Northwest Talent Solutions LLC
Workforce Transformation, RPO & Executive Search

The talent infrastructure your next chapter demands.

We help growth-minded companies modernize how they attract, hire, organize, and scale talent — boutique advisory led personally by Nikita R. Steals, a 15+ year enterprise talent executive, backed by a national search platform through her affiliation with TriSearch.

Track record with
Capital OneAmazon / AWSConduentPwCRaytheonConcourse GroupBaker Tilly
66%
Tech org scaled in 18 months at Capital One — contributing to $2B+ in revenue growth
72%
Global technical hiring increase in Year 1 — Amazon AWS Infrastructure across NA, EMEA & APAC
58%
HR operating cost reduction ($17M annualized savings) through automation at Conduent
88%
YoY growth in senior AI/ML & Technical Program Management hiring at Capital One
Affiliated with TriSearch

Boutique attention. National-platform reach.

Nikita R. Steals works with TriSearch — a nationally recognized recruitment and RPO platform ranked among Forbes' and Hunt Scanlon's top nationwide recruiting firms — where she holds the title of Vice President, Client Success. This gives NWTS clients access to TriSearch's national search bench, technology, and specialized industry practice groups, while NWTS itself remains an independent, founder-led advisory firm.

Retained search and RPO engagements sourced through the TriSearch relationship are contracted directly through TriSearch. Workforce planning and transformation consulting engagements are advised and delivered directly by NWTS.

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Why the affiliation matters to you

Faster ramp on retained search and RPO engagements through TriSearch's shared sourcing technology and delivery infrastructure.

Access to TriSearch's specialized practice groups — including Healthcare, Tech, Financial Services, Supply Chain, and Life Sciences — when a search calls for deeper functional expertise.

A single point of accountability: Nikita, personally, on every engagement — whether it runs through NWTS or TriSearch.

Built for the industries driving growth.

NWTS partners with organizations across five core sectors — bringing functional depth to each without losing the flexibility to move fast when priorities shift.

Technology

Engineering, product, data, and AI/ML hiring for companies scaling from seed stage through enterprise.

Financial Services

Talent strategy and leadership search for banking, fintech, insurance, and asset management organizations.

Manufacturing

Operations and plant leadership, supply chain, and skilled workforce planning for scaling manufacturers.

Engineering

Technical and functional engineering leadership across infrastructure, hardware, and complex systems.

Healthcare

Clinical, operational, and executive talent strategy for providers, payers, and health-tech organizations.

Our team is intentionally vertical-agnostic. Every NWTS consultant and recruiter is trained to move fluidly across sectors, so your engagement gets functional depth and industry fluency — not a single-industry playbook forced onto a different business.

Four practice areas. One integrated approach.

These are the engagements where NWTS delivers the deepest, most measurable impact.

RPO

Recruitment Process Outsourcing

We embed as an extension of your talent function — owning sourcing, screening, and pipeline management end to end, at the volume and speed your growth requires. RPO with NWTS means predictable time-to-fill, a recruiting function that scales with hiring demand, and a partner accountable to your metrics, not just your headcount.

  • Scalable recruiting capacity without fixed internal overhead
  • Backed by TriSearch's RPO technology and delivery infrastructure
  • Transparent reporting on time-to-fill, quality of hire, and pipeline health
RETAINED SEARCH

Executive & Leadership Search

For roles where the wrong hire is the most expensive mistake you can make, retained search gives you a dedicated, senior-led process — full market mapping, direct outreach to passive candidates, and rigorous assessment, conducted with the discretion executive-level hiring demands. Every retained engagement is led personally by Nikita.

  • Full-cycle search for C-suite, VP, and director-level leadership
  • Executive discretion and commercial precision at every stage
  • Direct access to passive, senior-level talent outside the active job market
WORKFORCE PLANNING

Strategic Workforce Planning

Growth without a plan creates chaos — the wrong roles hired at the wrong time, headcount that outpaces revenue, teams that can't keep up. We build the workforce plan that connects your business strategy to your hiring roadmap: what roles you need, when you need them, and how your organization should be structured to support the next 12 to 36 months of growth.

  • Headcount modeling tied directly to business and revenue milestones
  • Org design and structure recommendations for scaling teams
  • Build-vs-buy-vs-outsource guidance for every function
TRANSFORMATION

Workforce Transformation Consulting

For organizations navigating restructuring, M&A integration, or a fundamental shift in how work gets done, NWTS leads the full transformation — from operating model redesign through change management and execution — delivered directly by Nikita and the NWTS team. This is the same work she led at scale inside Capital One, Amazon, and Conduent, now available without hiring a full internal transformation team.

  • Operating model and org design for large-scale change
  • HR technology and process modernization, including AI-enabled tooling
  • Change management support from strategy through adoption

Four ways to work together.

Every engagement begins with a direct conversation — no intake forms, no junior coordinators.

I

Talent Acquisition Transformation Sprint

A focused, time-bound engagement to audit, redesign, and modernize your TA function — strategy, process, tooling, and team.

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II

Fractional Head of Talent / TA Advisor

Embedded senior talent leadership on a part-time basis — CHRO, VP of TA, or Head of People — without the full-time overhead.

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III

Executive Search & Leadership Hiring

Full-cycle retained search for C-suite and senior leadership roles, conducted with executive discretion and commercial precision.

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IV

Recruiting Ops + AI Modernization Audit

A diagnostic and redesign of your recruiting operations, ATS, automation stack, and data infrastructure — built for what's next.

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Eight capabilities. One integrated advisory practice.

Workforce Transformation Advisory

Organizational redesign, workforce planning, and structural change for companies navigating growth, restructuring, or strategic pivots.

Talent Acquisition Strategy

End-to-end TA strategy — sourcing models, hiring frameworks, assessment design, and recruiter enablement at scale.

Executive Search & Leadership Hiring

Senior-level search for C-suite, VP, and director roles. Conducted with executive discretion and commercial precision.

Recruiting Operations & Process Redesign

Operational audits, process redesign, ATS optimization, and interviewing frameworks that eliminate bottlenecks.

AI-Enabled Recruiting Systems

Automation strategy, AI tooling integration, and recruiting stack modernization to make your TA function future-ready.

Employer Brand & Candidate Experience

Positioning, messaging, and experience design that attracts the talent you want — and repels the talent you don't.

Fractional Talent Leadership

Embedded senior talent leadership on a part-time or interim basis — without the full-time commitment or cost.

Hiring Infrastructure for Scaling Companies

Building the systems, teams, processes, and metrics that allow companies to scale headcount without losing quality or culture.

Every engagement is scoped to your organization.

RPO, retained search, workforce planning, workforce transformation consulting, TA Transformation Sprints, and Recruiting Ops + AI Modernization Audits are all quoted based on your organization's size and needs — reach out and we'll send a tailored proposal.

Advisory depth. Operator instincts.

Most talent consultants have either deep HR theory or execution experience. Nikita brings both — senior-level advisory thinking combined with a practitioner's understanding of what actually works inside a real organization under real pressure.

Fortune 500 & hyper-growth pedigreeDirect experience scaling talent at Capital One and Amazon — two of the world's most demanding talent environments.
Boutique focus, backed by a national platformWe take on a limited number of clients at a time, with TriSearch's infrastructure available for engagements that call for it.
AI-native, not AI-curiousActively integrating modern AI-enabled tools and recruiting automation into client environments — not just recommending them.
Commercially fluentEvery recommendation connects to revenue, retention, or risk — not HR metrics.
Vertical-agnostic teamTrained to move fluidly across tech, finance, manufacturing, engineering, and healthcare.
Nationally recognizedFeatured in USA News, CEO Weekly, Authority Magazine, and named a Marquis Who's Who Listee.

Capital One

VP, Global Tech Talent Acquisition — scaled tech org 66% in 18 months, contributing to $2B+ in business impact; grew senior AI/ML and TPM hiring 88% YoY. Named North Star Strategist.

Amazon

Led AWS's largest TA transformation across Infrastructure — 72% global technical hiring increase in Year 1 across NA, EMEA, and APAC.

Conduent

Senior Director, Global TA — Workday HCM transformation across 60K+ employees. Reduced HR operating costs 58% ($17M annualized), lifted recruiter productivity 40%.

Ascension12

Founded, scaled with Fortune 500 clients including Capital One, PwC, and Raytheon. Secured a $3M enterprise RPO agreement. Exited via acquisition to a global RPO organization.

What partners say about working with Nikita.

"Nikita demonstrated a keen understanding of Capital One's organization and strategy, an intuitive grasp of the relevant technologies, and the ability to communicate clearly and with authenticity."

Fernando Rodriguez-Villa
CEO, AdeptID — JFF Horizons Conference Speaker Panel

"We instructed Nikita and her firm to assist with filling two key roles in our US office. Within four weeks, both positions were filled. Communication is one area that Nikita and her firm excel at."

John Hudson, M.A., F.R.S.A.
Client — International US Office Expansion

"I had the pleasure of attending one of Nikita Steals' signature events recently. It was a testament to her expertise beyond just human capital strategies. The event was flawlessly executed, with high attendance and a vibrant atmosphere for networking with influential figures. It was clear Nikita understands the power of fostering connections and building communities. This experience solidified my impression of Nikita as a true visionary leader. As CEO of Northwest Talent Solutions, she seamlessly blends talent acquisition with DEI strategies, driving success for a diverse range of organizations. Her impressive 25+ years of experience includes senior leadership roles at Fortune 500 companies like Amazon. Nikita's dedication to building inclusive teams, coupled with her talent for community engagement, makes her a valuable asset. I highly recommend her."

David J. Albritton, PCC
Certified Executive Coach (ICF PCC) — Nikita was David's client

"Nikita and I worked together during the build out of a new entity in EMEA for AWS. She was brought in to manage a highly ambiguous and unstructured global recruitment business. Nikita brought much managerial stability, direction and data use to the business reporting, and was able to use this data to demonstrate why decisions needed to be made. It was a pleasure working with Nikita, I highly recommend her ability to manage large complex businesses and deliver results."

Duncan Moore
Project Manager, Barclays — colleague at AWS

"I had the privilege of working with Nikita during the ramp up phase of Northwest Talent Solutions. Her passionate vision for the future and ability to think innovatively about industry challenges sets her apart. She consistently demonstrates transparency in her decision-making process and encourages exploration of new methodologies. Nikita's enthusiasm for transformative ideas and openness to emerging solutions makes her a thought-provoking leader to work with. Her willingness to share her strategic thinking process provides valuable insights into entrepreneurial leadership."

Emily Wing
Reported directly to Nikita at NWTS

"Nikita's been a colleague and a friend. She and I have worked on several critical projects and delivered. Her understanding of talent scape and beliefs in building talent experiences is exemplary. Nikita is able to deliver to strategic priorities by rallying organisations resources and using influence while maintaining a hearty sense of humour results in great partnerships both on and off work."

Vikrant Kapur
P&L Owner, Enterprise Transformation — colleague at Amazon

"Nikita is a strong recruiter who can navigate her way through any challenge thrown her way. She was a hugely valuable team member supporting one of our largest markets. Her relationship management skills and her technical recruiting experience helped to bring a consultative approach to her role supporting her internal clients. Nikita was also a great team member to her peers and others in the recruiting group."

Hyunsoo Shin
Talent Acquisition Leader — formerly managed Nikita directly

"I have known Nikita ever since she hired me into Phillips. She is one of those few people that are fiercely passionate about what they do and are relentless in achieveing what they set out to pursue. I have been amazed by her ability to communicate and extract the best out of difficult employees within the organization. Her quest for excellence will take her places! All the best Nikita!"

Sunil Abraham
Senior Director, Global Supply Chain, Curtiss-Wright Corporation
Nikita R. Steals, Managing Partner of Northwest Talent Solutions LLC
Founder-Led Expertise

Nikita R. Steals

Managing PartnerNorthwest Talent Solutions LLC
Vice President, Client SuccessTriSearch
Chief Talent & Workforce Transformation ExecutiveFortune 500 and hyper-growth environments
Marquis Who's Who Listee
Top Visionary Leader, 2024
Most Innovative Consulting Firm, 2024

Nikita R. Steals is an enterprise workforce transformation executive with 15+ years of experience architecting and scaling global talent, people, and organizational strategies across Fortune 500 and hyper-growth environments.

Her career spans Capital One (VP, Global Tech Talent Acquisition), Amazon (AWS Infrastructure TA transformation), and Conduent (Senior Director, Global TA), where she delivered measurable enterprise impact at scale — including a 66% tech org expansion contributing to $2B+ in revenue growth, a 72% global technical hiring increase at AWS, and $17M in HR operating cost savings.

Prior to NWTS, Nikita founded Ascension12, scaling it with Fortune 500 clients including Capital One, PwC, and Raytheon before successfully exiting through acquisition to a global RPO organization.

Today, as Managing Partner of Northwest Talent Solutions LLC and Vice President, Client Success at TriSearch, Nikita gives growth-minded companies access to senior talent advisory — backed by a nationally ranked search platform — that has historically only been available to the world's largest enterprises.

Let's talk about what you're building.

Every engagement begins with a direct conversation with Nikita — about where you're headed, what's blocking you, and whether we're the right fit to help.