
Cross-Sector Executive & Professional Search
Aira Balanta
Senior Recruiting Partner
"Twelve years, every sector — a recruiter who listens deeply, moves quickly, and delivers the candidate who changes the room."
Aira@ldtstaffing.com12+
Years
1,200+
Placements
$155K+
Avg. Salary
5/5
Rating
About Aira
Aira Balanta is a Senior Recruiting Partner at LDTstaffing.com and one of the firm's most trusted cross-sector operators. Over twelve years, Aira has recruited across finance, technology, healthcare, professional services, industrial, and consumer — becoming the recruiter clients call when they need someone who treats every search as personal and every candidate as a long-term relationship.
Aira's style is unmistakable: warm, direct, and relentlessly organized. She runs every mandate with a clear plan, transparent communication, and the kind of attention to detail that turns good shortlists into great hires. Clients describe her as the recruiter who actually listens — who understands not just the role, but the team, the culture, and the outcome the business is trying to create.
What sets Aira apart is her combination of empathy and execution. Candidates trust her because she advocates for them honestly. Clients trust her because she delivers — on time, on standard, and on the exact profile they need. Her placements consistently stay, grow, and lead.
Specializations
- • Executive Search
- • Direct-Hire Placement
- • Confidential Searches
- • Cross-Functional Recruiting
- • Retained Search
Industries
- • All Sectors
Coverage
Nationwide
Client Tier
Fortune 500 / Private Equity / High-Growth
Career Highlights
12 years of cross-sector executive and professional search
Consistent top-producer across finance, technology, healthcare, and professional services
Renowned for candidate advocacy, transparent process, and long-tenured placements
Trusted by Fortune 500, private equity, and high-growth clients
Deep expertise in confidential and time-sensitive mandates
