What We’re All About
Based in San Francisco, Hernstat & Co. is an executive search firm specialized in building dynamic, results-driven teams at top companies across the United States.
Our Ethos
Setting you apart is what sets us apart.
Building Relationships
Recruiting is about more than just matching talent.
Its about consulting with our clients, and matching people. At Hernstat & Company, we know people and work with you. With our network and your needs, we build relationships, lasting ones.
Adding Value
We believe job placement is only part of the equation.
Personal relationships are equally important. We know our clients well, and we have a clear sense about their needs and the job market to strategically guide them toward where and who they need for each next step.
We help you begin your search a step ahead with our knowledge base and sharp understanding of the dynamic job market and competition. We make the search process more efficient with our large network and key relationships. Our innovative and collaborative team ensures long-lasting partnerships to take you where you want to go in the long term. Well then work with you on the rest to achieve your business and industry goals.
The industry and position levels for which we recruit depend entirely on the needs of the client. Our client roster ranges from emerging companies to well-known brands across a broad spectrum of industries.
Process
Through our years of industry experience and expertise, we have developed a step-by-step process that streamlines your search, resulting in efficiency, satisfaction, and success — tangible results for you.
Team Spirit
We don’t just build relationships, we help build business.
Jill Hernstat
Jill Hernstat, founder of Hernstat & Company, is a well-rounded executive search professional known throughout the industry for her knowledge and is equipped with an unparalleled network. Solid as they come, Jill brings an east-meets-south & west attitude and personality to every project and client relationship. She adds true value, consistently facilitating clients’ business goals with her strategic and creative approach. She is dedicated to understanding her clients’ needs both on the basis of culture and experience. Combined with a seasoned perspective of the marketplace and distinguished advising capabilities, you can count on Jill for delivery, trust, and lasting results. Jill has more than 15 years of experience as an executive recruiter on a global scale, having held various positions in-house at Charles Schwab, Commerce One, and Ziff Davis. She has a B.A. from Southern Methodist University.
jill@hernstat.com
Michele Brusseau
Michele Brusseau has extensive experience in human resources and recruiting, with past employment in both legal and public relations fields. She enjoys meeting and discussing career growth with potential candidates and has a talent for placing them with the appropriate employers, sustaining the philosophy of Hernstat & Company. Michele has worked as both as an in-house and outside recruiter, and understands the importance of making the best possible connection between employer and potential employee. Michele has a B.A. and M.F.A. from Saint Mary’s College of California.
michele@hernstat.com