Senior Executive Search Lead - End-to-End Recruitment

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Disability leave

Parental leave

Paid time off

401k plan

Job summary

Heidrick & Struggles, Inc. seeks an Engagement Manager to lead the executive search lifecycle from candidate identification to placement with high autonomy. You will deliver top-tier client service and develop business development skills for future consulting growth.

You will oversee search strategies, candidate outreach, interviews, and assessments while mentoring junior professionals and upholding the firm’s ethics and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Requires 6+ years of professional recruiting experience or 5+ years transferable recruiting experience.
• BA/BS degree required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Proven ability to collaborate with external clients and candidates to achieve outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end executive search projects and deliver high-quality results.
• Develop search strategies and position specifications for clients.
• Research industry and client firms to map executive talent landscapes.
• Prepare business development materials with consultants for clients.
• Manage candidate relationships throughout the search lifecycle and provide updates to clients.
• Mentor junior search professionals and share subject matter expertise.
• Maintain ethics, quality, and integrity of all search information.

Skills

Communication skills

Client relationship management

Collaboration

Project management

Education

BA/BS degree

Tools

Salesforce CRM

Job description

Heidrick & Struggles, Inc. seeks an Engagement Manager to lead the executive search lifecycle from candidate identification to placement with high autonomy. You will deliver top-tier client service and develop business development skills for future consulting growth.

You will oversee search strategies, candidate outreach, interviews, and assessments while mentoring junior professionals and upholding the firm’s ethics and quality standards.