HireBetter
HireBetter is a national recruiting firm that partners directly with founders, executives, and investors to build next-level leadership teams. We specialize in retained search and talent strategy that helps high-growth companies scale faster and smarter.
The Opportunity
HireBetter is seeking an experienced
Engagement Director
to lead executive search engagements for high-growth clients. This is a hands-on role for a seasoned recruiting leader who can combine executive presence, consultative advisory skills, and full life-cycle recruiting expertise. The ideal candidate will bring experience in retained executive search and in-house talent acquisition, with exposure to RPO or contingency models as a plus. More than filling roles, the Engagement Director will act as a trusted advisor to our clients (including CEOs, boards, and investors) - guiding leadership conversations, asking the right questions, and ensuring searches are aligned to the client’s true needs. Overview
Responsibilities
Serve as the primary client partner, leading executive search engagements and advising CEOs, founders, and boards on talent strategy Lead retained and executive-level searches, serving as the face of HireBetter throughout the engagement Assess and refine client needs, asking thoughtful questions and ensuring role requirements align with organizational objectives Manage the full search lifecycle: sourcing strategy, candidate outreach, deep behavioral interviews, shortlisting, client presentation, and reference checks Collaborate closely with the delivery team to execute searches efficiently and effectively Guide clients on interview best practices and provide candid, actionable feedback to ensure an exceptional candidate and client experience Lead after-action reviews to continuously improve search outcomes Qualifications
8+ years of executive-level recruiting experience, with a mix of retained search and in-house talent acquisition; experience in RPO or contingency search a plus Proven track record recruiting C-suite and senior executives (CEO, CFO, CMO, CHRO, etc.), ideally in professional services, private equity, or high-growth environments Strong executive presence with the ability to confidently engage, influence, and guide senior leaders and boards High emotional intelligence and exceptional listening skills; able to uncover and address clients’ true needs Demonstrated ability to differentiate between recruiting models (retained, contingent, in-house, RPO) and communicate value to clients Skilled at consultative problem-solving, including advising on role definition and guiding difficult client conversations Strong sourcing and recruiting capabilities Excellent writing, communication, and presentation skills with a confident, approachable style Highly organized, able to manage multiple executive searches simultaneously while delivering exceptional client service Entrepreneurial mindset; experience as a business owner or senior leader is a strong plus Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Human Resources and Consulting Industries
Executive Search Services
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Engagement Director
to lead executive search engagements for high-growth clients. This is a hands-on role for a seasoned recruiting leader who can combine executive presence, consultative advisory skills, and full life-cycle recruiting expertise. The ideal candidate will bring experience in retained executive search and in-house talent acquisition, with exposure to RPO or contingency models as a plus. More than filling roles, the Engagement Director will act as a trusted advisor to our clients (including CEOs, boards, and investors) - guiding leadership conversations, asking the right questions, and ensuring searches are aligned to the client’s true needs. Overview
Responsibilities
Serve as the primary client partner, leading executive search engagements and advising CEOs, founders, and boards on talent strategy Lead retained and executive-level searches, serving as the face of HireBetter throughout the engagement Assess and refine client needs, asking thoughtful questions and ensuring role requirements align with organizational objectives Manage the full search lifecycle: sourcing strategy, candidate outreach, deep behavioral interviews, shortlisting, client presentation, and reference checks Collaborate closely with the delivery team to execute searches efficiently and effectively Guide clients on interview best practices and provide candid, actionable feedback to ensure an exceptional candidate and client experience Lead after-action reviews to continuously improve search outcomes Qualifications
8+ years of executive-level recruiting experience, with a mix of retained search and in-house talent acquisition; experience in RPO or contingency search a plus Proven track record recruiting C-suite and senior executives (CEO, CFO, CMO, CHRO, etc.), ideally in professional services, private equity, or high-growth environments Strong executive presence with the ability to confidently engage, influence, and guide senior leaders and boards High emotional intelligence and exceptional listening skills; able to uncover and address clients’ true needs Demonstrated ability to differentiate between recruiting models (retained, contingent, in-house, RPO) and communicate value to clients Skilled at consultative problem-solving, including advising on role definition and guiding difficult client conversations Strong sourcing and recruiting capabilities Excellent writing, communication, and presentation skills with a confident, approachable style Highly organized, able to manage multiple executive searches simultaneously while delivering exceptional client service Entrepreneurial mindset; experience as a business owner or senior leader is a strong plus Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Human Resources and Consulting Industries
Executive Search Services
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