Veteran-Owned • HRMS & HCM Executive Search

People First

We place the Workday architects, SAP SuccessFactors consultants, Oracle HCM leads, and HRIS directors that Sun Belt companies need.

336-833-3929 Whitsett, NC

Platforms We Recruit For

Who We Serve

Two audiences. One specialist firm.

For Employers

CHROs, HRIS Directors, and VP HR leaders at mid-market to enterprise companies across the Sun Belt — you need HRMS talent that can hit the ground running.

  • HRIS Analyst / HRIS Manager
  • HCM Implementation Consultant
  • Workday Architect / Solution Architect
  • HCM Project Manager
  • Integration Specialist
  • HRIS Director
Find Talent

For Job Seekers

HRMS and HCM specialists — from HRIS Analysts to Workday Solution Architects — who want a recruiter that speaks your language and advocates for your value.

  • Access to unlisted roles
  • A recruiter who understands your stack
  • Advocacy with hiring managers
  • Sun Belt opportunities
  • Confidential career support
  • No resume black holes
Find a Career

From the Founder

“I spent years leading HR at the director and VP level — managing people operations at scale, under pressure, with zero margin for error. Now I channel that same discipline into finding the HRMS and HCM talent that transforms how Sun Belt companies manage their people.”

— Shawne Armstrong, Founder & Managing Director

Our Story

Why People First HCM?

What makes us different from every other recruiting firm.

HRMS/HCM Only

We are not generalists. Every search is in HRMS or HCM — which means we know the talent, the platforms, and what great looks like.

People First Philosophy

Founded by a U.S. Army Major with HR leadership at the Director and VP level. We’ve been in your seat. We know what a great HRMS hire requires.

Sun Belt Expertise

Charlotte. Atlanta. Dallas. Houston. Nashville. Tampa. We know these markets — not a coastal firm parachuting in for a placement.

Dimensional Search Network

National reach through the Sanford Rose Associates International network. 175+ offices. Local knowledge. Collaborative search.

We Know the Sun Belt

Deep roots in the fastest-growing business corridor in the country.

The Sun Belt is the fastest-growing business corridor in the country. Companies expanding into Charlotte, Atlanta, Dallas, Houston, and Nashville need HRMS talent who understands these markets. We live and work here — we’re not parachuting in.

Whether you’re headquartered in the Triad or expanding from Texas to Florida, we have the network and local knowledge to find your next great HRMS hire.

View Our Service Area
Charlotte, NC
Raleigh-Durham, NC
Atlanta, GA
Dallas / Fort Worth, TX
Houston, TX
Austin, TX
Nashville, TN
Tampa / Orlando, FL

Ready to put
People First?

Whether you need specialized HRMS talent or you’re ready for your next career move — let’s talk.

Ready to Put People First?

Whether you need to hire exceptional HRMS talent or you’re ready for your next Sun Belt opportunity — let’s talk.