About Kirstin Purcell

Kirstin Purcell is a recruiter, talent strategist, and the founder of Handshake in Heels, a personal recruitment practice built for growing businesses that need the right people in the right seats. For more than 11 years, Kirstin has helped founders, hiring managers, and people leaders attract, hire, and retain talent that actually moves the business forward, without the overhead, hand-offs, or guesswork of a traditional agency.

This website is the home of that practice. It is built for small and mid-size companies that are hiring thoughtfully, for leaders who want a direct relationship with the person doing the work, and for anyone who would rather talk to the recruiter than to a sales rep. Here you can explore the recruitment services Kirstin offers, including direct hire, fractional recruitment, consulting, and retained search, read what clients have to say, download the free interview guide, and book a consultation directly.

Handshake in Heels is built and run by Kirstin Purcell. Every search, every candidate conversation, and every placement is handled by her personally. There is no account team and no outsourcing. The goal is simple: to help you build a team you can be proud of, one hire at a time.