Building Exceptional Teams for Lasting Growth
Specialist talent acquisition for tech & growth teams. We partner with high-growth companies to build exceptional teams, project hiring sprints, on-demand talent acquisition and fractional support.
Services
How we help you build exceptional teams
Three core service offerings designed to meet your talent acquisition needs at any stage of growth.
Project Hiring Sprints
Rapid team expansion for specific projects or urgent needs. Scalable approach to meet tight deadlines.
On-Demand TA
Flexible, embedded recruiters that scale up or down with your hiring pipeline as business needs shift.
Fractional TA
Strategic, part-time TA leadership providing guidance, process design, and oversight without full-time cost.
Our 4-step process accelerates hiring, boosts performance, and strengthens both employer brand and candidate experience
Align
We begin by understanding your goals and defining clear hiring needs, supported by a transparent fixed-fee model with no surprises.
Map & Engage
We identify target talent pools, approach candidates directly, and manage the hiring journey seamlessly; without needing constant client handholding.
Select & Support
We streamline assessment and interviews, improving speed, candidate experience, and acceptance rates; strengthening your reputation as an employer of choice.
Embed & Review
We integrate with your team, monitor outcomes, and provide feedback to drive retention, faster onboarding, and long-term hiring improvements.
Advantages
Why choose Red Dog?
The advantages that set us apart in talent acquisition
Our fixed-fee or pay-as-you-go model delivers up to 80% savings compared to traditional fees. With transparent pricing, no per-hire charges, and flexible support, you gain predictable spend without permanent overhead.
With over a decade building high-performing technical teams, we manage the full recruitment lifecycle. You save time, reduce workload, and stay focused on scaling your business while we deliver results.
We attract top talent by amplifying your employer value proposition and ensuring an exceptional candidate experience. Using market insights, we align the right people to the right roles; driving stronger retention and lasting business success.
My Background
Your hiring partner should know what good looks like, so I’ve spent 15 years in your shoes.
About Me
Hey, I'm Magda; Founder of Red Dog Talent Solutions. I’ve spent the last 15 years helping Microsoft partners, ISVs, and financial services firms build high-performing tech teams, hiring over 600+ professionals across Microsoft Cloud & AI Platforms, AI Business Solutions and Security. Now I help founders, HR leaders, and senior tech leaders take control of hiring in a way that’s more efficient, more sustainable, and far better value for money.
Partnership over transactions
I cut my teeth working for Microsoft Partners, collaborating directly with key stakeholders to meet tough hiring metrics to scale. I also championed diversity initiatives. This experience showed me the power of genuine partnership over shallow, transactional relationships; I’m convinced that authentic collaboration benefits everyone.
Because this isn’t just about 'filling roles', I want to change people’s lives by placing them in great companies that match their values and ambitions. When you’re serious about your mission and people, we’ll be a great match!
What our clients say
Real outcomes from hiring teams we’ve partnered with
Magda scaled seamlessly our Security Practice from 20 to 80 people in 18 months. Magda provided the management capability and team to recruit, interview, and onboard individuals into the organisation. Magda provides expert leadership and leads with passion and empathy.
Robert
Security Director, Avanade
Magda joined during a high-growth phase and quickly transformed hiring. She cut agency spend, freed up HR, and improved candidate retention through strong pre-start engagement and standout communication. Businesses exited via successful acquisition. 100 hires made over 2 years.
Simon
CEO, SFW
Absolutely one of the top recruiters and talent acquisition professionals I've had the pleasure to work with. Managed and scaled Azure practice into a multi-million-pound revenue-generating business unit.
Chris
UK Solutions CTO, Avanade
Trusted by hiring teams
A sample of brands we have supported
Commercial approach vs. Contingent agency
A practical comparison across features, time, cost, and outcome.
| Criteria | Red Dog commercial | Contingent agency |
|---|---|---|
| Features | Retained/project/embedded options. Research‑led sourcing, calibrated scorecards, structured process. 🤝 | Transactional, high‑volume outreach; variable screening depth — process varies by recruiter. ⚠️ |
| Time | Target time to interview within 7–10 days, lightweight governance, no overhead for you. ⏱️ | Unpredictable; multi‑vendor competition slows calibration. 🐢 |
| Cost | Predictable commercial model aligned to outcomes; fewer surprises. 💼 | % fee on hire; duplicated efforts and churn can increase hidden costs. 💸 |
| Outcome | High‑quality shortlist, strong candidate experience, better retention. 🌟 | Mixed quality, inconsistent experience, higher risk of mis‑hire. 😬 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common questions about our process, engagement models, and timelines.
What roles and industries do you cover?
My speciality is with tech, engineering, data, AI, Security, and go-to-market roles for small to mid-size companies, across all industries, from senior individual contributors to leadership.
Are you able to work on a contingent hiring basis?
Yes, we can do on request, but we believe that you will get much better value from our standard fixed fee model. We don't want to just help you find appropriate candidates; we want to ensure that you land great people that will contribute to your success.
How fast will I see candidates?
We target having interview-ready candidates within 7–10 business days. Total time-to-hire varies by complexity, but 4–8 weeks is common.
Do you offer a replacement guarantee?
Yes, we include a replacement guarantee aligned to the engagement type. Terms are confirmed during kickoff to match your needs.
Do you only assist hiring Microsoft talent?
No, we can support roles for other cloud and technology platforms. However, our network of candidates is heavily weighted towards Microsoft specialists due our 15 years of experience working in this field.
How do we get started?
Book a quick discovery call. We align on scope, success criteria, and timeline, then kick off with a calibrated search brief within 2–3 business days.
Ready to build your team?
Let's discuss your talent acquisition needs and how we can help you scale your team effectively.