We are not your typical people solutions firm.
We never set out to be.
After more than a decade in talent acquisition, leadership, and people operations, I founded Saltera HR because I kept seeing the same gap: organizations that genuinely cared about their people, but didn't have the right partner to help them act on that care at the level it deserved.
Not a transactional recruiter who sends resumes. Not transactional HR. A real partner who walks into the business, learns its ecosystem, and helps it build with intention.
That's what I wanted to create. A firm that sees people work the way it should be seen — holistically. Strategically. With the depth and rigor it deserves, and the human warmth that makes it sustainable.
I've led hiring for startups and established teams. I've built people infrastructure from the ground up and guided founders through everything from critical first hires to complex workforce decisions. And in all of it, the through line has been the same: when you treat people as the core asset and not a line item, everything changes.
The name Saltera comes from salt and earth. It's a nod to a verse that calls us to stay grounded, preserve what's good, and bring real value wherever we're placed. That's how we strive to show up: steady, essential, and genuinely transformative.
I want every client partnership to feel like a turning point, seamless, and in lock step.
We are grateful every day for the clients who trust us with that kind of work.
If you're building something that matters, I would 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
We begin with immersion.
Before a search launches, before a strategy is built, before a single recommendation is made — we learn your organization. We learn what makes it work, what it's working toward, and who it needs to get there. We internalize your ecosystem: the culture, the communication, the gaps, the goals.
That foundation is what separates transformation from transaction.
We listen deeply. Not just to what you need right now — but to what you're building toward. That context shapes everything.
We act with intention. Every step, every recommendation, every touchpoint is deliberate. Nothing is sent to check a box.
We deliver outcomes that last. Our definition of success isn't a placement. It's a hire that changes something — for your team, your culture, your trajectory.
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.