Director Executive Search

The Truity Partners’ Executive Search team offers the resources and expertise of a large, retained search firm with the accessibility and hands-on attention of a boutique organization. The close-knit team has more than 70 years of combined search experience and a nationwide professional network. With expertise in recruiting C-Suite, Vice President and Director level positions across general management, operations, accounting/finance, and human resources, we partner with private equity firms and portfolio companies, privately held companies, and publicly traded organizations across North America to fulfill their talent needs.

Culture

Truity Partners thrives on a culture of collaboration, trust, and integrity, empowering our team to drive the business forward with autonomy and purpose. We are dedicated to delivering exceptional service to our clients and candidates, forging lasting relationships built on trust and doing what’s right. This is proven by our extremely high Net Promoter Score, far exceeding the industry average. At Truity Partners, every achievement is a collective victory. We celebrate these milestones—and every small victory along the way—with camaraderie and enthusiasm, reaffirming our belief that shared wins drive shared success.

Leaders who are successful at Truity Partners are dedicated, competitive, self-motivated, enthusiastic professionals who also are compassionate, team-oriented servant leaders. The firm upholds an environment where professional development and training is paramount, providing the tools and resources necessary to be successful.

SCOPE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Executive Search Consultant is a client-facing role responsible for leading life cycle recruitment from winning senior-level executive search engagements, representing Truity Partners in the marketplace, and executing client assignments to the highest standards of quality.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Spearhead recruiting assignments from lead qualification to candidate placement
• Develop, drive and manage strong business relationships with clients to ensure successful placements and guarantee customer satisfaction
• Secure repeat business, maintain regular contact with core clients, previous clients, placed candidates and prospective clients on a continual basis
• Lead search kick-off meetings with hiring managers to scope search project by obtaining information that clearly defines the specifics of the job including the responsibilities, requirements, compensation, company culture, etc.
• Effectively evaluate candidate qualifications by conducting thorough in-depth interviews
• Successfully communicate each candidate’s experience and qualifications for the opportunity at hand and advise the client on candidate background, expertise and career potential
• Manage and negotiate both the selection and offer process including but not limited to candidate compensation, benefits, relocation, and pre-close of the candidate
• Develop and maintain strong professional relationships with candidates by providing superior candidate care including clearly defining position requirements and recruiting process, timely updates on progress, interview preparation and debriefing
• Partner with the Research Associates to clearly define research plan and support execution
• Work closely with the Practice Coordinator to ensure interviews are scheduled and confirmed in a timely manner

EXPERIENCE / SKILLS REQUIRED:

• 10+ years of specific experience in Executive Search, Recruitment and/or Talent Acquisition including client and candidate management
• Bachelor of Arts, Science or Business Administration degree from an accredited college or university is required.
• Shows initiative, energy, intelligence, creativity, and a desire for building a business
• An eagerness and willingness to learn and grow
• Values collaboration and continuous improvement, both at the team and company level
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Displays great listening skills and emotional intelligence

Applicants must reside in one of the following states:

• Illinois
• Minnesota
• Wisconsin