Welcome to YBI Recruiting

Experts in All Things Recruitment

At YBI, we are committed to transforming the recruitment landscape. Founded in 2019 and based in the heart of Iowa City, Iowa, we set out with a clear mission: to simplify and modernize the hiring process. We believe finding the right talent shouldn’t be complicated or expensive. Our innovative flat-fee model and data-driven strategies ensure you receive top-quality candidates while saving 60-70% compared to traditional staffing firms.

Experts in All Things Recruitment

Who We Are

YBI Recruiting is veteran-owned and boasts a leadership team with over 30 years of combined experience in staffing, corporate recruiting, and process optimization. Our team of dedicated recruiters leverages comprehensive real-time data analytics and in-depth market insights to develop tailored recruitment strategies, targeting both active and passive candidates effectively.

We offer a multi-pronged sourcing and advertising approach across all relevant resources, we carefully screen and provide you with an uncapped pipeline of qualified and interested candidates.

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30+

Years of experience

Simplifying the Recruitment Process

Simplifying the Recruitment Process

Transparent, Cost-Effective Pricing Model

Transparent, Cost-Effective Pricing Model

Supporting Growth from Startups to Corporations

Supporting Growth from Startups to Corporations

Our Mission

Our mission is to revolutionize the way companies across the United States find and hire exceptional talent. By simplifying the recruitment process and offering a transparent, cost-effective pricing model, we help businesses of all sizes — from growing startups to established corporations — thrive in today’s competitive landscape.

About Our Founder

Eric Smith is the visionary founder behind YBI Recruiting. With a robust 14-year background in Talent Acquisition, he has helped companies nationwide strategize and recruit top talent. From leading recruitment efforts at the largest online job board to directing Talent Acquisition teams, Eric has delved into every facet of the industry.

Eric has partnered with thousands of companies, from Fortune 100s to small local enterprises, designing strategic recruitment plans and identifying significant gaps in the current recruitment landscape. He saw that many companies struggled with outdated practices, inefficient spending, and a lack of strategic direction. Traditional recruitment firms often proved too expensive and unsustainable for long-term success.

Recognizing these challenges, Eric founded YBI Recruiting to offer a better solution. By leveraging his extensive industry knowledge and economies of scale, he created a cost-effective, highly efficient recruitment service tailored to each client’s unique needs.

At YBI Recruiting, recruitment is seen as a strategic advantage. The company is dedicated to helping clients build effective hiring strategies that attract, assess, and retain top talent. This approach provides clients with a competitive edge in the marketplace.

Partnering with YBI Recruiting means gaining a committed ally in navigating the ever-evolving talent acquisition landscape.

Ready to Transform Your Hiring Process?

Contact us today to learn more about our services and how we can assist with your recruitment needs. Let us help you build a team that propels your business forward.

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