California People Search is a woman-owned boutique recruiting firm with years of proven success helping companies find trusted Executive, Administrative, and Operations talent. We specialize in partnering with venture capital, financial services, nonprofit, and startup technology companies that value professionalism, discretion, culture fit, and long-term hiring success.
Founded with a relationship-first approach, CPS has built its reputation by understanding people — not just resumes. We know that the right hire can bring stability, structure, and meaningful support to a growing organization. Our work is personal, thoughtful, and highly tailored to each client we serve.
A Boutique Search Partner With Experience
For years, companies have trusted California People Search to identify candidates who can step into high-impact support and operations roles with confidence. As a woman-owned business, we bring a thoughtful, intuitive, and people-centered approach to recruiting, while still maintaining the urgency, precision, and professionalism our clients expect.
We are especially experienced in searches where trust matters. Many of the roles we support work closely with founders, CEOs, partners, executive teams, boards, clients, and internal staff. Because of this, we look beyond basic qualifications and focus on judgment, communication style, emotional intelligence, reliability, and long-term fit.
Executive Support
California People Search has built a strong network of experienced Executive Assistants and executive support professionals throughout California. Over the years, we have developed trusted relationships with candidates who understand the pace, discretion, professionalism, and judgment required to support founders, CEOs, partners, boards, and senior leadership teams.
Executive support professionals are essential to helping leaders stay focused, organized, and effective. These roles require discretion, sound judgment, strong communication, and the ability to anticipate needs before they arise.
We recruit for roles such as:
Executive Assistant
Senior Executive Assistant
Executive Business Partner
Chief of Staff
Founder Support
Board Liaison
C-Suite Administrative Support
Personal / Executive Assistant
We understand that the right executive support hire is more than an assistant. They are a trusted partner who protects time, manages priorities, improves communication, and helps leadership operate at a higher level.
Administrative Support
Administrative professionals help create the first impression, daily structure, and steady rhythm of an organization. We help companies find polished, dependable, and detail-oriented candidates who bring warmth, professionalism, and consistency to the workplace.
We recruit for roles such as:
Administrative Assistant
Office Coordinator
Front Office Coordinator
Receptionist
Team Assistant
Department Assistant
Office Assistant
Temporary Administrative Support
Whether the role is permanent, temporary, part-time, or contract-based, we focus on candidates who are reliable, organized, service-minded, and able to represent the company with professionalism.
Operations
Operations talent keeps companies moving. These professionals manage systems, vendors, processes, offices, internal workflows, and cross-functional needs that allow teams to work more efficiently.
We recruit for roles such as:
Director of Operations
Operations Manager
Business Operations Manager
People Operations Coordinator
Workplace Operations Manager
Office Manager
Facilities Coordinator
Administrative Operations Manager
For growing companies, investment firms, nonprofits, and startups, strong operations talent provides the structure and follow-through needed to support long-term success.