Managing Director – HR Practice
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Managing Director leading executive search engagements at Modern Executive Solutions. Driving strategy, candidate experience, and team leadership in a flexible remote environment.
Responsibilities:
- Own the end-to-end execution of executive search engagements with the sponsorship and mentoring of a Senior Partner and supported by an Associate for research and candidate development.
- Drive momentum throughout the engagement, keeping workstreams moving with pace, discipline, and accountability.
- Partner closely with the Senior Partner, escalating client management challenges when appropriate while maintaining primary ownership of search execution.
- Maintain high standards of quality, professionalism, discretion, and follow-through across every stage of the engagement.
- Ensure a high-quality candidate experience and a professional, well-managed process from first outreach through completion.
Requirements:
- Significant experience in retained executive search or a closely related advisory environment.
- Proven ability to run complex executive search engagements with substantial client exposure and project ownership.
- Strong search strategy skills, including role shaping, target identification, market mapping, and candidate assessment.
- High emotional intelligence and strong interpersonal judgment.
- Excellent business acumen—with broad understanding of companies, industries and/or functions (particularly with publicly traded companies in the US and European markets).
- Confidence to challenge clients constructively when needed, without damaging trust or momentum.
- Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and direct research teams through ambiguity and adversity.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to synthesize information clearly and influence senior stakeholders.
- Strong project management discipline, attention to detail, and commitment to execution.
- Sound judgment in knowing when to handle an issue directly and when to involve a Senior Partner.
- A consultative mindset with a strong bias toward accountability and outcomes.
Benefits:
- Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy a robust benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with a 401(k) match.
- Flexibility & Balance: Benefit from a flexible remote work environment, paid parental leave, and an office setup stipend to support your work-from-home needs.
- Purpose-Driven Work: Join a team that is committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and gives back to the community by donating 10% of annual profits to support underserved youth and educational opportunities.
- Impactful Projects: Contribute to meaningful projects that positively impact clients’ organizations, communities, and the development of diverse leaders.
- Professional Growth: Gain exposure to various aspects of the business, with opportunities for mentorship, leadership development, and career advancement.
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