Simon-Kucher
Team Lead, Senior Talent Acquisition Manager
Simon-Kucher, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
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Simon-Kucher Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. In the United States
- Atlanta | Boston | Chicago | New York
Simon-Kucher is seeking a
Team Lead, Senior Talent Acquisition Manager
to play a pivotal role within our North America Talent Acquisition team. This hands-on leadership role will oversee two experienced hire recruiters while also managing a personal portfolio of full-cycle requisitions. The ideal candidate will build strong relationships across all levels of the organization, partner closely with key stakeholders, and drive a strategic, high-impact hiring process – balancing team leadership with direct recruiting responsibilities.
Reporting to the Director of Talent Acquisition, this role requires a dynamic Recruiter with strong leadership capabilities, business acumen and the ability to operate at both strategic and tactical levels. The successful candidate will partner closely with Human Resources, business leaders, and stakeholders across the firm to drive a high performing, proactive, and collaborative recruitment function.
What Makes Us Special
Become part of a unique entrepreneurial team. Think independently, use your initiative, and take some risks. Entrepreneurship is a powerful force that drives the growth not only of our firm but our clients and people. Unlock the power of opportunity. Advance your career in a thriving company with a startup feel. We invest in your professional development every step of the way. Enjoy balance and flexible working. Be empowered to do your best work – whether it’s from home or in the office. Prioritize your health and well-being. No matter where you live, we offer a competitive suite of health benefits to help keep you and your loved ones safe. Invest in your future. All US and Canadian employees enjoy 401(k) & RRSP benefits with company matching. Work in a values-driven culture. At Simon-Kucher, our vision is to become the world's leading growth specialist. Our values guide the way we do business and communicate our distinctiveness. They sum up what we stand for, influence our culture, and drive how and why we do things.
How You Will Create An Impact
Team Leadership & Coaching Lead, mentor, and support two Senior TA Managers, driving accountability and consistency in search execution and stakeholder engagement. Monitor team performance and pipeline activity, providing guidance on search strategies and issue resolution. Serve as a thought partner to the Director of TA on team structure, process improvements, and long-term talent planning. Strategic Talent Acquisition Own and manage end-to-end recruitment for Consultant – Senior Director roles. Conduct consultative intake sessions with hiring leaders to define role scope, success criteria, and ideal candidate profiles. Build and execute multi-channel sourcing strategies to engage top-tier talent in competitive markets, using tools like LinkedIn Recruiter, ZoomInfo, and industry-specific platforms. Lead regular calibration meetings and provide strategic recommendations based on candidate pipeline and market feedback. Stakeholder Engagement & Influence Cultivate strong, trust-based relationships with Regional Leadership, HRBPs, and key stakeholders. Act as a strategic advisor on hiring plans, candidate positioning, and market dynamics. Partner with leaders to prioritize hiring needs and align recruitment activity with business objectives. Operational Excellence & Talent Branding Ensure delivery of a consistent, high-quality candidate experience that reflects Simon-Kucher’s culture and values. Proactively contribute market intelligence, candidate insights, and best practices to strengthen the overall TA function. Support initiatives related to employer branding, diversity hiring, and process optimization. Metrics & Performance Management Drive performance in a data-informed, metric-driven environment, with a focus on time-to-fill, quality of hire, and stakeholder satisfaction. Provide regular reporting and insights to TA leadership on pipeline health, conversion metrics, and hiring trends.
About You
7–10+ years of progressive corporate and/or search firm recruiting experience. 3+ years of experience leading full-life cycle recruitment for senior level roles. Proven track record managing or mentoring other recruiters or managing complex searches. Deep understanding of the Professional Services industry preferred. Skilled in stakeholder management, influence, and navigating ambiguity. Strong sense of ownership, urgency, and accountability from intake through offer. Adept in leading-edge sourcing tools and experience with ATS platforms. Experience leading a portfolio of complex requisitions, either at an agency or in-house across multiple divisions. Demonstrated experience working with and influencing multiple key stakeholders. Experience with defining program requirements and using data and metrics to determine improvements in the talent identification process. Advanced user in Excel functions (running and creating functions, pivot tables, charts, etc.) and PowerPoint preferred. Bachelor's degree preferred.
Additional Notes:
This job will be hybrid, minimum of 3 days in the office, in the Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, or New York office.
Compensation:
The pay range for this position is $150,000-$175,000 anually. Compensation may vary depending on relevant experience, skills, geographic location, and business needs. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, 13 paid holidays per year, medical/dental/vision insurance, basic life insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees.
About Simon-Kucher
Simon-Kucher is a global consultancy with more than 2,000 employees in 30 countries. Our sole focus is on unlocking better growth that drives measurable revenue and profit for our clients. We achieve this by optimizing every lever of their commercial strategy – product, price, innovation, marketing, and sales – based on deep insights into what customers want and value. With nearly 40 years of experience in monetization topics of all kinds, we are regarded as the world’s leading pricing and growth specialist.
Simon-Kucher is an Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) employer. Our employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected status.
We believe in building a culture that embraces belonging, creating an environment in which our people feel valued, are able to be themselves and feel their contribution matters. If we get that right, great things will happen; people will grow faster, innovate, feel valued, and create better outcomes for everyone – our people, our clients and, of course, our business.
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Team Lead, Senior Talent Acquisition Manager
role at
Simon-Kucher Join to apply for the
Team Lead, Senior Talent Acquisition Manager
role at
Simon-Kucher Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. In the United States
- Atlanta | Boston | Chicago | New York
Simon-Kucher is seeking a
Team Lead, Senior Talent Acquisition Manager
to play a pivotal role within our North America Talent Acquisition team. This hands-on leadership role will oversee two experienced hire recruiters while also managing a personal portfolio of full-cycle requisitions. The ideal candidate will build strong relationships across all levels of the organization, partner closely with key stakeholders, and drive a strategic, high-impact hiring process – balancing team leadership with direct recruiting responsibilities.
Reporting to the Director of Talent Acquisition, this role requires a dynamic Recruiter with strong leadership capabilities, business acumen and the ability to operate at both strategic and tactical levels. The successful candidate will partner closely with Human Resources, business leaders, and stakeholders across the firm to drive a high performing, proactive, and collaborative recruitment function.
What Makes Us Special
Become part of a unique entrepreneurial team. Think independently, use your initiative, and take some risks. Entrepreneurship is a powerful force that drives the growth not only of our firm but our clients and people. Unlock the power of opportunity. Advance your career in a thriving company with a startup feel. We invest in your professional development every step of the way. Enjoy balance and flexible working. Be empowered to do your best work – whether it’s from home or in the office. Prioritize your health and well-being. No matter where you live, we offer a competitive suite of health benefits to help keep you and your loved ones safe. Invest in your future. All US and Canadian employees enjoy 401(k) & RRSP benefits with company matching. Work in a values-driven culture. At Simon-Kucher, our vision is to become the world's leading growth specialist. Our values guide the way we do business and communicate our distinctiveness. They sum up what we stand for, influence our culture, and drive how and why we do things.
How You Will Create An Impact
Team Leadership & Coaching Lead, mentor, and support two Senior TA Managers, driving accountability and consistency in search execution and stakeholder engagement. Monitor team performance and pipeline activity, providing guidance on search strategies and issue resolution. Serve as a thought partner to the Director of TA on team structure, process improvements, and long-term talent planning. Strategic Talent Acquisition Own and manage end-to-end recruitment for Consultant – Senior Director roles. Conduct consultative intake sessions with hiring leaders to define role scope, success criteria, and ideal candidate profiles. Build and execute multi-channel sourcing strategies to engage top-tier talent in competitive markets, using tools like LinkedIn Recruiter, ZoomInfo, and industry-specific platforms. Lead regular calibration meetings and provide strategic recommendations based on candidate pipeline and market feedback. Stakeholder Engagement & Influence Cultivate strong, trust-based relationships with Regional Leadership, HRBPs, and key stakeholders. Act as a strategic advisor on hiring plans, candidate positioning, and market dynamics. Partner with leaders to prioritize hiring needs and align recruitment activity with business objectives. Operational Excellence & Talent Branding Ensure delivery of a consistent, high-quality candidate experience that reflects Simon-Kucher’s culture and values. Proactively contribute market intelligence, candidate insights, and best practices to strengthen the overall TA function. Support initiatives related to employer branding, diversity hiring, and process optimization. Metrics & Performance Management Drive performance in a data-informed, metric-driven environment, with a focus on time-to-fill, quality of hire, and stakeholder satisfaction. Provide regular reporting and insights to TA leadership on pipeline health, conversion metrics, and hiring trends.
About You
7–10+ years of progressive corporate and/or search firm recruiting experience. 3+ years of experience leading full-life cycle recruitment for senior level roles. Proven track record managing or mentoring other recruiters or managing complex searches. Deep understanding of the Professional Services industry preferred. Skilled in stakeholder management, influence, and navigating ambiguity. Strong sense of ownership, urgency, and accountability from intake through offer. Adept in leading-edge sourcing tools and experience with ATS platforms. Experience leading a portfolio of complex requisitions, either at an agency or in-house across multiple divisions. Demonstrated experience working with and influencing multiple key stakeholders. Experience with defining program requirements and using data and metrics to determine improvements in the talent identification process. Advanced user in Excel functions (running and creating functions, pivot tables, charts, etc.) and PowerPoint preferred. Bachelor's degree preferred.
Additional Notes:
This job will be hybrid, minimum of 3 days in the office, in the Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, or New York office.
Compensation:
The pay range for this position is $150,000-$175,000 anually. Compensation may vary depending on relevant experience, skills, geographic location, and business needs. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, 13 paid holidays per year, medical/dental/vision insurance, basic life insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees.
About Simon-Kucher
Simon-Kucher is a global consultancy with more than 2,000 employees in 30 countries. Our sole focus is on unlocking better growth that drives measurable revenue and profit for our clients. We achieve this by optimizing every lever of their commercial strategy – product, price, innovation, marketing, and sales – based on deep insights into what customers want and value. With nearly 40 years of experience in monetization topics of all kinds, we are regarded as the world’s leading pricing and growth specialist.
Simon-Kucher is an Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) employer. Our employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected status.
We believe in building a culture that embraces belonging, creating an environment in which our people feel valued, are able to be themselves and feel their contribution matters. If we get that right, great things will happen; people will grow faster, innovate, feel valued, and create better outcomes for everyone – our people, our clients and, of course, our business.
Simon-Kucher North America Talent Acquisition Team
simon-kucher.com/careers Seniority level
Seniority level Director Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
Job function Human Resources Industries Business Consulting and Services Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Simon-Kucher by 2x Get notified about new Senior Manager Talent Acquisition jobs in
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