Manager, Talent Acquisition
Apply NowCompany: Spencer Stuart
Location: New York, NY 10025
Description:
Position Summary
The Manager, Talent Acquisition will be responsible for Consultant recruiting across all business lines: Executive Search, Leadership Advisory Services (LAS) and Private Equity. This role will drive the Firm's strategic Consultant hiring plan which is crucial to our continued growth and success serving clients and nurturing a distinctive culture. The Manager, TA will be a compelling presence in the marketplace, have the presence and gravitas to be a respected, credible thought partner to senior firm leadership and candidates in executing Consultant searches and achieving the hiring plan. This role anchors on relationship building with candidates, sources, and internal constituencies and will serve as an ambassador of Spencer Stuart in the talent market. The Manager, TA will deliver a phenomenal candidate experience and process to strengthen and elevate our market position as the employer of choice for exceptional talent.
The skill set for this position includes strong strategic thinking, communication skills and assessment abilities applied to evaluating senior level business experiences and professional capabilities. Successful candidates for the Manager, TA role will be comfortable with high-visibility responsibilities/deliverables, multi-project management with several firm leader stakeholders, and an unrelenting drive to drive exceptional outcomes. The Manager, TA, will be an excellent project manager, senior level/C-Suite search professional with keen judgement/discernment, results orientation and an energizing collaborator.
The location of this position will be flexible and could be based in any of our U.S. offices. Some travel will be required for firm meetings, convening events and relationship building.
Key Relationships
Reports to:
Head, Talent Acquisition-Americas
Key Relationships:
Regional Practice Leaders
Head of North America Region
Head of Latin America Region
North America Market Leaders
North America Talent Acquisition Team Members
Global Talent Acquisition Team Members
North America Finance Team
North America General Counsel and Legal Team
North America Human Resources Team
North America Marketing Team
North America Learning and Development Team
Chief People Officer
Key Responsibilities
Ideal Experience
15+ years of business experience
Of which, at least five years of experience in recruiting, executive search or talent acquisition within a top-tier professional services, consulting, or corporate environment.
Delivering results in a high-performance environment
Experience working in a high-performance and fast-paced environment in a role where multiple projects, stakeholders and competing demands are the norm while delivering high quality results.
Strong business acumen
Strong business acumen with familiarity and exposure to a broad range of industries is required. Financial savvy in constructing offers and partnering with Finance in the completion of break-even analysis. Aptitude to partner with General Counsel in understanding candidate post-employment obligations around non-solicitation of clients and colleagues.
Critical Capabilities for Success
Strategic Thinking and Innovation
Establishes oneself as a thought leader regarding recruiting. Understands Spencer Stuart's talent strategy and translates that strategy into effective, creative, and efficient recruiting execution. Articulates and communicates a compelling value proposition to top talent. Brings innovative ideas through creative thinking, analysis, reflection, competitive information, and engagement of colleagues. Willing to innovate and try new approaches.
Business Acumen/Intellectual Curiosity
Exhibits an excellent understanding of Spencer Stuart's work and positioning. Understands Spencer Stuart's executive search (industry and functional practices), LAS and PE businesses and can translate the talent needs into the marketplace. Seeks to learn about various practices and relevant backgrounds for consultant talent Keeps current on developments at Spencer Stuart and strategic implications for the Firm's talent needs.
Relationship Building
Excellent internal and external relationship building is core to being effective in this role to build a strong network. Having influence will help enable the person in this role to create a finely tuned process that has broad involvement. Spencer Stuart is a deeply relationship-based firm and strong internal relationships are needed to partner effectively and have credibility. Externally, this person will serve as an ambassador of Spencer Stuart to identify, build relationships with and recruit exceptional talent. Strong relationships in the talent marketplace will enable the candidate to solve searches more quickly and with better results. The successful candidate will do this by:
Interpersonal Skills
Excellent interpersonal skills are important in establishing internal relationships and networks. Interpersonal skills will play a critical role in building external relationships and enhancing the reputation of Spencer Stuart in the marketplace. Specifically, a successful candidate will be authentic, an active listener, interested in engaging with colleagues, prospects and sources, trustworthy, team-oriented and will bring a sense of humor and humanity to his/her interactions.
Communication Skills
Drives impact both internally and externally by communicating clearly and effectively with various constituencies. Produces high quality "client ready" written communication including emails, presentations and other written documents are key to effective communication and internal/external credibility.
Project Management
Excellent project management skills are required to drive and execute Consultant searches. Plans, manages and drives efforts to identify and develop a slate of high-quality candidates for each search. role. Using knowledge of the market, a network of contacts, research tools and own experience to help drive recruiting efforts. Balances multiple projects and priorities and works effectively with a range of individuals with differing styles to arrive at solutions for the Firm's talent needs. Role requires attention to detail while maintaining big picture thinking and a sense of urgency.
Judgment and Assessment
Insightfully assesses candidate experience, competencies and other relevant data to make sound recommendations to internal constituents about candidates' fit and interest in the role. Using own knowledge and experience to frame the right questions to elicit information from the prospect/candidate. Integrates evolving best practices in assessment into internal recruiting effort. Demonstrates excellent judgment with sensitive personnel information.
The base compensation range for this position is $140,000 - $150,000 per year. The actual base compensation offered within this range will be dependent on the individual's skills, experiences, and qualifications. This position will be eligible to participate in our annual discretionary bonus program.
Spencer Stuart also offers a competitive benefits package, which includes:
Spencer Stuart is a proud equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to non-discrimination without regard to actual or perceived race, ethnicity, creed, color, religion, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), national origin, immigration status, ancestry, age, marital status, protected veteran status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any basis prohibited under applicable federal, state or local law.
The Manager, Talent Acquisition will be responsible for Consultant recruiting across all business lines: Executive Search, Leadership Advisory Services (LAS) and Private Equity. This role will drive the Firm's strategic Consultant hiring plan which is crucial to our continued growth and success serving clients and nurturing a distinctive culture. The Manager, TA will be a compelling presence in the marketplace, have the presence and gravitas to be a respected, credible thought partner to senior firm leadership and candidates in executing Consultant searches and achieving the hiring plan. This role anchors on relationship building with candidates, sources, and internal constituencies and will serve as an ambassador of Spencer Stuart in the talent market. The Manager, TA will deliver a phenomenal candidate experience and process to strengthen and elevate our market position as the employer of choice for exceptional talent.
The skill set for this position includes strong strategic thinking, communication skills and assessment abilities applied to evaluating senior level business experiences and professional capabilities. Successful candidates for the Manager, TA role will be comfortable with high-visibility responsibilities/deliverables, multi-project management with several firm leader stakeholders, and an unrelenting drive to drive exceptional outcomes. The Manager, TA, will be an excellent project manager, senior level/C-Suite search professional with keen judgement/discernment, results orientation and an energizing collaborator.
The location of this position will be flexible and could be based in any of our U.S. offices. Some travel will be required for firm meetings, convening events and relationship building.
Key Relationships
Reports to:
Head, Talent Acquisition-Americas
Key Relationships:
Regional Practice Leaders
Head of North America Region
Head of Latin America Region
North America Market Leaders
North America Talent Acquisition Team Members
Global Talent Acquisition Team Members
North America Finance Team
North America General Counsel and Legal Team
North America Human Resources Team
North America Marketing Team
North America Learning and Development Team
Chief People Officer
Key Responsibilities
- Lead recruiting strategy, candidate development and processes for the Consultant cohort. Elevate our recruiting strategy and execution to attract top talent to meet our business needs as a thought partner to the Head of Talent Acquisition-Americas, Regional Practice Leaders and Head of North America Region, Head of Latin America Region, and other key stakeholders and colleagues.
- Lead internal stakeholder communication and management.
- Develop and maintain relationships with high potential Consultant prospects and candidates from competitors, consulting firms and industry.
- Partner with the Manager, DEI Recruiting-N.A., to support the Firm's talent objectives including close collaboration with our external diversity partner organizations focused on historically underrepresented groups.
- Develop Consultant position specifications and drive candidate generation through internal and external sourcing and networking, research, our internal proprietary database, and strategic talent convening events.
- Develop, cultivate, assess and reference candidates; work with businesses (Search, LAS, PE) to manage the interview, decision and close process for consultant candidates and hires.
- Provide search updates (via Client Portal) and materials as necessary to stakeholder teams, Practice, Regional and Firm leadership.
- Provide input into the crucial on-boarding plan for new hires based on interview and reference feedback.
- Maintain updated information about searches and outcomes to capture learning and innovation, as well as reporting to key business leaders.
Ideal Experience
15+ years of business experience
Of which, at least five years of experience in recruiting, executive search or talent acquisition within a top-tier professional services, consulting, or corporate environment.
Delivering results in a high-performance environment
Experience working in a high-performance and fast-paced environment in a role where multiple projects, stakeholders and competing demands are the norm while delivering high quality results.
Strong business acumen
Strong business acumen with familiarity and exposure to a broad range of industries is required. Financial savvy in constructing offers and partnering with Finance in the completion of break-even analysis. Aptitude to partner with General Counsel in understanding candidate post-employment obligations around non-solicitation of clients and colleagues.
Critical Capabilities for Success
Strategic Thinking and Innovation
Establishes oneself as a thought leader regarding recruiting. Understands Spencer Stuart's talent strategy and translates that strategy into effective, creative, and efficient recruiting execution. Articulates and communicates a compelling value proposition to top talent. Brings innovative ideas through creative thinking, analysis, reflection, competitive information, and engagement of colleagues. Willing to innovate and try new approaches.
Business Acumen/Intellectual Curiosity
Exhibits an excellent understanding of Spencer Stuart's work and positioning. Understands Spencer Stuart's executive search (industry and functional practices), LAS and PE businesses and can translate the talent needs into the marketplace. Seeks to learn about various practices and relevant backgrounds for consultant talent Keeps current on developments at Spencer Stuart and strategic implications for the Firm's talent needs.
Relationship Building
Excellent internal and external relationship building is core to being effective in this role to build a strong network. Having influence will help enable the person in this role to create a finely tuned process that has broad involvement. Spencer Stuart is a deeply relationship-based firm and strong internal relationships are needed to partner effectively and have credibility. Externally, this person will serve as an ambassador of Spencer Stuart to identify, build relationships with and recruit exceptional talent. Strong relationships in the talent marketplace will enable the candidate to solve searches more quickly and with better results. The successful candidate will do this by:
- Cultivating and maintaining an external network in a thoughtful, strategic manner.
- Building a pipeline by getting to know prospects and maintaining relationships, even when there is not an immediate need.
- Maintaining a strong internal network to identify referrals.
Interpersonal Skills
Excellent interpersonal skills are important in establishing internal relationships and networks. Interpersonal skills will play a critical role in building external relationships and enhancing the reputation of Spencer Stuart in the marketplace. Specifically, a successful candidate will be authentic, an active listener, interested in engaging with colleagues, prospects and sources, trustworthy, team-oriented and will bring a sense of humor and humanity to his/her interactions.
Communication Skills
Drives impact both internally and externally by communicating clearly and effectively with various constituencies. Produces high quality "client ready" written communication including emails, presentations and other written documents are key to effective communication and internal/external credibility.
Project Management
Excellent project management skills are required to drive and execute Consultant searches. Plans, manages and drives efforts to identify and develop a slate of high-quality candidates for each search. role. Using knowledge of the market, a network of contacts, research tools and own experience to help drive recruiting efforts. Balances multiple projects and priorities and works effectively with a range of individuals with differing styles to arrive at solutions for the Firm's talent needs. Role requires attention to detail while maintaining big picture thinking and a sense of urgency.
Judgment and Assessment
Insightfully assesses candidate experience, competencies and other relevant data to make sound recommendations to internal constituents about candidates' fit and interest in the role. Using own knowledge and experience to frame the right questions to elicit information from the prospect/candidate. Integrates evolving best practices in assessment into internal recruiting effort. Demonstrates excellent judgment with sensitive personnel information.
The base compensation range for this position is $140,000 - $150,000 per year. The actual base compensation offered within this range will be dependent on the individual's skills, experiences, and qualifications. This position will be eligible to participate in our annual discretionary bonus program.
Spencer Stuart also offers a competitive benefits package, which includes:
- Retirement savings plan with discretionary profit sharing contribution and employer match;
- PTO (minimum 15 days per year, increases with tenure), paid sick time (10 days per year), company holidays (12 days per year), and paid leaves of absence when applicable;
- Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, and healthcare flexible spending account;
- Life Insurance, and short-term and long-term disability insurance;
- Wellness benefits, including an employee assistance program, virtual mental health program, and mindfulness program; and
- Voluntary benefit options, including supplemental life insurance, identity theft protection, and whole life insurance with long-term care and critical illness coverage.
Spencer Stuart is a proud equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to non-discrimination without regard to actual or perceived race, ethnicity, creed, color, religion, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), national origin, immigration status, ancestry, age, marital status, protected veteran status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any basis prohibited under applicable federal, state or local law.