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SRG Stillwater's Lead Direct Hire Recruiter Marc Gilker

Meet Our Lead Direct Hire Recruiter

Marc Gilker became a Partner in 2024 after wrapping up 2023 as a Top 3 SRG Direct Hire Recruiter out of over 2000 recruiters nationwide. He continues to make successful placements across industries as the leader of our Direct Hire team.

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We’ll Find the Right Person for the Job, Guaranteed.


Whether you’re just starting your hiring search or you’ve been looking for a while, our team makes the process easy. Who you hire will always be your choice, but you can trust us to find candidates with specialized backgrounds equipped to face challenges head on.

After you hire your top-choice candidate, we stay with you through negotiations, onboarding, and beyond. If the unexpected happens and a candidate does not work out, we will find someone equally qualified at no cost to you.

Recent Direct Hire Placements

Midwest

Registered Nurse
  Regional Healthcare System 

June 12, 2025
5 Star Rating

Midwest

Sales Executive
  Regional Healthcare System  

June 12, 2025
5 Star Rating

Midwest

Technician
  Filtration Technologies Company 

June 12, 2025
5 Star Rating

Midwest

Supervisor
  Custom Fabrication Company 

June 12, 2025
5 Star Rating

Midwest

Sales Position
  Commercial Manufacturing Company 

May 28, 2025
5 Star Rating

Midwest

Technician
  Chemical Manufacturing Company 

May 28, 2025
5 Star Rating
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How are Direct Hire Placements Made?

Our Direct Hire agency develops a full understanding of your needs before starting a methodical search to deliver you high-quality candidates.

Our Process

Which Search Method Is Right for You?

contingent search

Contingent

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engaged search

Engaged

checkmarkAPEX Search Model
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checkmarkHigh priority search
checkmarkPartial upfront fee

retained search

Retained

checkmarkAPEX Search Model
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checkmarkHigh priority search
checkmarkDedicated search manager
checkmarkUpfront retainer fee

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Do you work with companies outside of Minnesota?

    Yes! We work with companies and candidates in the US and across the globe. Our recruiters have successfully placed candidates on most continents.

  • How do you know if a candidate fits our company culture?

    Our Direct Hire recruiters have a broad range of experience in many industries. We begin the search process by developing a strong understanding of your company culture through in-depth conversations and site visits.

  • Does SRG contribute to the hiring decision?

    As our customer, you always make the final hiring decision. We can be as involved in the decision as you would like.

  • What makes SRG Stillwater different from other recruiters?

    We pride ourselves on frequent communication and finding candidates we are excited to present to you. Instead of sending you a long list of potential matches, our Professional Recruiters only send you candidates whose backgrounds and qualifications thoroughly align with your needs.

  • What's the difference between Direct Hire and recruiting?

    As your Direct Hire recruiting partner, we find candidates, and you still hire them directly to your company's payroll. Learn more about where Direct Hire and recruiting connect from SRG Stillwater Partner Marc Gilker.

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