Connecting exceptional people with meaningful work

We don't fill
positions.
We create
meaningful
matches.

In a world driven by algorithms, Sol Works believes relationships still matter. Because great people are more than keywords — and great careers are more than transactions.

Executive Search✦ Leadership Recruiting✦ Direct Hire Placement✦ Fractional Talent Acquisition✦ Talent Mapping✦ Process Consulting✦ Human First✦ Relationship Driven✦ High Integrity✦
The Sol Works difference
Human First
Every search starts with curiosity, not criteria. People before positions.
Relationship Driven
Old-school relationship building in a world that's forgotten how.
High Integrity
Transparent, honest, and deeply invested in outcomes — not just placements.
Long-Term Thinking
We measure success in careers and teams built — not transactions closed.
Services

How we show up
for your team

Whether you're hiring your next VP or building an entire function from scratch, Sol Works brings the same depth of attention and care to every engagement.

01
Executive Search
Confidential, high-touch search for exceptional leaders who transform organizations.
02
Leadership Recruiting
Targeted recruitment of directors and high-impact professionals who drive growth.
03
Direct Hire Placement
Permanent placement connecting organizations with professionals who truly fit.
04
Fractional Talent Acquisition
Flexible recruiting leadership without the commitment of a full-time function.
05
Talent Mapping
Research-driven market intelligence identifying talent pools and future opportunities.
06
Process Consulting
Helping growing organizations improve hiring processes and candidate experience.
The 10% Pledge
10%
of annual net profits · donated

From day one, Sol Works committed to donating 10% of annual net profits to organizations supporting women, children, education, and community initiatives around the world. Every placement creates opportunity for more than one life.

"This is not a marketing campaign. It is part of who we are."
About Sol Works

Meet the founder
behind the mission.

Elsa Meyer

Founder &
Chief Soul Officer

"The best hires happen when people are truly seen."
25+Years in recruiting
∞Relationships built

After more than twenty-five years in recruiting, staffing, leadership, and business ownership, Elsa Meyer founded Sol Works to bring a relationship-first approach back to hiring.

Throughout her career, she has partnered with founders, executives, healthcare leaders, and growing organizations to identify exceptional talent and build high-performing teams across industries.

Elsa believes meaningful work changes lives. The right hire can transform an organization. The right opportunity can transform a future.

At Sol Works, every search begins with curiosity, connection, and a commitment to understanding people beyond their resumes — because the best hires happen when people are truly seen.

Elsa Meyer
Founder & Chief Soul Officer · Sol Works
Our values

What we believe
shapes how we work.

Human First
In a world driven by algorithms and AI, we lead with genuine human connection. Every candidate is a person with a story — not a keyword match.
Relationship Driven
We invest in relationships that last beyond a single placement. Our network is built over decades of trust, not databases.
High Touch
Responsive, attentive, and deeply involved. We don't hand off or disappear after kick-off. We're with you through every step.
High Integrity
We tell the truth — about the market, about candidates, about fit. Even when it's not what you want to hear.
Long-Term Thinking
A great hire should still feel great in three years. We optimize for the long game, not the quick close.
Purpose Driven
Business should create more than revenue. Our 10% Pledge puts our values where our profits are — giving back from day one.
Services

Every engagement.
High touch.
High integrity.

We bring the same depth of attention and care whether we're placing a CEO or building your recruiting function from scratch.

01
Executive Search
Confidential, high-touch search services focused on identifying exceptional leaders, executives, and specialized talent. We go beyond the resume to find people who will truly move your organization forward.
  • C-suite and VP-level placements
  • Confidential replacement searches
  • Healthcare and specialty verticals
  • Full candidate assessment and vetting
02
Leadership Recruiting
Targeted recruitment of directors, managers, and high-impact professionals who drive growth and performance. The difference between a good team and a great one often lives at this level.
  • Director and senior manager roles
  • Team leads and people managers
  • Cross-functional leadership
  • Culture-fit assessment
03
Direct Hire Placement
Permanent placement solutions designed to connect organizations with exceptional professionals at all levels. We take the time to understand both sides of the match.
  • Full-time permanent placements
  • Individual contributor to management
  • Startup to enterprise scale
  • Post-placement check-ins
04
Fractional Talent Acquisition
Flexible recruiting leadership and hiring support without the commitment of a full-time internal function. Perfect for growing companies that need senior recruiting expertise on demand.
  • Part-time TA leadership
  • Hiring surge support
  • ATS and process setup
  • Employer brand coaching
05
Talent Mapping
Research-driven market intelligence that identifies talent pools, competitor organizations, and future hiring opportunities before you need them.
  • Competitor talent analysis
  • Passive candidate identification
  • Market compensation benchmarking
  • Future-state hiring roadmaps
06
Process Consulting
Helping organizations improve hiring processes, candidate experience, and recruiting effectiveness. Because how you hire tells candidates everything about how you operate.
  • Interview process design
  • Candidate experience audit
  • Offer strategy and closing
  • Recruiting team training

Not sure which service
is right for your situation?

Let's talk. We'll listen first, then point you toward the right approach — even if it's not one of ours.

The 10% Pledge
10%
of annual net profits · donated every year
Why we give

Success should
create opportunity.

At Sol Works, success is measured by more than revenue. From day one, we committed to donating 10% of annual net profits to organizations supporting women, children, education, and community initiatives around the world.

We believe business can be both successful and purposeful — that these two things are not in tension. They are, in fact, the same thing when you're building something that lasts.

Every placement creates opportunity for more than one life. The client builds a stronger team. The candidate finds meaningful work. And somewhere in the world, another door opens because Sol Works exists.

"This commitment is not a marketing campaign. It is part of who we are."

— Elsa Meyer, Founder & Chief Soul Officer

Focus areas

Where we
direct our giving.

Women & Girls
Supporting organizations that advance education, economic opportunity, and safety for women and girls globally.
Children & Youth
Investing in programs that give children access to resources, mentorship, and environments where they can thrive.
Education
Backing initiatives that make quality education accessible — because access to knowledge changes the trajectory of lives.
Community
Supporting grassroots organizations building stronger, more connected communities from the ground up.
Global Impact
Our giving crosses borders. Opportunity shouldn't be limited by geography, and neither should our commitment.
Every year. From day one. No exceptions.
Let's Connect

Ready to find
your next
great match?

Whether you're building a leadership team, searching for specialized talent, or simply want a trusted partner in your corner — let's start a conversation. No pitch. Just a real discussion about what you need.

Elsa Meyer
Founder & Chief Soul Officer · Sol Works
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