Now taking searches — New England + national
One recruiter.
A network
behind him.
Most searches are worked by one recruiter, alone. We do it differently. Every Great Bay search is led by Brian Hughes and backed by 400+ independent firms across the NPAworldwide network — so your role is in front of specialized recruiters from the first 24 hours.
EST. 2008
Brian Hughes
Founder, Great Bay Staffing
PRACTICE GROUP LEAD · NPAworldwide
AI RECRUITING PANELIST · TEXAS CONFERENCE 2026
29 years recruiting (since 1997)
400+ partner firms in our network
20k LinkedIn following
6 continents of network reach
Hundreds of successful hires
Manufacturing
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Engineering
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Nursing & Therapy
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Operations
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Executive Search
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Healthcare
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Manufacturing 〰️ Engineering 〰️ Nursing & Therapy 〰️ Operations 〰️ Executive Search 〰️ Healthcare 〰️
The problem with modern hiring
Recruiting got handed to the algorithms. Everyone is losing.
01 / BLACK HOLE
Keyword matching isn't screening, its sorting
ATS filters reject good candidates by keyword, not by fit. The hires you're missing need judgment, not a word match.
02 / ONE DESK
Most agencies put one recruiter on your role
One rolodex. One person's bandwidth. One person's blind spots. And then they bill you 20–30% when it works.
03 / AI-EVERYTHING
Chatbots do not know your culture or your business
The new AI recruiting platforms replace judgment with automation. No one's accountable.
04 / NO URGENCY
Open roles cost more than agency fees
Every month a key role sits open costs more in lost output than a full recruiting fee. Yet hiring drags on for 90+ days.
The Unfair Advantage
Your role. Our network.
Great Bay is a member firm of NPAworldwide — a global network of 400+ independent recruiting firms across six continents. When you hire us, you're not hiring one recruiter. You're activating a network.
One accountable recruiter. A planet of reach.
Traditional firms are limited to their own desk. Job boards are limited to active seekers. The NPA network gives us something neither can offer: trusted access to specialized recruiters across healthcare, manufacturing, engineering, finance, and tech — each with their own local pipelines, passive candidates, and industry knowledge.
Broader reach - Your search isn't capped at one recruiter's rolodex — it reaches 400+ firms across six continents.
Specialized depth - Niche role? We activate the firms that already know that market. Not generalists guessing at the spec.
Single accountable contact - You work with Brian. Period. The network works behind the scenes — you never juggle ten recruiters.
How We Work
Hand us the search. We bring you the hire.
Every engagement starts with a 20-minute call — no cost, no obligation. We'll pressure-test your role, give you a straight read on the market, and tell you honestly whether we're the right fit. If we are, here's what happens next.
Week 01
Intake + calibration
Understand the role.
A full discussion with Brian. We pressure-test the JD, the comp range, the culture, and what a great hire actually looks like — beyond the bullet points.
You get: A rewritten job spec and a signed search agreement.
Weeks 01–03
Source + screen
Work the market.
Your role goes live across Great Bay's pipeline, the NPA network, and targeted outbound. AI accelerates sourcing tasks, Brian makes every judgment call on who's worth talking to. Every candidate you see has been on the phone with a real recruiter — no AI chatbot screens. Weekly calibration calls keep the search sharp.
You get: Weekly pipeline reports and an interview-ready shortlist of 2-3 vetted candidates.
Week 04+
Close + onboard
Get them signed.
Offer negotiation, reference checks, counter-offer defense, and first-100-day support. Most searches close inside 6 weeks. We stay engaged until your hire is fully seated.
You get: A signed offer, clean references, and a 100-day prorated guarantee.
Brian on every call
You get the 29-year recruiter as your single point of contact — not a junior handed your file. Every candidate, every update, every close.
Weekly calibration
A status email or call so you always know where the search stands, what the market is telling us, and what to adjust. Zero surprises.
Full NPA network access
400+ independent firms across six continents working your role in parallel. You pay one firm; you get the reach of the whole network.
Candidate prep packet
Each shortlisted candidate comes with interview prep context — strengths, stretch areas, and why they're worth your time to interview.
AI-accelerated
AI does the mundane work. Brian handles the human work. More ground covered, faster, without losing proper judgment.
100-day prorated guarantee
If a hire leaves or is let go for cause within 100 days, we credit 1% of the fee per day left. You pay for days worked. We credit back the rest.
How pricing works
$500 + 15%
$500 to launch, credited toward your placement fee at hire. Then 15% of first-year base salary on start date. Launch fee is non-refundable — it pays for intake and sourcing.
100-day prorated guarantee
What People Are Saying
Hundreds of placements. These are pulled directly from clients, candidates, and hiring managers who've worked with Brian and his team.
“If you need great candidates to fill an important role yesterday, Brian is your guy. For several years, he has been our go-to. The consummate professional — he comes through every time.”
Real employers. Real candidates.
“Brian found me a great job in record time. He didn’t just get me the interview — he prepared me for it. He even called me on a Saturday to tell me I got the offer. I recommend him to anyone looking.”
“After months of searching, I reached out to Brian on a Friday evening. He contacted the hiring authority that night — by Monday I had a breakfast interview with the VP. I’m now in a great role. Brian’s guidance was invaluable throughout.”
“Great Bay has proven to be an amazing resource. Their personal devotion, commitment, and ability to match skills to needs surpass any and all expectations. I highly recommend Brian to anyone seeking a recruiter who takes it to the next level.”
“With an extremely fast-growing company, we continually add staff. Brian has been there every time we’ve called. He takes time to understand our culture and asks the right questions to make sure we get the right candidates for each role.”
“Having worked with Brian and his team as a client, they have proven to be exceptional recruiters. The level of attention and quality is something I haven’t seen from any other firm I’ve used.”
Where we work
Specialized depth across what New England actually hires.
Healthcare
NP/PA’s, Nursing, PT/OT/SLP, physicians, and clinical leadership. Brian is the Healthcare Practice Group Lead at NPAworldwide.
Manufacturing
Operations, process engineering, skilled trades, and plant leadership across New England and nationally.
Engineering
Mechanical, electrical, process, and quality engineers for product-led and plant-based roles.
Real recruiters. Network reach.
Better hires.
Twenty minutes on the phone. No pitch, no pressure. If we're the right fit for your search, you'll know before the call is over.