Atomus Partners Welcomes Kim Bruno as Senior Director of Talent Acquisition, Expanding Fractional Recruiting Services

August 12, 2026 – Atomus Partners is proud to announce that Kim Bruno, founder of Opal Business Partners, has joined the company as Senior Director of Talent Acquisition, bringing over 25 years of recruiting and talent acquisition experience to further strengthen and expand the firm's recruiting services.

Since founding Opal Business Partners, Kim has established herself as a trusted recruiting partner for growing businesses. Known for her relationship-driven approach and commitment to delivering exceptional talent, she has helped organizations across a variety of industries build high-performing teams and make strategic hiring decisions.

As part of this next chapter, Kim will continue serving a select group of legacy Opal clients while bringing the majority of her recruiting expertise and client relationships to Atomus Partners, where she will lead the continued growth and expansion of the firm's Talent Acquisition practice.

Kim's arrival also represents an exciting evolution of Atomus Partners' recruiting services. By combining the expertise traditionally found in a recruiting agency with Atomus' flexible fractional recruiting model, clients gain a dedicated recruiting partner who becomes an extension of their team. With the fractional recruiting model, organizations can leverage embedded recruiting expertise that help reduce hiring costs, shorten time-to-fill, improve hiring quality, and build sustainable talent strategies as they grow.

In her new role, Kim will partner closely with clients to develop recruiting strategies, identify exceptional talent, and guide hiring decisions that align with each organization's long-term goals. Her addition further strengthens Atomus Partners' commitment to providing consultative, high-touch recruiting services that go beyond simply filling open positions.

"Kim has spent 25 years building a reputation for delivering exceptional recruiting results and trusted client relationships," said Courtney Pendino, Chief Operating Officer of Atomus Partners. "We're excited to welcome her to our team. Her expertise significantly strengthens our recruiting capabilities and allows us to provide an even higher level of talent acquisition support to our clients. What excites me most is bringing Kim's caliber of recruiting expertise into our fractional recruiting model. Instead of the traditional agency relationship, our clients gain an embedded recruiting partner who works alongside their business, helping them hire smarter while saving both time and money."

Throughout her career, Kim has partnered with organizations ranging from early-stage startups to established businesses, successfully recruiting for roles across executive leadership, operations, finance, human resources, sales, customer success, and technology. Her consultative approach focuses on understanding not only the skills required for a position, but also the culture, leadership style, and long-term vision that make a successful hire.

"Building Opal Business Partners has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my career," said Kim Bruno. "I'm incredibly grateful for the clients who have trusted me over the years. Joining Atomus Partners is an exciting next chapter because I believe this is where recruiting is headed. Throughout my career, I've seen that the best hiring outcomes happen when recruiters truly become part of a client's business, not simply filling positions from the outside. The fractional recruiting model allows us to become a true extension of our clients' teams, providing ongoing strategic guidance, building long-term hiring strategies, and ultimately delivering the best results possible for our clients"

The addition of Kim reflects Atomus Partners' continued investment in delivering exceptional client service and expanding its recruiting capabilities. By combining experienced recruiters with strategic HR expertise and a consultative approach, the firm is uniquely positioned to help growing organizations attract, hire, and retain top talent while offering a more flexible and cost-effective alternative to traditional recruiting.

"Our vision has always been to become a true strategic partner for our clients," added Pendino. "Whether it's HR, finance, or recruiting, we believe businesses deserve experts who are invested in their long-term success. Kim shares that philosophy completely, and we're excited about the impact she'll have on our clients, our team, and the future of Atomus Partners."

About Atomus Partners

Atomus Partners provides fractional HR, recruiting, and finance to growing businesses. By combining strategic leadership with hands-on execution, Atomus helps organizations build scalable operations, develop great teams, and confidently navigate every stage of growth.

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Organizations looking to reduce recruiting costs, improve hiring outcomes, and build stronger teams are invited to learn more about Atomus Partners' fractional recruiting. Whether you're hiring for a single critical role or need ongoing recruiting support, our team provides experienced talent acquisition leadership that scales with your business, without the cost and complexity of a traditional recruiting agency.

To learn more or schedule a conversation, visit www.atomuspartners.com or email Kim Bruno directly at kbruno@atomuspartners.com