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Amplify is an HR executive search and consultancy that helps progressive people leaders and companies navigate the future of work.

WHO WE ARE

We bring over 20 years of recruiting and branding experience building industry-leading companies including NPR, Ticketmaster, SpaceX, Hootsuite, and more. We understand the complexities of modern HR because we're practitioners who remain embedded in the communities where we recruit. We're wonks on the future of work, sharing our experience and views in global keynotes and regular columns in Fast Company and Forbes. Our HR executive search and consulting services accelerate our clients into the future of work.

    
        About Amplify
        Our history and background
      
        HR Executive Search
        What makes Amplify unique
      
        Consulting
        Tailored talent strategy
      
        HR Executive EcosystemA new network for modern HR executives
      
        Speaking
        Global speaking and training

Inside Amplify
How We Work
An inside look at our services and approach.
About Us
Inside Amplify
The story of how Amplify came to be and our evolution.
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HR Executive Search
Inside Amplify
In a world full of search firms, this is why we're different.
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Consulting
Inside Amplify
We've seen a lot leading talent teams over 20 years. This is how we bring that experience to each client.
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HR Executive Ecosystem
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A new network for 21st Century people leaders.
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Speaking
Inside Amplify
From Johannesburg to Stockholm, our keynote and emcee talks educate and engage audiences.
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Amplify is a 21st century agency focused on modern HR and Recruiting leaders.

"His deep experience on the HR side of business gives him real credibility with candidates."

- John Alderman, SocialCode - Chief Operating Officer

"Lars is a genuine pleasure to work with, a fantastic communicator, and an all-around great guy."

- Kathryn Minshew, Founder/CEO - The Muse

"Lars is one of the most talented recruiting professionals I have ever worked with."

- Beverly Carmichael, Red Robin - Chief People Officer

"A solid leader who excels at building effective teams capable of high-volume recruiting."

- Amy Thompson, Mattel - Chief People Officer

"If you're trying to get your arms around branding or workforce planning, Lars is the guy."

- John Sumser, HR Examiner - Principal

"Lars connected social our mission of diversity to connect NPR to journalists of color.”

- Keith Woods, NPR - Vice President, Diversity

"I can't imagine a better MC for a recruiting or employer branding event than Lars."

- Alison Hadden, Glassdoor - Vice President, Marketing

"Lars is a creative, results oriented recruiter with a great eye for talent."

- Scott Boecker, Nike - VP Nike.com Product Engagement & Experience

"He inspires people around him to be great and attracts incredibly smart people."

- Irakli Nadareishvili, Capitol One - Senior Director, Technology

OUR SERVICES

HR Executive Search

Our tailored search services tap into our deep network to identify the right talent to propel your business forward. Learn more

Strategic Consulting

Our consulting services help you develop targeted employer brand and recruiting optimization strategies to identify, attract, and retain the right talent. Learn more

HR Leader Ecosystem

Our ecosystem is a peer network for modern HR leaders to collaborate, learn, network, and grow their careers. Learn more

WHAT WE'VE DONE

Hiring HR talent is easy. Hiring progressive HR talent that can transform your business is not. We've built world-class people teams and have worked across a broad range of industries to create competitive talent advantages.

Brands we've worked with along the way

Lars Schmidt, Founder

Lars is the Founder of Amplify and Co-Founder of HR Open Source (HROS.co). He’s spent 20 years in HR and Recruiting building talent strategies for a broad range of companies and industries. Lars is a writer with regular columns in Fast Company and Forbes, co-author of Employer Branding for Dummies (Wiley, 2017), and global speaker. Disclosures: I advise Clinch, RolePoint, ConveyIQ.