Welcome to Big Wave Recruiting, the leading Seattle-area firm for sourcing and placing Human Resources professionals. Our work covers all organizational levels, and both interim and full-time positions.
Our Services
Fact: We've placed more than 1,000 HR professionals in the Seattle market.
For Clients
From temporary staffing of HR departments to VP placements, get a full range of HR know-how.
For Candidates
Your search for a career-making opportunity in the dynamic world of Human Resources begins here.
For Nonprofits
Chris Englin volunteers her time for mission-driven nonprofits that have an impact on the local community.
The Big Wave Difference
Honest. Collaborative. Personal. It’s all part of the
way we elevate the recruiting process.
way we elevate the recruiting process.
Chris Englin
FOUNDER AND PRINCIPAL
When you work with Big Wave, you get Chris Englin—creative problem solver and Seattle HR recruitment expert.
Testimonials
Michael Walters
Executive VP, Human Resources / Genoa Healthcare"Chris has the best employer and talent network in the entire Pacific Northwest. Her understanding of market conditions and ability to match opportunity with talent is unparalleled. Personally she has placed me with two leading organizations to whom I might never have been exposed. Both of which were tremendous growth experiences for me as an HR practitioner. On the provider side, she has helped hire a strong HR leader within my current organization. I would highly recommend working with Chris Englin to any local HR leader."
Kory Avaiusini
CEO & Founder / WideNet Consulting Group“When it comes to HR recruiting, Chris Englin is the one person in town who’s the expert. What makes her rare is the fact that she has functional expertise in the field. If you want someone who actually knows HR function, she’s the best.”
Irene Shimizu
Vice President of Human Resources / The Pokémon Company International“Chris Englin helped me build an entire HR team from the top down. She brings integrity, character, and values. I would refer Chris without a doubt. She’s awesome.”
Michelle Wardian
President / Outdoor Research“I was looking to fill a VP role in HR at a transformative time for the company. Working with Chris Englin was a spectacular experience. She is very intuitive, and has a talent for understanding the culture and personality of an organization.”
Seujan Bertram
Chief Operating Officer / NetBase Quid"I met Chris when I served as a reference for one of her candidates and I was instantly impressed by her industry knowledge, leadership acumen, extensive network and personalized approach to matching candidates and businesses. A few months later, I had an urgent need for an HR consultant and reached out to my network for help. She was the first to respond and made herself available to talk through and understand the need. She connected me with an experienced and highly skilled consultant who was also a great cultural match for our organization. I could not recommend Chris more highly and am grateful to have such an impressive powerhouse founder in my personal network."
