People matter.
That’s the story.
After more than a decade in talent acquisition, leadership, and people operations, I founded Saltera HR to bring thoughtful, strategic people support to small businesses doing meaningful work. I’ve led hiring for both early-stage startups and established teams, built people infrastructure from the ground up, and guided founders through everything from key hires to complex people decisions.
I wanted to build something that reflected what I believe at my core: people matter. Every decision, every search, every partnership, and every conversation should honor that truth. Recruiting isn’t about filling jobs. It’s about helping leaders build teams that make their businesses stronger, and helping good people find the right place to grow.
The name Saltera comes from salt and earth. It’s a nod to a verse that reminds us to stay grounded, preserve what’s good, and bring value wherever we’re placed. That’s how we strive to show up: steady, essential, and transformative.
For me, it’s always been about the client. I want every partnership to feel easy, thoughtful, and built on trust. When we take the time to truly understand what your company needs and who will thrive in your environment, the results speak for themselves.
We’re filled with gratitude that we get to do the work we love every day, thanks to the clients who have placed their trust in us.
If you’re building something that matters, I’d love to help you build it well.
A Letter from Our Founder
Tamika Sisinni
Our Story
Saltera HR was founded to raise the standard of what recruiting and HR partnership should feel like. After our team’s collective years of experience inside environments where volume often came before value, we built a model centered on what truly matters: people, integrity, and excellence in every interaction. Our founder, Tamika Sisinni, built Saltera HR on the belief that how we treat people is the truest measure of success. “Salt of the earth” isn’t just our namesake; it’s the standard we hold ourselves to. “People matter” isn’t just our tagline; it’s our fundamental and guiding principle. That is what shaped Saltera HR — a boutique firm built on the belief that people deserve our highest standard. What does that look like? White-glove talent and strategic HR solutions that propel businesses forward, sustainably.
What We Do
We serve growing companies nationwide in advanced manufacturing, life sciences, technology and professional services.
Our core service areas include:
Talent & Recruiting. Direct hire, executive search, embedded recruiting, contingent workforce solutions
HR Partnership. Strategic planning, people operations, performance & development frameworks
Payrolling. Compliance-safe, seamless payrolling for contingent or contract teams
Whether you’re scaling fast, evolving your culture, or simply want to elevate your people strategy, Saltera HR becomes your partner.
How We Work
From first introduction through onboarding and beyond, we treat every interaction as an extension of your brand. We move at your pace. Every engagement is delivered with white-glove attention, seamless communication, and a level of partnership that makes Saltera HR feel like an embedded part of your team. Our clients trust us because we listen deeply, act quickly, and deliver outcomes that last.
Seamless collaboration. We don’t stand on the sidelines. We integrate with your team, your processes, your values.
Pace that suits you. You set the rhythm; we match it. Whether you need immediate support or long-term partnership, we flex to your timeline, not ours.
Enduring results. Our goal is hires and HR systems that last, teams that grow, and partners that can grow with confidence.
What We Measure
Retention & longevity. Tracking new-hire success at various placement milestones to ensure quality over speed.
Time-to-fill. Benchmarking each search against industry averages to drive continuous improvement.
Candidate experience. Using post-placement surveys to capture satisfaction and alignment with role expectations.
Diversity metrics. Monitoring inclusive representation across pipelines to reflect the communities our clients serve.
Source effectiveness. Analyzing outreach channels and conversion rates to focus efforts where top talent engages most.
White-Glove Talent Acquisition
Our approach blends strategy with sincerity. We take the time to understand your business, align on every detail, and move in lockstep with your hiring needs. The result is a seamless experience marked by clear communication, respect for your time, and candidates who genuinely fit. Whether it’s through direct hire, embedded recruitment solutions, contingent staffing for scale, or executive search, finding people who align with a company’s vision is the art and science we’ve mastered. The result? Hires that stick, contribute, and grow with the team.
Saltera HR supports small teams with the structure and strategy they need to care for their people well. From foundational HR practices to performance frameworks and development plans, everything is built with humans in mind. The goal is to create clarity, consistency, and a culture where people can do their best work.
A People-Centered Approach
Because you deserve a partner who:
Takes the time to deeply understand your business, culture and goals
Delivers a polished, hands-on experience with every placement and engagement
Bridges the gap between recruiting and HR, giving you one partner for people, process and performance
Upholds integrity, transparency, and care in everything we do.