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Concierge executive and professional recruiting

One recruiter. Both sides
of the hire.

Rik Avalos is a recruiting professional and professional musician in Austin who builds with AI and works with companies and with candidates. He personally vets every candidate and every opportunity, with 30 years of experience and thousands of relationships behind him.

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Rik Avalos, smiling, with swept-back silver hair, round tinted glasses and a charcoal blazer over a black shirt.
Rik AvalosRecruiter. Austin, Texas.
  • CompaniesExecutive and professional searches. The company pays.
  • CandidatesNever a fee. Every opportunity is vetted first.
  • EveryoneA follow-up from Rik, regardless of outcome.

Two relationships

Two relationships.
The same person in both.

For companiesCompanies pay

Companies

Your search is run by Rik, from the first call to the last follow-up.

  • Executive and professional searches.
  • Every candidate is personally vetted by Rik before you meet.
  • Transparent and honest about where the search stands.
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For candidatesCandidates never pay

Candidates

You work with Rik directly, and it never costs you anything.

  • Every opportunity is personally vetted before it reaches you.
  • Transparent and honest about where you stand.
  • You hear back, whatever the outcome.
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30 years of experience. Thousands of relationships.

I built them one hire at a time, as an employee at the companies below. None of them were clients.

Nearly 30,000 LinkedIn connections as of November 2026

Background

  • TeslaSecond recruiter selected by ElonAbout 250 employees at the time. Worked in Recruiting and Human Resources, including HR Manager through the toughest times.
  • NeuralinkOne of the first 100 peopleBuilt the talent function from zero.
  • OutdoorsyVery earlyJoined at a very early stage.
  • GoogleRecruitingBuilt the team in the Midwest hub in Michigan and EU operations in Ireland.
  • TeladocRecruiting

I reach people the way they like to be reached: LinkedIn, email or a phone call.

Recommendations

  • Rik connects with hiring managers and builds sincere, meaningful relationships. This allows him to know the needs of the team and the DNA of what makes them thrive. He makes equal connections with applicants and outside talent, conveying to them the needs of the team and organization and learning what makes them thrive.

    Katherine Solem Digital Health Marketing Executive Hiring partner at Teladoc Health LinkedIn,

  • Rik possesses a rare combination of strategic vision and hands-on execution. He doesn't just fill positions; he understands the long-term needs of the organization and proactively seeks out individuals who not only have the necessary skills but also align with the company's culture and values.

    Luc LaFontan Business-Oriented CIO, Enterprise Transformation Senior colleague LinkedIn,

  • From initial screening call through to offer, and post onboarding continuous follow-up, in my forty-year career, Rik is the most outstanding recruiter and HR leader I have ever experienced.

    Christian Lira Technical Program Manager Candidate and colleague LinkedIn,

  • Rik also has a remarkable ability to uplift the team during challenging times, always knowing the right words or actions to keep us moving forward. He consistently went above and beyond his job requirements, offering his help and expertise whenever and wherever it was needed.

    Kelly Byers Associate HR Business Partner, Teladoc Health Teammate LinkedIn,

  • He values each team member's contributions and ensures that everyone feels heard and empowered to bring their best selves to work.

    Divyajit Jadeja Senior Manager, Human Resources Reported to Rik at Teladoc Health LinkedIn,

  • His dedication, knowledge, and engagement has set a new bar in my mind for what an HR leader can be. From one-on-one pep talks with me when things get tough, to weekly hiring syncs, to bringing in some of the best talent I've had the pleasure of hiring, Rik's been there every step of the way for me.

    Andrew Cunningham Sr. Director of Product, Realtor.com Hiring partner at Outdoorsy LinkedIn,

Source: LinkedIn recommendations

An invitation

Start with a conversation.

Hiring, or considering what comes next. Either way you will be speaking with Rik. Candidates never pay. Companies do. Everyone gets a reply.