Manager, Talent Acquisition

Alvarez & Marsal; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Alvarez & Marsal is seeking a senior recruiting professional to lead full life cycle sourcing for its Private Equity Performance Improvement Services practice. You will partner with service-line leaders, develop candidate pipelines, and present top talent for senior roles across the US.

The role demands a proactive hunter mentality, strong research skills, and expertise with LinkedIn Recruiter and Jobvite. Join a high-paced consulting environment with a focus on quality and impact, reporting to

Qualifications

• 5-10+ years of full life cycle recruiting. Experience with a management consulting firm, executive search, or large fast-paced corporate environment
• Bachelor's Degree required
• Extensive senior-level/experienced hire recruitment experience
• Strong research and candidate generation skills at the executive level, with the ability to generate a high-volume and high-quality candidate pipeline under very tight timelines
• Aggressive hunter mentality with the ability to cold call and nurture long term relationships with candidates
• Advanced Boolean search string skills
• Demonstrated direct sourcing using extensive personal network and online resume mining with minimal reliance on job board postings
• Works well under pressure, without compromising quality of service or work
• Ability to work well independently and as a member of a team
• LinkedIn Recruiter experience is a must
• Jobvite experience a plus
• Ability to manage competing priorities and tight deadlines
• Strong business acumen and polished communication skills
• Ability to work with ambiguity and elevate issues as needed

Responsibilities

• Partner with various service line leaders to provide sourcing and operational recruiting support. Conduct intake calls, set the sourcing strategy, interview and present candidates for a variety of positions
• Source, interview and present candidates for specific service lines. Learn the specialty areas that require support and pipeline candidates for review
• Provide operational support when needed. Assist with scheduling interviews and gathering feedback from the interview team
• Communicate with the Talent Acquisition team, Operations Leaders, Interview Team and candidates to ensure everyone involved in the recruiting process is aware of interview feedback and next steps in the interview process
• Assist with market research, job descriptions and talent insights that will help hiring managers understand the recruiting market in their functional areas
• Create innovative sourcing strategies. Frequent use of LinkedIn Recruiter, sourcing in Jobvite (ATS), and different resume databases
• Create and maintain pipelines of highly sought-after candidates. Thoughtfully nurture relationships and educate candidates about Alvarez & Marsal
• Prepare offer letters and work with the People Business Partner team to ensure offers are in line with salary bands / internal equity
• Maintain requisitions and candidate records with meticulous attention to detail. Provide reporting and metrics as needed

Skills

Full life cycle recruiting

Executive search

LinkedIn Recruiter

Boolean search

Sourcing

Candidate pipeline development

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

Jobvite

ATS

Job description

About Alvarez & Marsal Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with entrepreneurial, action and results-oriented professionals. We take a hands-on approach to solving our clients' problems and assisting them in reaching their potential. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work-guided by A&M's core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity are why our people love working at A&M.

Description

About Alvarez & Marsal

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with entrepreneurial, action and results-oriented professionals. We take a hands-on approach to solving our clients' problems and assisting them in reaching their potential. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work-guided by A&M's core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity are why our people love working at A&M.

The Team

A&M's Private Equity Performance Improvement Services (PEPI) practice, with offices throughout the US, focuses on serving the middle market and large cap private equity firms who have engaged A&M to help improve operating results at their portfolio companies. Our professionals are aligned with a PEPI service line to promote the development of deep functional skills & experiences and to maximize our ability to tailor solutions to solve our clients' business issues.

Our PEPI Services Include

• Transformation Services
• Commercial Due Diligence
• Interim Management
• M&A Services
• Manufacturing Operations Improvement
• Supply Chain
• CFO Services

How You Will Contribute

• Partner with various service line leaders to provide sourcing and operational recruiting support. Conduct intake calls, set the sourcing strategy, interview and present candidates for a variety of positions
• Source, interview and present candidates for specific service lines. Learn the specialty areas that require support and pipeline candidates for review
• Provide operational support when needed. Assist with scheduling interviews and gathering feedback from the interview team
• Communicate with the Talent Acquisition team, Operations Leaders, Interview Team and candidates to ensure everyone involved in the recruiting process is aware of interview feedback and next steps in the interview process
• Assist with market research, job descriptions and talent insights that will help hiring managers understand the recruiting market in their functional areas
• Create innovative sourcing strategies. Frequent use of LinkedIn Recruiter, sourcing in Jobvite (ATS), and different resume databases
• Create and maintain pipelines of highly sought-after candidates. Thoughtfully nurture relationships and educate candidates about Alvarez & Marsal
• Prepare offer letters and work with the People Business Partner team to ensure offers are in line with salary bands / internal equity
• Maintain requisitions and candidate records with meticulous attention to detail. Provide reporting and metrics as needed

Requirements / Skills

• 5-10+ years of full life cycle recruiting. Experience with a management consulting firm, executive search, or large fast-paced corporate environment
• Bachelor's Degree required
• Extensive senior-level/experienced hire recruitment experience
• Strong research and candidate generation skills at the executive level, with the ability to generate a high-volume and high-quality candidate pipeline under very tight timelines
• Aggressive hunter mentality with the ability to cold call and nurture long term relationships with candidates
• Advanced Boolean search string skills
• Demonstrated direct sourcing using extensive personal network and online resume mining with minimal reliance on job board postings
• Works well under pressure, without compromising quality of service or work
• Ability to work well independently and as a member of a team
• LinkedIn Recruiter experience is a must
• Jobvite experience a plus
• Ability to manage competing priorities and tight deadlines
• Strong business acumen and polished communication skills
• Ability to work with ambiguity and elevate issues as needed

Your journey at A&M

We recognize that our people are the driving force behind our success, which is why we prioritize an employee experience that fosters each person's unique professional and personal development. Our robust performance development process promotes continuous learning, rewards your contributions, and fosters a culture of meritocracy. With top-notch training and on-the-job learning opportunities, you can acquire new skills and advance your career. We prioritize your well-being, providing benefits and resources to support you on your personal journey. Our people consistently highlight the growth opportunities, our unique, entrepreneurial culture, and the fun we have together as their favorite aspects of working at A&M. The possibilities are endless for high-performing and passionate professionals.

Culture & Values

At Alvarez & Marsal, our core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity guide everything we do, shaping a culture rooted in entrepreneurship, impact, and integrity. We trust our people to take ownership early, contribute to meaningful challenges, and drive results that matter. We empower growth and champion diverse perspectives. Above all, we value doing the right thing. For those ready to roll up their sleeves, lead with integrity, and be difference makers, this is where it starts.

Thesalaryrange is $100,000- $120,000annually, dependent on several variables including but not limited to education, experience, skills, and geography. In addition, A&M offers a discretionary bonus program which is based on a number of factors, including individual and firm performance. Please ask your recruiter for details.