At HELM, our mission is to empower visionary leaders
BY FINDING THE PROFESSIONALS WHO HELP THEM LEAD WITH GREATER CLARITY, EFFICIENCY, AND PURPOSE.
At HELM, we believe that the right person can transform everything.
MORE THAN A RECRUITMENT FIRM, WE ARE A STRATEGIC TALENT PARTNER TO BUSINESS OWNERS AND EXECUTIVES ACROSS NORTH CAROLINA WHO UNDERSTAND THAT SUCCESS IS NEVER A SOLO PURSUIT.
Our mission is simple: to help driven leaders find the professionals who will help them lead with greater clarity, efficiency, and purpose.
Founded by Megan Metzger, HELM sits at the intersection of experience, insight, and heart. Megan has spent over two decades building businesses that support working professionals and elevate caregiving and leadership roles. From founding one of the Southeast’s most respected nanny agencies, Preferred ChildCare, to helping hundreds of entrepreneurs grow their own companies through Megan Metzger Consulting (MMC), Megan knows firsthand that the right hire is life-changing.
Megan’s journey started in a college dorm, connecting friends to families in need of babysitting help. That small act of service didn’t just spark a career, but a calling. What began with care for families became a business legacy built on integrity, intentionality, and impact. Today, she brings that same care to HELM: ensuring every placement helps leaders do what they do best: lead.
HELM was built for the ambitious, the creative, and the purpose-driven. We work with clients who know their time is valuable, their goals are big, and their peace of mind matters. From Executive Assistants to Bookkeepers, Virtual Assistants to Graphic Designers, we place people who move work forward without friction.
A bad hire can cost a company up to 30% of the employee’s first-year earnings, not to mention the lost time, morale, and momentum..”
– US Department of Labor
“Great vision without great people is irrelevant.”
– JIM COLLINS
Why choose HELM
BECAUSE YOUR TIME IS TOO VALUABLE TO SPEND HIRING THE WRONG FIT
At HELM, we understand what’s at stake. Hiring the wrong person costs more than just money; it drains time, energy, and momentum. That’s why we focus on both fit and function.
• PROVEN PROCESS – We vet for values, not just resumes
• STRATEGIC MATCHMAKING – We place for performance and long-term value
• BUSINESS-CENTERED RESULTS – Every hire is aligned with your goals
We understand that as a business leader, you are not just hiring for skills. You are hiring for alignment, initiative, and reliability. That’s why HELM focuses on both competence and chemistry.
Meet our founder
MEGAN METZGER
FOUNDER & CEO
Megan Metzger is an entrepreneur, organizational strategist, and proud mother of four. She began her career in child care at just 11 years old and launched Preferred ChildCare as a college student in 2001. Since then, she has built multiple businesses that support working families and business leaders across the globe.
With a Master’s degree in Leadership & Organizational Development and certifications in Transformational Leadership and Consulting, Megan blends academic insight with lived experience. She has served as President of the International Nanny Association and as an adjunct professor at the University of North Carolina Greensboro.
What sets Megan apart isn’t just her resume—it’s her heart. As a widowed mother, she knows how much is riding on the right support system. Her businesses are powered by the belief that no one should have to choose between pursuing a meaningful career and having a life they love.
At HELM, Megan brings all of her wisdom, warmth, and work ethic to a new kind of recruitment experience—one where talent and leadership meet intentionality.
Our Core Values
MEANINGFUL WORK
We believe that work should be more than a paycheck. At HELM, we seek out roles and partnerships where people can contribute their talents to something they believe in because when work feels purposeful, performance follows.
INTEGRITY
We operate with honesty, respect, and transparency in every relationship. From our clients to our candidates, we honor trust and keep our word—even when no one is watching.
SERVICE-MINDED LEADERSHIP
We lead by lifting others. Whether it’s anticipating a client’s needs or helping a teammate succeed, we believe that true leadership begins with a willingness to serve.
CONNECTION
We believe business is personal. Real results come from real relationships, so we take the time to truly know and serve the people we work with.