StevenDouglas, a prominent boutique executive search and interim resources firm, has promoted Amanda Rassi to Managing Director of its National Human Resources Search Practice. The move, announced on September 22, 2026, underscores the firm's commitment to expanding its HR search capabilities and meeting rising client demand for HR leadership talent across the country. Rassi, who joined StevenDouglas in 2013, will now lead the growth and development of the national practice, including building a dedicated HR search team and strengthening the firm's footprint in key markets. She will also be responsible for consolidating the firm's HR recruiting capabilities under one national practice, a structural shift aimed at delivering more cohesive and comprehensive service to clients.
The promotion reflects the increasing strategic importance of human resources leadership in today's business environment. As organizations navigate complex workforce challenges—from talent acquisition and retention to total rewards and organizational development—the demand for seasoned HR executives has surged. StevenDouglas has positioned itself to capitalize on this trend by elevating a proven leader with deep expertise and a robust national network. Elizabeth Jacobs, Executive Vice President at StevenDouglas, noted, "There is a significant opportunity to continue to grow our HR practice nationally and Amanda has built an exceptional reputation in the HR community and a strong national network of clients and HR leaders. This role gives her the opportunity to scale that success, grow the team and further strengthen our capabilities for clients across the country."
Rassi's practice focuses on senior HR leadership roles, including CHRO, Chief People Officer, and SVP/VP of Human Resources, as well as leadership positions in talent acquisition, total rewards, HR operations, talent management, organizational development, and HR business partners. Her extensive experience and connections position her well to drive the national practice forward. "We have an opportunity to build one of the strongest national HR search practices in the country," Rassi said. "By expanding our team and presence in key markets, while operating as one national practice, we are giving our clients access to deep HR expertise, market intelligence and talent relationships across the country."
The HR Search Practice at StevenDouglas already serves a diverse client base, from emerging and middle-market companies to Fortune 500, privately held, and private equity-backed businesses. It offers both retained executive search and professional recruiting, enabling clients to engage the firm for top HR leaders and the teams supporting them. The promotion of Rassi is a natural progression given the practice's growing visibility and the critical placements it has executed in recent years. This announcement is part of StevenDouglas' broader strategy to build specialized practices led by recruiters with deep functional expertise, combining local market knowledge with national search capabilities. For more information about StevenDouglas and its services, visit https://www.stevendouglas.com.
The implications of this move extend beyond StevenDouglas. As companies increasingly recognize HR as a strategic partner in driving business success, the competition for top HR talent intensifies. By consolidating its HR search practice under a national leader, StevenDouglas is better positioned to compete with larger search firms and meet the evolving needs of clients. This could lead to more efficient and effective HR leadership placements, ultimately benefiting organizations seeking to enhance their human capital strategies. The promotion also highlights the growing career opportunities for HR professionals, as firms invest in specialized practices to attract and retain top talent. With Rassi at the helm, StevenDouglas aims to set a new standard for national HR search, leveraging its boutique approach and deep industry connections to deliver exceptional results.
