Search and Staffing
Partner with a leading provider of executive search and staffing services to quickly meet your recruitment needs.

LevelUP provides search and staffing services through Upward Talent, our specialized division focused on helping organizations secure top-tier talent with speed and precision. Whether you need executive search, contingent search, or contract & temp, Upward Talent delivers targeted, high-quality hires—fast.
Recognized as a leading Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) recruiting agency, Upward Talent is powered by a proprietary tech stack and a robust, diverse talent network. We combine advanced recruitment technology, labor market intelligence, and deep industry expertise to deliver inclusive, insight-driven hiring solutions that align with your business goals.
Our Upward Talent Division is your partner for precision recruiting and fast results.
- Specialized Search Expertise – We focus on mid-level to executive search and professional staffing services, leveraging a pre-vetted talent pool to deliver quality hires quickly.
- Insight-Driven Recruiting – Make smarter hires, faster. Our recruiters use real-time talent intelligence and market data to align the right talent with the right roles—reducing time-to-fill and increasing retention.
- Flexible Models – We offer contingency search, direct hire, and interim staffing, giving you the flexibility to scale without long-term contracts or upfront commitments.
- Industry Expertise – Our experienced recruiters bring extensive networks and domain knowledge in key sectors, including Financial Services, Technology, Healthcare, Advanced Manufacturing, and Professional Services.
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John Zozzaro
Managing Director, Upward Talent
With over a decade of experience in executive search and staffing solutions, John has built a reputation for delivering exceptional recruiting outcomes across industries. Since joining LevelUP in 2016 as a Talent Advisor, he has rapidly advanced into leadership, now overseeing a high-performing team of 25 recruitment professionals within the Upward Talent division.
As Managing Director, John leads national and global recruiting services engagements across Financial Services, Technology, Healthcare, and more. He brings a strategic, client-centric approach to talent acquisition, ensuring speed, precision, and partnership in every placement.
Guided by values of accountability, collaboration, resilience, and humility, John cultivates strong client relationships and drives measurable hiring success. His deep industry knowledge and commitment to quality make him a trusted advisor to organizations seeking high-impact professional and executive hiring solutions.
Frequently asked questions
Executive search is a more targeted way to find top leadership and critical senior-level talent. Executive search involves targeted sourcing, outreach, and in-depth market research to connect with high-impact leaders who aren’t actively job hunting but are the right fit for your organization.
We recruit director-level and above roles across all our core industries, including financial services, technology, healthcare, and advanced manufacturing.
We keep your company’s identity and details protected by using an anonymized job description, doing targeted outreach instead of public postings, and sharing information with candidates in stages. Only pre-screened, qualified candidates learn who the client is. We also limit internal access, manage interviews discreetly, and handle all data securely to ensure the search remains confidential from start to finish.
Executive search gives your internal team extra reach and expertise. While your team focuses on daily hiring needs, we take on the research-heavy, high-stakes work of finding senior leaders who often aren’t visible in traditional pipelines.
Yes, LevelUP supports searches across multiple countries and regions, including NAMER, EMEA, and APAC.
We combine a broad global network, experienced recruiters, and AI-enhanced tools to uncover leaders traditional methods often miss. This blended approach helps us deliver faster, more precise results for your leadership needs.
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