Senior Executive Search Lead End-to-End Placements

Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 115,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc. is seeking an Engagement Manager in Chicago to lead end-to-end executive searches, develop search strategies and position specifications, and mentor junior professionals across the firm.

You will conduct industry and client research, interview and assess candidates, write candidate assessments, and present qualified contenders to clients while expanding the firm’s market presence and client relationships.

Qualifications

• 6+ years professional experience or a minimum of 5+ years of transferable recruiting experience.
• An undergraduate BA/BS degree is required.
• Demonstrates an established and refined expertise in professional communications, exemplifying proficiency in written expression, verbal articulation, and engaging presentation delivery.

Responsibilities

• Creating effective search strategies and position specifications to present to the client.
• Conducting industry specific and client company research, mapping the executive talent landscape to present market insights to the Consultant/client.
• Preparing business development materials in collaboration with the Consultant to present to prospective clients.
• Contacting candidates to elicit interest in client opportunities, obtaining referrals, and/or collecting market intelligence and feedback.
• Conducting in-depth interviews to assess candidate qualifications and fit to position specifications.
• Writing candidate assessments and presenting qualified candidates to clients.
• Managing candidate relationships throughout the entire life cycle of the search and keeping the Search Consultant abreast of candidate updates.
• Managing client relationships by preparing and presenting status reports to clients.
• Developing market presence and personal brand with candidates and clients as an expert within a specific industry.

Skills

Recruiting experience

Professional communication

Client relationship management

Stakeholder collaboration

Salesforce

Education

BA/BS degree

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc. is seeking an Engagement Manager in Chicago to lead end-to-end executive searches, develop search strategies and position specifications, and mentor junior professionals across the firm.

You will conduct industry and client research, interview and assess candidates, write candidate assessments, and present qualified contenders to clients while expanding the firm’s market presence and client relationships.