Building the greatest marketplace of pre-vetted high-potential candidates and companies 🚀 | Founder @HiredHippo 🦛 | Founder @Linkus 🎯 | Co-Founder @HelpList ⚡️ | Named the Peak's 2023 Emerging Leader

I help startups and SMBs hire top performers for niche, hard-to-fill roles.

15+ years ago, I discovered that most companies were hiring all wrong. Since then, I've been obsessed with cracking the code on recruitment – building a process that actually works for both sides of the table.

In 2009, I founded Linkus Group. What began as a mission to support startups and SMBs as they scale has now evolved into a high-touch, well-connected recruitment partnership that recognizes people as a company's most valuable asset.

Here's what we learned along the way: exceptional hiring isn't about posting jobs and hoping. It's about strategically attracting talent across Executive, Operations, Revenue & Marketing, Engineering & Product, Finance, and HR roles. We handle the complete talent lifecycle from attraction and discovery to culture building and long-term retention.

The results speak for themselves. Over 500+ companies have trusted us with their growth. We've placed 1,000+ hires with a 95% retention rate. Our #1 KPI is repeat business. Companies keep coming back because we find the best person for the job in the shortest amount of time, for the lowest cost.

We're selective about our partnerships. We typically only accept referrals and work with companies from early stage through their growth journey – 1 to 250+ employees, bootstrapped to Series B and beyond. We focus on Senior to Executive roles because that's where the right hire makes or breaks momentum.

Ready to skip the hiring headaches and land your ideal candidate quickly? Let's talk.

Founder & CEO | Linkus Group Recruitment Redefined
Tech Founder | Hipo (HiredHippo)
Host | Offer Accepted Podcast
Founding Member | 5-9 Society
Co-Founder | TalentHelp List
Co-Founder | DisruptHR Vaughn
Former Chair | HRPA PD Dinner Committee
2023 Emerging Leader | Peak

www.recruiteradam.com

"Being cheap with talent is one of the most expensive mistakes you can make." - Alex Hormozi

Adam Gellert

Royal Ontario Museum

The Royal Ontario Museum, one of North America's top ten cultural institutions, showcases a diverse collection of over 18 million artworks, cultural objects, and natural history specimens across 40 galleries and exhibition spaces in Toronto, Canada.

I hold a diverse set of responsibilities, with a strategic focus as the HR Business Partner exclusively for the ROM Governors. My broader role spans both the Museum and the Governors, focusing on establishing HR fundamentals, revamping processes, implementing HR systems, introducing HR best practices, and enhancing employee engagement and culture.

Some achievements include:
→ Collaborated with departmental leaders as an HR Business Partner to enhance strategic alignment and improve workforce planning, talent management, employee engagement, and organizational culture.
→ Launched multiple HR systems, including Ceridian Dayforce, 15five, JazzHR, and OrgChart Now within 9 months, significantly boosting operational efficiency and data management.
→ Implemented a comprehensive Performance Management Framework for both Union and Non-Union groups, aligning individual performance with organizational goals and enhancing engagement and productivity.
→ Streamlined HR Operations to simplify procedures, enhance efficiency, and reduce burdens, leading to faster response times and increased employee satisfaction.

Senior Human Resources Specialist / HR Business Partner, Performance & Talent Management

Capiter

Capiter was a leading fintech platform in North Africa, the Middle East, KSA, and Pakistan, streamlining operations, marketplace, and financing for SMEs with innovative buy-now-pay-later solutions.

I was hired as the Global Manager to set up the HR function for corporate, sales, and supply chain divisions across all regions, overseeing Talent Acquisition, HR Business Partnering, Talent Management, Performance Management, Total Rewards, HR Shared Services, Employee Engagement, and Learning and Development.

Some achievements included:
→ Established the HR department from scratch at Capiter, setting up comprehensive processes, systems, and frameworks across Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, and Learning and Development, thereby creating a robust foundation to support the business's strategic objectives.
→ Scaled the company's workforce from 50 to over 2,000 employees, integrating diverse talents from 17 different nationalities, which enhanced global collaboration and operational capacity across multiple regions.
→ Strategically recruited for C-suite roles, strengthening leadership and contributing to an accelerated growth trajectory that supported Capiter's expansion into new markets.

Global People Manager - MENA & India

Khaadi SMC Pvt. Ltd

Khaadi is a leading retail company that has expanded from a single store to a global presence with over 50 stores and four brands across Pakistan, the UAE, North America, and the UK. This innovative company excels in creating experiences that go beyond traditional fashion, adapting to meet the evolving needs and aspirations of its customers.

I was hired to establish Khaadi's talent management and performance frameworks, integrating advanced HR technologies like Oracle HCM. Additionally, I developed the employer branding and recruitment strategies, significantly boosting stakeholder and candidate satisfaction through innovative social media initiatives.

Some key achievements included:
→ Launched Khaadi's Talent Management and Performance Frameworks with Oracle HCM, scaling it across regions and boosting HR efficiency by 40%.
→ Redesigned Khaadi's Performance Management into a continuous feedback system, enhancing employee engagement by 50% and fostering capability development.
→ Expanded Khaadi’s Management Trainee and Internship Programs, doubling applications and boosting social media engagement by 85%, supporting regional expansion and talent acquisition.

Manager Talent Acquisition, Performance Management & Organization Development

Illinois State University

Department - Management & Quantitative Methods

Reported to the Associate Director and Interim Chair for the department.

Graduate Research Assistant - Organizational Leadership

K-Electric

K-Electric has powered Karachi for over a century, serving 3.4 million customers and aiming to deliver safe and affordable energy across Pakistan.

I was brought on board to establish and lead the Talent Acquisition department, instituting robust recruitment processes and developing a comprehensive employer branding strategy.

Some of my accomplishments included:
→ Developed a comprehensive end-to-end talent acquisition solution that significantly streamlined the hiring lifecycle, markedly enhancing candidate satisfaction and expediting the recruitment process.
→ Implemented cutting-edge sourcing and screening techniques that not only boosted recruitment efficiency but also successfully filled over 100 unique roles, surpassing gender diversity targets with an 18% increase.
→ Led digitization initiatives using SAP, establishing myself as a Power User for SAP SuccessFactors, which led to more precise and effective decision-making in recruitment strategies.

Lead Talent Acquisition & Employer Branding

National Foods Limited

A global leader in the food industry, National Foods Limited enriches lives worldwide through authentic flavors and a commitment to quality, expanding its reach across 40 countries on five continents.

I was brought on to lead the Global Talent Acquisition portfolio and was responsible for managing the recruitment across the entire company in all regions and at all job levels.

While there, I:

→ Accelerated company growth from 800 to over 1,500 employees globally within 1.5 years, while leading comprehensive recruitment strategies across all levels and regions.
→ Spearheaded the implementation of SAP SuccessFactors, enhancing digital recruitment processes and operational efficiency.
→ Personally managed the hiring for Senior Management, Director-level, and specialized Technical positions.
→ Overhauled and relaunched the Management Trainee Program, fostering robust career development for emerging business leaders.

Talent Acquisition Specialist

In this role, I:
→ Collaborated with regional teams to pinpoint and analyze learning needs, resulting in the tailored development and management of training curriculums for over 800 Sales and Distribution personnel.
→ Effectively designed and executed skill enhancement programs, significantly boosting workforce capabilities and performance.

Learning And Development Specialist

Senior HR Business Partner with 10+ years of international experience delivering strategic HR solutions in unionized and non-unionized settings across the CPG, tech, retail, nonprofit, and cultural sectors. I partner closely with executives and people leaders to align talent strategies with business priorities, while building cultures of trust, performance, and inclusion.

My approach is thoughtful, people-first, and rooted in strong stakeholder relationships. Whether launching HR systems, resolving complex employee relations matters, or driving performance and engagement programs, I bring calm, clarity, and measurable impact.

I’ve led HR in high-growth environments and complex legacy institutions, supporting teams of over 2,000 across North America, the Middle East, North Africa, Japan, and South Asia. My systems knowledge includes Oracle HCM, Ceridian Dayforce, SAP SuccessFactors, JazzHR, 15Five, and OrgChart Now.

Key areas of focus include:

• HR business partnering and strategic workforce planning
• Employee relations and conflict resolution
• Performance management and succession planning
• Talent acquisition and organizational growth
• Leadership coaching and stakeholder engagement
• Organizational culture and employee experience
• Learning and development program design
• HR systems implementation and optimization
• DEI strategy and inclusive workplace practices
• Unionized and non-unionized workforce strategy

I am known as a trusted advisor, strong communicator, and collaborative problem solver. I bring a global perspective, operational fluency, and a steady leadership presence to every challenge.

Let’s connect.

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