We strive for excellence in everything we do – continually seeking improvement, working hard to earn and retain your business + always giving our best.
We are committed to sharing our time, talent, and resources with both the HR and local communities, driven by a deep care for people and a desire to give generously without expectation.
We prioritize integrity by always doing the right thing, putting our clients first, and building trust through ethical leadership and relationships.
We give back by serving and advancing the HR profession through leadership roles in professional associations and by creating and hosting value-added events for HR professionals.
Since our launch in 1999, Talent Connections has been driven by a passion to serve. We initially set out to help organizations optimize their hiring efforts through recruitment process consulting. With early clients like McKesson and EarthLink, Talent Connections quickly built momentum as a go-to source for talent acquisition solutions.
Over the past 25 years, our mission has evolved as we’ve cultivated an incomparable network of HR professionals. Today, Talent Connections’ mainstay service is HR Executive Search. After nearly 2,000 searches across the U.S. and helping hundreds of organizations secure top-tier HR leadership, our team continues to find deep purpose in serving our clients, our community and the HR profession through this work.
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from Inc. 500, SHRM-Atlanta, Forbes, Atlanta Business Chronicle and more
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A mainstay of Talent Connections has always been our extensive volunteer leadership – from president and board positions at SHRM-Atlanta to on-going support for NPOs like Samaritan’s Purse, MUST Ministries, Atlanta HR Prayer Breakfast and more.
We partner with organizations that understand the power of people and values. We focus on aligning talent with your organization’s mission, ensuring that every placement strengthens your culture, enhances team collaboration, and drives long-term success. Our commitment to values-first recruiting means we deliver candidates who not only meet the technical requirements but also embody the principles that define your organization.
Amber Brinkman is the founder of Brinkman Consulting and serves as Talent Connections’ Brand Strategy Lead, overseeing the strategic development of brand, marketing, and content initiatives.
Her work with Talent Connections focuses on crafting data-driven strategies that drive growth, increase brand awareness, and strengthen client retention. With experience on both the brand and agency sides of marketing, Amber brings a unique perspective, particularly in the recruitment industry, where she has worked with a diverse range of recruiter clients since launching her business in 2021.
Beyond consulting, Amber is actively involved in the Atlanta marketing community through volunteer, board, and mentorship roles—which earned her AMA Atlanta’s Marketing Rising Star award. She holds a B.S. in Social Entrepreneurship from The University of North Carolina at Greensboro and is passionate about supporting local animal shelters through fundraising and supply drives.
Whether collaborating with clients, guiding teams, or mentoring future leaders, Amber combines her expertise with a genuine passion for helping others succeed.
Talent Connections partners with FoxHire as our Employer of Record for Temporary/Contract Workers. FoxHire is an Employer of Record that handles all of the onboarding, payroll, and compliance during each assignment.
As a dedicated partner in providing Employer of Record (EOR) services, Jen is our assigned Representative. She plays a key role in ensuring smooth operations for Talent Connections. Jen works closely with our recruitment team, guiding them through the nuances of EOR solutions to ensure that companies can expand their workforce efficiently while staying fully compliant with labor laws and regulations. She also assists the Workers with any questions they may have throughout the entire process while being employed with FoxHire.
