CORPORATE LADDER - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Recruiting Manager - DEI Specialist
Job Titles:
- Co - Founder
- Leader
- Partner
- Business Partner
Heidi is an experienced professional in the recruiting, search and staffing industry. In April, 2007, Heidi launched Corporate Ladder Search Partners with her long-term colleague and friend, Kristen Babbin. Since then, Heidi and Kristen have successfully established Corporate Ladder as a reputable and valuable hiring resource for clients and candidates alike. Heidi's role in the organization has been critical in growing the company by securing new clients, maintaining and developing client relationships, and providing candidates with valuable career advice and placement services.
Prior to Corporate Ladder Search Partners, Heidi's experience included 9+ years of management, recruiting and staffing for global firms, Robert Half International and Hudson Global Resources. During her tenure with these companies, she successfully developed and managed, and opened a new division, generated consecutive year-over-year revenue growth and was recognized for her leadership and sales contributions. Heidi's efforts with these organizations earned her several leadership and sales awards including the District Achiever's Award, Area Leadership Award, and Staffing Manager of the Year Award. Previously, Heidi worked in sales, marketing, bookkeeping and support roles for other global organizations including Ernst & Young and Butler Manufacturing. She is a member the Stark County Human Resource Association and the Canton Chamber of Commerce.
Heidi is a respected leader, mentor and friend to the many colleagues, clients and candidates she has worked with over the years. She receives referrals on a regular basis based on her integrity, personal and caring approach, and commitment to providing the best customer service in the industry.
Kristen and her business partner, Heidi Hopkins, started Corporate Ladder Search Partners, Inc. in 2007. Corporate Ladder began strictly as a search firm, primarily specializing in accounting, finance, and human resources. Since its inception, it has grown to three operating divisions (Search, Legal, and Temporary/Contract Staffing) and 10 employees to better serve its customers! Kristen and Heidi continue to be very involved in the business and remain committed to their quality approach and strong client relationships that have brought them this far. Celebrating 12 years in business as Corporate Ladder, Kristen brings more than 20 years' experience in executive search, recruiting, management, human resources and accounting to Corporate Ladder.
Prior to launching Corporate Ladder, Kristen was with Hudson Global Resources, a $1.3 billion NASDAQ global talent management company, for four years where she was the #1 Recruiting Manager for the company's National Accounting & Finance Search Practice and member of the Chairman's Club.
Before Hudson, Kristen spent nine years with Robert Half International, a $4 billion NYSE worldwide recruiting firm where she served as Area Director. During her tenure at RHI, she opened new offices and divisions and earned several sales and leadership awards including the prestigious Reach for the Stars Award, President's Club, and Manager of the Year. Kristen holds both an MBA and a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and Marketing from The University of Akron where she was a member of Delta Sigma Pi, a national business fraternity. In conjunction with her career accomplishments, Kristen's professional memberships include the Society of Human Resource Management, American Society of Women Accountants, Institute of Management Accountants, Akron Regional Development Board, Canton Chamber of Commerce and Junior Achievement.
Kristen excels at helping clients hire the best talent in Northeast Ohio resulting in a long-term, loyal client base. She specializes in search and staffing in a variety of industries and her client list includes companies of all shapes and sizes.