engineering and manufacturing employers with maintenance technicians, CNC machinists, engineers, supervisors, and operational leaders across North America. Clients pay only upon successful placement.
• Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) Operates as an internal recruiting extension for clients filling multiple roles, managing talent acquisition strategy, sourcing, screening, and coordination under an ongoing engagement or per-placement arrangement.
• Independent Contractor Recruitment (1099) Targeted recruitment support for identifying and securing high-caliber 1099 independent contractor professionals for specialized projects, implementations, or peak-demand work in engineering and manufacturing.
• Oil and Gas Recruitment Specialized recruitment for upstream, midstream, and downstream oil and gas operations, sourcing engineers, operators, and leaders for efficient, compliant operations.
• Mining Recruitment Specialized mining recruitment connecting organizations with engineers, supervisors, and leaders for efficient, compliant, and safe mining operations.
• Food & Beverage Manufacturing Recruitment Recruitment for food and beverage manufacturing, connecting companies with talent for quality standards, innovation, and consistent production results.
• General Manufacturing Recruitment Recruitment for manufacturing leadership, engineering, operations, and maintenance professionals to maintain quality, efficiency, and competitive advantage.
• Medical Device and Life Sciences Recruitment Recruitment services for medical device manufacturers, biotech firms, and life sciences companies with engineers, regulatory experts, and executives operating in FDA-regulated environments.
• Mechanical Engineering Recruitment Recruitment connecting companies with mechanical engineers across CAD/CAM, prototyping, tooling, and manufacturing engineering disciplines.
• Electrical & Electronics Recruitment Recruitment for electrical and electronics engineers skilled in design, embedded systems, controls, power, and hardware development across automation and manufacturing.
• Machinery and Metal Fabrication Recruitment Recruitment for engineers, CNC programmers, welders, and production leaders in machinery manufacturing and metal fabrication.
• Plastics & Rubber Manufacturing Recruitment Recruitment for process engineers, tooling specialists, and production leaders in injection molding, blow molding, compounding, and rubber fabrication.
• Semiconductor Recruitment Recruitment for process engineers, equipment technicians, and operations leaders in semiconductor chip design, fabrication, and testing.
• Chemical Engineering Recruitment Recruitment for chemical engineers across process optimization, scale-up, environmental compliance, and new product development in chemical and specialty chemicals manufacturing.

Quantifiable outcome

• 35% diversity placement rate achieved for clients
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments12 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Waterstone Human CapitalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 January 2026Waterstone Human Capital, North America's leading culture-driven executive search firm, acquired Spectrum Recruiting Solutions in January 2026. The acquisition marks Waterstone's third major U.S. acquisition in four years. Spectrum now operates as Waterstone's specialized engineering and manufacturing recruitment practice, preserving Spectrum's authentic, community-focused approach while expanding its North American reach. Tina Hazlett was appointed Managing Director of the Engineering and Manufacturing Division.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Waterstone Human Capital: Waterstone Human Capital is the parent company of Spectrum since January 2026 and a broader culture-driven executive search and professional recruiting firm across North America. It is a sibling/parent peer — its executive search and advisory services overlap Spectrum's engineering/manufacturing practice at the senior end of the market.
• Aerotek: Aerotek is one of the largest U.S. staffing firms specializing in industrial, engineering, and manufacturing placements. It directly overlaps Spectrum's core verticals (manufacturing, engineering, technical trades) but at vastly greater scale and as part of a broader Allegis Group portfolio.
• Lucas Group (now part of Korn Ferry): Lucas Group historically specialized in mid-tier engineering, manufacturing, and operations placements — directly comparable to Spectrum's niche. Now folded into Korn Ferry, it is the closest analogue in vertical specialization at greater scale.
• Randstad Engineering: Randstad's engineering vertical supplies direct-hire and contract engineering/manufacturing talent globally. It competes for the same engineering and manufacturing roles Spectrum recruits, with broader geographic and service-line coverage.
• Kelly Engineering Resources: Kelly's engineering-focused practice places engineers, technicians, and manufacturing talent across the U.S. It is comparable to Spectrum in target role types (direct-hire engineering and manufacturing) but operates as a division of a global, publicly listed staffing firm.

Direct peers

• Management Recruiters International (MRI): MRI is one of the largest franchised recruiting networks, with significant focus on engineering, manufacturing, and operations placements. It is comparable to Spectrum in vertical specialization and contingency-fee model, but with broader franchise-driven geographic reach.
• RealStreet Staffing: RealStreet is a specialized recruiting firm focused on architecture, engineering, and construction (A/E/C) talent placement. It overlaps with Spectrum on engineering recruiting, particularly mechanical and electrical, and serves a similar mid-market client base.
• Precision Employment Group: Precision Employment Group specializes in engineering, manufacturing, and technical placements on a direct-hire basis. It is comparable in size and focus to Spectrum, sharing a vertical-specialist positioning in engineering/manufacturing recruiting.
• Peak Technical Staffing: Peak Technical Staffing is a specialized engineering, IT, and technical placement firm focused on direct-hire and contract technical roles. It overlaps closely with Spectrum's manufacturing/engineering direct-hire focus and operates on a similar contingency model.

Emerging players

• Targeted Recruit Solutions: Targeted Recruit Solutions is a smaller, niche recruiting firm focused on engineering and industrial placements. It is comparable to Spectrum in vertical focus and small-firm positioning, serving similar engineering/manufacturing clients.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/thespectrumsolution
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/thespectrumsolution
• Instagraminstagram.com/spectrumrecruitingsolutions

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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