Susan is the co-founder of Miller Klein Group. Building on her diverse experience in business, including HR recruitment at a top investment bank, Susan has amassed a strong roster of clients that rely on her to fill human resources and administrative support roles in their companies. She knows how to find great talent and skillfully assesses their capabilities and compatibility for prospective employers. With unmatched client service skills, Susan consistently builds our open job roster and candidate pool with highly praised referrals.

Susan started her career at Lord & Taylor in an executive training program for buyers. She went on to work in media at the Radio Advertising Bureau and then joined Bankers Trust where she first gained considerable experience as an HR generalist and then became a dedicated recruiter. Susan moved to the agency side of HR almost 20 years ago and hasn’t looked back. She loves finding great talent for top- notch companies and is thrilled to make those matches day in and day out.

Susan graduated SUNY Albany with a BA in Communications and later earned her MA in Organizational Psychology from Teachers College at Columbia University. Lesley and Susan started MKG in 2009, with the shared conviction that people always need people, even during a recession. They are proud of their firm’s ongoing growth and emergence as a leader in HR and admin recruitment in the NY metropolitan area.

When not working, Susan enjoys spending time with her husband, 3 children and huge extended family. Whenever possible, she listens to great biographies on Audible and rides the Peloton bike, often at the same time.

smiller@mkgsearch.com
212.355.3700

Lesley is the co-founder of Miller Klein Group. As a highly regarded recruitment professional, Lesley co-leads the Miller Klein Group team to provide high level service to clients and candidates. Lesley has worked diligently with clients to ensure they hire the best talent in the market. She has developed a client roster of top tier firms across numerous industries. In addition, Lesley works closely with candidates to help them land a great new role. Lesley combines her passion for working with clients and candidates to offer a first-class service.

Lesley attended Lehigh University where she studied Psychology with a French minor. She went on to receive her MA in Organizational Psychology from Teachers College at Columbia University. Prior to starting her own recruiting firm, Lesley’s career grew from Talent Acquisition and HR Business Partner to Head of Human Resources. Lesley and Susan joined forces in 2009 forming the Miller Klein Group, and they haven’t slowed down since!

In her free time, Lesley loves spending time with her two sons, extended family and friends, hiking with her dog Teddy, reading a great novel, and binge-watching Netflix. Otherwise, you will find her on the pickle or paddle court.

lklein@mkgsearch.com
212.355.3700

Liz joined the MKG team in 2014 bringing a strong recruiting background and a great sense of humor, making her a perfect fit! She spent 10 years in talent acquisition within the retail sector, working for Pivotal Search Group, a division of the Haley Stuart Group. She recruited C-level executives for top clients on a national scale, on both contingent and retained searches. Liz’s keen ability to source and identify qualified candidates for very specific searches contributed to her success at Pivotal and propelled her to a seamless transition in the Admin and HR space. Liz has also cultivated strong client relationships in the financial services and biotech industries. Her warm and approachable demeanor is one of her best qualities. She holds a BA in Psychology/Business from Ithaca College.

Outside of work, Liz enjoys barre classes, pickleball, and spending time with family and friends. She and her husband are proud parents of three sons and enjoy their growing family, including their daughters-in-law and two beloved grandpups.

lschneiderman@mkgsearch.com
212.355.3700

Jess is the most recent addition to the MKG team. Joining in 2026 as a Recruiting Coordinator, Jess brings hands-on experience in human resources and employee operations. Prior to joining MKG, she spent a year and a half as an HR Coordinator within a fast-paced medical practice where she managed the full employee lifecycle. Her most prominent areas of expertise include talent acquisition and maintaining backend organization, making her an excellent addition to the MKG team.

In addition, Jess enjoys helping create positive candidate experiences while keeping processes running smoothly behind the scenes. She thrives in fast-moving environments and balances multiple priorities with professionalism and care. Jess graduated from Sacred Heart University, where she studied management and played on the university's women’s volleyball team. Her studies and commitment to teamwork shine through at MKG.

In her free time, Jess enjoys trying new foods, having movie nights with her friends, and jamming to her favorite music – anything from the ‘80s. Her two Bernedoodles even join in on the dancing fun.

jfoss@mkgsearch.com
212.355.3700