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The QTI Group · 3 weeks ago

Executive Search & Recruiting Consultant

Madison, WI

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

3+ years exp

The QTI Group is seeking an Executive Search and Recruiting Consultant to support and lead full lifecycle recruitment across various levels. This role involves managing the search process, partnering with Boards of Directors and executive teams, and ensuring a diverse pool of executive-level talent.

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Hiring Manager

Nicki McCurdy, CDR, PHR, SHRM CP

Responsibilities

Partner with Boards of Directors, Search Committees, and executive teams to understand organizational needs and guide the full executive search process

Facilitate strategic conversations, helping groups stay aligned, focused, and on track throughout the search

Develop organizational and opportunity profiles that reflect client culture, strategy, and leadership needs

Conduct organizational analyses or surveys, when requested, to validate expectations and inform the search direction

Lead research, sourcing, and candidate development to ensure a qualified and diverse pool of executive-level talent

Build trusted relationships with executive candidates and assess cultural, leadership, and technical fit using interviews, assessments, and work samples

Guide client interviews and participate when appropriate to support structure, consistency, and candidate experience

Partner with clients to evaluate and develop competitive and compelling offers, including compensation, benefit, and relocation considerations

Manage full lifecycle recruitment for professional, technical, and management-level positions with limited supervision

Work directly with hiring leaders to develop proactive sourcing strategies and talent pipelines

Identify and attract candidates using traditional and creative sourcing methods

Screen, evaluate, and present qualified talent for client consideration

Develop written deliverables such as job descriptions, candidate summaries, and interview notes

Maintain regular communication with clients and candidates, ensuring strong relationships, transparency, and follow-through

Maintain accurate and compliant documentation within QTI systems

Represent QTI in professional, civic, and community settings to build credibility, visibility, and new business opportunities through active networking

Support new client development by collaborating with sales and marketing teams, following up on leads, and educating clients on QTI services

Cultivate and maintain client and industry relationships to support ongoing and future searches

Identify opportunities to refer clients to other QTI business units

Contribute to team knowledge-sharing and collaboration across the Executive & Professional Search division

In-person presence required for select client engagements, search committee meetings, or candidate interviews, so occasional travel required

Qualification

Executive search leadershipProfessional recruitment experienceClient relationship managementProfessional writingRecruitment software proficiencyCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsNegotiation skillsBachelor’s degreeSales-focused self-starterCustomer service skillsTime management skills

Required

A track record of personal accountability, strong work ethic, integrity, and proven organizational skills with attention to detail

Ability to manage client relationships, provide strong client consultative skills and work in a remote-team environment

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with proven ability to take initiative and build trusted relationships with clients and candidates

Strong professional writing skills, including the ability to craft clear, concise, and compelling client-facing materials such as search profiles, candidate summaries, interview guides, and strategic recommendations

Ability to navigate complex or sensitive conversations with diplomacy, clarity, and confidence

Ability to relate to individuals at all levels of an organization, from front line technician up through C-level executive often acting as the public face of an organization

Sales-focused self-starter with strong organizational and time management skills that include the ability to plan and coordinate work independently and balance multiple recruiting projects

Strong customer service, negotiation, decision-making and problem-solving skills

Ability to balance multiple searches, priorities, and stakeholders simultaneously

Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, Internet search techniques. Strong in the use of technology and tools such as CRMs, recruitment software platforms, LinkedIn Recruiter, etc

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in business, HR, or related field preferred

Minimum of 3 years' professional recruitment experience preferred

Demonstrated experience managing communications and expectations of multiple stakeholders, such as Boards of Directors or Search Committees, preferably in a professional or executive search capacity