Search Manager - Perm Placement - Austin, TX

The Adecco Group; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Search Manager to execute full life-cycle search and placement services for mid- to senior-level opportunities. The role involves leading a team of recruiters, developing talent networks, and ensuring operational profitability. Ideal candidates will have substantial sales and recruiting experience, with a focus on client relations and team development.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Parental leave

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of successful sales experience.
• Minimum 3 years managing a recruiting or sales team.

Responsibilities

• Interview, hire, onboard, and develop a team of executive recruiters.
• Develop client accounts and generate new business.
• Analyze hiring needs and create strategic recruiting strategies.

Skills

Leadership skills

Effective verbal communication

Effective written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business

Job description

About this role

The Search Manager is responsible for executing the full life-cycle of search and placement services for top-tier, mid- to senior-level professional direct hire opportunities and talent. They will develop, oversee, and lead a team of Recruiters, ensuring their success within Adecco. This includes developing talent and client networks specific to the team’s verticals and managing the team’s operations to ensure profitability. Ideal candidates will have experience in developing talent and client networks within specific industry and profession verticals, as well as managing the placement process to successful conclusions. This entrepreneurial opportunity offers limitless earning potential, rewarding the manager based on their own and their team’s performance.

What you’ll be doing

1. Interview, hire, onboard, develop, and oversee a team of executive recruiters.
2. Develop client accounts and generate new business through leads, referrals, and marketing.
3. Partner with clients to define strategic objectives and hiring needs.
4. Analyze hiring needs, determine recruiting methods, and create/deploy strategic recruiting strategies and marketing initiatives.
5. Create a talent network of top professionals within designated industries and professions.
6. Conduct behavioral and competency-based interviews.
7. Assess talent and client requirements to ensure proper match, cultural fit, and compatibility.
8. Guide clients and talent through the interview and hiring process.
9. Facilitate negotiations and stay updated on industry trends and best practices.
10. Build subject matter expertise and maintain accurate records of activities.
11. Mentor and support newly hired recruiters, focusing on developing vertical expertise.
12. Create and maintain a positive office culture through events and team engagement.
13. Provide on-the-spot feedback and ongoing training to the team.
14. Conduct regional training and bi-annual performance reviews.
15. Generate new business within dedicated verticals and assess order viability.
16. Handle escalation calls and monitor daily team activity for coaching opportunities.
17. Partner with the VP to set and track annual goals.
18. Conduct weekly meetings and one-on-one reviews with new hires.
19. Assist in client visits, marketing calls, and agreement preparations, maintaining a regional book of business.
20. Establish and maintain a network of industry contacts through professional organizations.
21. Ensure compliance and safety standards are met.
22. Participate in special projects and other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

Minimum of five (5) years of successful sales experience, preferably in a service industry.

Minimum of three (3) years managing a recruiting or sales team.

Experience recruiting top-tier, mid- to senior-level candidates or relevant industry experience is preferred.

Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field, or a combination of education and related professional experience equivalent to seven (7) years.

• Leadership skills
• Proven success in managing and driving productivity
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships

Why choose us?

Join a global team dedicated to building better futures through our Future@Work strategy. We offer extensive career growth opportunities, support work-life balance, and foster a culture of inclusion and development. We believe in diversity, equity, and inclusion, and are committed to equal opportunity employment.

The anticipated annual base salary range for this position is $69,707 - $87,134, with compensation influenced by experience, education, skills, and location.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, voluntary benefits, wellness plans, and a 401(k) or deferred compensation plan. Paid leave includes PTO, holidays, community service days, and parental leave, prorated based on hire date.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Posting date: 03-31-2025