Hueman People Solutions, a national provider of recruitment process outsourcing (RPO), has acquired Empower Partnerships, an RPO and HR consulting firm. This acquisition allows Hueman to significantly expand its presence in commercial sectors and officially launch its new division, Hueman RPO Commercial.
Empower Partnerships, founded in 2018 by MaryAnne Garcia, specializes in high-volume recruitment for logistics, transportation, industrial, and manufacturing industries. The firm is known for its flexible delivery models and expertise in talent acquisition, retention, and technology strategy.
With this combination, the newly formed organization will now be responsible for over 80,000 hires annually. Both Garcia and Ryczek will remain in leadership roles, overseeing Empower’s operations as it eventually aligns under the Hueman RPO Commercial brand.
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“This acquisition represents more than just expansion—it’s about building strength where it matters most. Empower’s leadership team has built a reputation for responsiveness, trust, and high-quality delivery in some of the most operationally complex sectors in the country. But what truly sets them apart is how seamlessly they embed within their clients’ cultures—the way they operate doesn’t feel outsourced; it feels like an extension of their partners’ own teams. That mirrors our philosophy at Hueman: the ‘Hue’ in Hueman speaks to our belief that great partnerships reflect the unique values, culture, and needs of the people we serve. In Empower, we found a team that not only delivers—but delivers in the way we believe it should be done.”
Bill Boutwell, CEO of Hueman People Solutions
“Empower has always been about delivering high-impact results while building real relationships. In Hueman, we found a partner who values both performance and people. This new chapter allows us to stay true to our service roots while scaling to meet even more client needs.”
MaryAnne Garcia, Founder and Managing Partner of Empower Partnerships
“We’re excited to continue leading the Empower team as we join the Hueman family. This integration allows us to bring even greater operational strength and innovation to our partners while remaining focused on the culture and delivery experience that define Empower.”
Sarina Ryczek, Co-Managing Partner of Empower Partnerships
“This acquisition is part of Hueman’s broader growth trajectory. Following our recent expansion into life sciences with the 2024 acquisition of PrincetonOne, our focus turned to transportation and logistics industries with complex, high-volume hiring needs. Empower’s track record and leadership team position us to deliver at scale, with precision and agility.”
Joe Marino, Chief Growth Officer at Hueman People Solutions
