Why pay six figures for a full-time recruiting director when you can get transformational expertise exactly when you need it?

From Foundation to Fruition

I partner with recruiting agencies and talent acquisition teams during critical growth phases—when processes are breaking, when you need to scale fast, when your candidate experience is costing you talent. With 12+ years of hands-on experience, I've built operations that work: improved placement rates, streamlined processes, teams trained to sustain high performance.

The difference? I'm here to transform, not maintain. Lopatka Consulting Services diagnoses what's broken using data, implements proven systems, develops your internal leaders, and transitions out—leaving you with a high-performing operation and none of the overhead.

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Services

Transformational recruiting expertise delivered when and where you need it

Recruiting Operations Diagnostic

2-Week Engagement

Before transformation comes clarity. I'll analyze your ATS data, interview your team, and observe your processes to identify exactly what's working and what's not.

  • Pipeline metrics and conversion analysis
  • Team interviews and process observation
  • Candidate experience audit
  • Prioritized roadmap with quick wins and strategic initiatives
  • Projected ROI for recommended changes

Process Transformation

3-6 Month Engagement

Turn underperforming recruiting operations into revenue drivers through data-backed process optimization and system implementation.

  • End-to-end process redesign
  • Interview protocol development
  • Candidate qualification frameworks
  • Performance tracking systems
  • Team training and documentation

Team Scaling & Leadership Development

6-12 Month Engagement

Build high-performing recruiting teams from the ground up. Strategic hiring, operational excellence, and leadership development that sticks.

  • Strategic workforce planning
  • Talent pipeline development
  • Team performance optimization
  • Internal leader identification and training
  • Sustainable growth systems

Fractional Leadership

Ongoing, As-Needed

Get VP-level expertise without the VP-level overhead. Strategic guidance and hands-on support exactly when you need it.

  • Strategic planning and execution
  • Crisis resolution and turnarounds
  • Data analysis and reporting
  • Team coaching and mentorship
  • Client relationship optimization

The Lopatka Advantage

Most companies hire a full-time recruiting director and hope for the best. Six months later, they discover the person isn't equipped to transform their operation—but now they're stuck with six figures in salary, benefits, and overhead.

There's a better way.

No Long-Term Overhead

No salary, benefits, or employment taxes. Pay for transformation, not maintenance.

Proven Expertise

12+ years scaling recruiting operations and driving measurable results across multiple organizations.

Data-Driven Approach

Analytics-backed decisions that improve placement rates, reduce time-to-fill, and increase efficiency.

Built to Last

I train your internal team to sustain improvements long after the engagement ends.

About

Breaking Ground for High-Performance Recruiting

In Slovak, Lopatka means "shovel"—a tool that does the hard work of breaking ground and building foundations. That's exactly what I do for recruiting operations that need transformation.

I don't plant seeds and hope they grow. I dig into your data, uncover what's broken, rebuild your processes from the foundation up, and train your team to sustain results. The outcome? A high-performing recruiting operation built to last.

With over 12 years of hands-on experience leading recruiting functions for staffing agencies and executive search firms, I've seen what works and what doesn't. I've scaled teams, transformed underperforming operations, and driven millions in revenue growth by implementing systems that actually work.

What I Bring to Your Organization

Operational Excellence

Process optimization, system implementation, and efficiency improvements that drive measurable results.

Strategic Leadership

Player/Coach approach—I don't just advise, I get in the trenches and demonstrate best practices.

Data Analytics

Excel, Power BI, and ATS analytics to diagnose issues and track improvement.

Industry Expertise

Extensive experience across technology, financial services, compliance, automotive, biotech, and logistics—from AI/ML engineers to AML compliance specialists.

Team Development

Training, mentorship, and leadership development that creates sustainable high performance.

Client Relationships

Consultative approach to understanding client needs and delivering exceptional candidate experiences.

With a track record of transforming recruiting operations and driving measurable results—improved placement ratios, increased revenue, optimized processes, and high-performing teams—I bring that same expertise to organizations that need transformation without the overhead of a permanent executive hire.

Let's Talk

Ready to transform your recruiting operation? Let's discuss what's possible.