Principal - Executive Recruiter, Search Delivery Excellence

Miramar Global Executive Search; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 245,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Principal - Executive Recruiter to enhance search delivery excellence in a collaborative environment. This exciting role involves managing senior searches, optimizing processes, and leading a dedicated team to provide exceptional candidate and client experiences. With a focus on innovation and operational excellence, you will drive best practices and foster a culture of continuous improvement. Join a forward-thinking company that values professional growth, teamwork, and a commitment to delivering world-class talent solutions in a dynamic market. This is your opportunity to make a significant impact in the executive search field.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Disability Insurance

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in executive search and recruitment.
• Strong knowledge of search methodologies and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage senior searches and optimize search processes.
• Lead the search delivery team and mentor members.

Skills

Executive Search

Candidate Management

Team Leadership

Process Optimization

Client Coordination

Data-Driven Decision Making

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

Invenias Database

Search Tools

Job description

Principal - Executive Recruiter, Search Delivery Excellence

Principal - Executive Recruiter, Search Delivery Excellence

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Over the span of more than 15 years, Miramar Global Executive Search has grown to become one of the most respected and highly recommended Executive Search and Recruiting firms in the country.

Miramar Global is a leader in executive search and talent acquisition. We help the greatest companies fulfil their ambitions by providing world-class talent. Serving the most innovative companies in the world across technology, automotive, science, industrial and consumer markets, we combine deep commercial insight with leading-edge head-hunting capabilities to deliver high performing talent that sets our clients apart.

Operating from our offices in North America, the UK, Zurich, Singapore and our new office in Dubai we deliver a unified global service. Companies hire us to identify, assess and recruit ‘best in class’ forward thinkers that will future-proof their business whilst driving continued success and growth. We assist our customers to outpace their competition through delivering executive teams with a combination of diversity, creativity, technical prowess and commercial rigor. Our goal is to deliver innovative talent solutions that challenge thinking, whilst bringing creativity and effectiveness in a recruitment process.

Location: New York, NY (Midtown Manhattan office 2-3 days per week)

Role: Executive Search and Recruiting, Senior Candidate Management, Team Management, Search Delivery Excellence

Salary: Commensurate with Experience

ROLE OVERVIEW

You will be responsible for managing senior searches for the US business, working closely with the US Managing Partner and Principals. You will collaborate closely with the search team, provide strategic guidance, optimize search processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness and drive delivery excellence throughout.

You are an integral part of Miramar’s success in delivering exceptional candidate and client experiences. As part of the engine room for the business you will be providing insightful information, through a variety of tasks, including industry research, headhunting, candidate qualification, process management and client co-ordination.

As a Principal, you will lead client delivery with our Partners. This role requires at least 5 years of retained executive search experience ideally.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• This role is critical to the continued success of the US business, responsible for developing and implementing best practices for search operations, focusing on streamlining processes, enhancing efficiency, and delivering exceptional candidate & client experiences.
• Lead the search delivery team, providing guidance, coaching, and mentoring to ensure consistent high-quality delivery across all search assignments.
• Collaborate with search partners and consultants to understand client requirements, develop customized search strategies, and deliver successful outcomes.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, regularly assessing and enhancing search methodologies, tools, and technologies to stay ahead in a competitive market.
• Implement performance metrics and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor and evaluate search delivery effectiveness, providing regular reporting and insights to leadership.
• Foster a culture of excellence, knowledge sharing, and learning within the search delivery team, promoting professional growth and development opportunities.
• Stay updated on industry trends, market insights, and emerging best practices, leveraging this knowledge to drive innovation and operational excellence.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to improve cross-functional collaboration, ensuring effective communication and coordination between search delivery and sales principals.
• Build relationships with senior candidates within selective industry specializations, building long term relationships and candidate pipelines.
• Managing client search kick-off meetings, leading the development of the search strategy, overseeing, and leading project timescales and running regular assignment update sessions with clients.
• Conduct all interviews with senior executives on assigned searches.
• Manage and support candidates through the interview process, providing them with an exceptional service and after care.
• To act as a mentor and guide to delivery team members, and a business partner to the wider organization.
• Be a ‘Miramar - best practice champion’ – driving process orientated global standards, continuously focusing on customer experience and satisfaction.
• Ensure the Invenias database is accurate and up to date at all times.

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE

• Proven experience in executive search, including search delivery & operational excellence.
• Strong knowledge of executive search processes, methodologies, and best practices.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to lead, inspire, and mentor a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with clients, candidates, and internal stakeholders effectively. Analytical mindset with the ability to drive data-driven decision-making and performance improvements.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail, capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficient in using search tools, databases, and technology platforms.
• Results-oriented mindset with a focus on delivering exceptional candidate experiences and achieving business objectives.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing priorities and navigate in a fast-paced, performance focused environment.

ABOUT US

• Miramar is an open and entrepreneurial environment, we enjoy working together and actively nurture a cohesive, high-performance culture.
• Everyone in the business meets for virtual ‘townhalls’ every two weeks. We regroup and connect as a global company, discuss projects, themes, news and share successes from around the business.
• Each staff member has a bespoke business and personal development plan, supported through regular meetings with their Regional Partners and our Global Operations Director.
• The company enjoys regular socials, including key events during summer and winter. Annual trips to the UK Headquarters.

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

We will take an active role in supporting and developing your career, with regular one to one sessions, monthly performance meetings and regular training workshops. We use professional performance coaches and leading figures to support the Miramar team in ensuring positive wellbeing and productivity.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research, General Business, and Sales

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting

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