Interim Talent
Executive to individual contributor.
We match the format to what you need.
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“Forshay’s interim consultant has been outstanding. She’s brought a rare mix of judgment, warmth, organization, and ownership, and has already become someone our leaders trust deeply as we think about scaling. She represents the company exceptionally well with candidates and stakeholders, and the fit has honestly been stronger than we could have hoped for.”
— Andy Smith, Chief Strategy Officer, Skiffra
When your workload exceeds your team’s capacity, we deliver experienced interim professionals at every level who have both the expertise and the roll-your-sleeves up approach. Growth doesn't wait for a perfect hire.
When a key leader exits, goes on leave, or a role outgrows the person in it, the rest of the team absorbs the load. Projects stall. Decisions wait. And the longer the seat stays empty, the more expensive the problem gets. Interim experts let you move now, with the right level of seniority, in the right format, while you figure out the longer-term plan.
We don't pull from a generic bench.
After 15 years of building relationships with senior operators across People/HR, Finance, and Operations, we match interim talent to your specific context: the stage of the company, the team dynamics, and the actual work that needs to get done. Interim shouldn't feel like a compromise.
The people we place are experienced operators who've sat in these seats at companies like yours. They ramp fast, build trust quickly, and often leave the function stronger than they found it.
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Formats We Offer
Every gap is different, and the format should match the need, not the other way around
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Fractional
Senior leaders who work part-time depending on your needs. Ideal when you need C-level thinking but don't need (or aren't ready for) a full-time hire.
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Contract
Either part-time or full-time, these dedicated experts embed in your team for a defined period. They operate like they are part of your team, but remain on our payroll and are supported by the knowledge and experience of the full Forshay team.
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Project-based
Targeted support for a specific initiative, transition, or buildout. Scoped to the work, not the calendar.
When Interim Is Ideal
You're scaling fast and need a seasoned Head of HR or CFO before you're ready to commit to a permanent hire.
A key leader departs and the team is already running at capacity. You need someone who can stabilize things while you search.
Someone on your people team goes on parental leave and you need to keep work moving forward.
You're heading into a fundraise, an acquisition, a reorg, or an IPO and need a senior operator who's been through it before.
When Interim Becomes Direct Hire
Sometimes the best way to find the right longer-term hire is to work together first. An interim engagement lets you work together in real conditions before either side commits.
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You get to see how someone operates inside your culture, navigates your team, and handles the actual challenges of the role. They get to experience what it's really like to work at your company. When both sides have that information, the decision to convert to an employee role is grounded in evidence, not hope.
We've seen this play out for over a decade. What starts as a three-month placement becomes a career-defining hire, because both the company and the candidate already know it works.
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“While a key player was on leave, Forshay's consultant seamlessly covered the role, drove process improvements, and kept every project on track.”
Julie Patel
CPO, Rigel Pharmaceuticals
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“As we prepared to go public, Forshay provided the value and partnership that I’ve trusted for a decade. Having worked with you in various companies and stages of growth, I remain a big fan and appreciate your team.”
Lori McAdams
Chief People Officer, Marqeta
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“The team at Forshay is connected to the right talent and delivers with speed and agility. They are a pleasure to work with and go beyond by providing insights and knowledge across the entire process. They’ve been an incredible go-to resource and support system for our high growth business providing both hiring and interim expertise”
Jodi Bricker
CEO, Quay Australia
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“During a critical time in our business cycle, Forshay provided highly skilled senior level HR generalist who quickly built relationships with our leadership, developed people programs and enhanced our culture. Throughout the engagement, we were able to dial the support up and down to align to our business needs.”
Dan Lazzetti
VP Head of People, ORIC Pharmaceuticals
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“The hourly contract recruiting model really worked for us in filling our executive leadership roles. It gave us the flexibility to play with the search parameters. Forshay presented a great range of quality candidates and we are thrilled with the results."
Molly Viscardi
COO, Ennoble Care