Manager, Talent Acquisition

About the role

Partner with various service line leaders within A&M’s Private Equity Performance Improvement Services (PEPI) practice to provide sourcing and operational recruiting support. PEPI focuses on serving middle market and large cap private equity firms to improve operating results at their portfolio companies, with offices throughout the US.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intake calls, set sourcing strategies, interview, and present candidates for a variety of positions across PEPI service lines, including Transformation Services, Commercial Due Diligence, Interim Management, M&A Services, Manufacturing Operations Improvement, Supply Chain, and CFO Services.
• Source, interview, and present candidates for specific service lines, developing deep knowledge of specialty areas to pipeline candidates for review.
• Provide operational support, including scheduling interviews and gathering feedback from the interview team.
• Communicate with the Talent Acquisition team, Operations Leaders, Interview Team, and candidates to ensure transparency around interview feedback and next steps.
• Assist with market research, job descriptions, and talent insights to help hiring managers understand the recruiting market in their functional areas.
• Create innovative sourcing strategies using LinkedIn Recruiter, Jobvite (ATS), and various resume databases.
• Build and maintain pipelines of highly sought-after candidates, nurturing relationships and educating candidates about Alvarez & Marsal.
• Prepare offer letters and collaborate with the People Business Partner team to ensure offers align with salary bands and internal equity.
• Maintain requisitions and candidate records with meticulous attention to detail, providing reporting and metrics as needed.

Requirements

• 5-10+ years of full life cycle recruiting experience, preferably in a management consulting firm, executive search, or large fast-paced corporate environment.
• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Extensive senior-level/experienced hire recruitment experience.
• Strong research and candidate generation skills at the executive level, with the ability to build a high-volume, high-quality candidate pipeline under tight timelines.
• Aggressive "hunter" mentality with the ability to cold call and nurture long-term candidate relationships.
• Advanced Boolean search string skills.
• Demonstrated direct sourcing using an extensive personal network and online resume mining, with minimal reliance on job board postings.
• Ability to work well under pressure without compromising quality.
• Strong ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• LinkedIn Recruiter experience is required; Jobvite experience is a plus.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and tight deadlines.
• Strong business acumen and polished communication skills.
• Ability to work with ambiguity and escalate issues as needed.

Benefits

A&M prioritizes employee well-being and professional development, offering:

• A robust performance development process promoting continuous learning and career advancement.
• Top-notch training and on-the-job learning opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefits and resources to support personal and professional growth.
• A culture rooted in entrepreneurship, impact, and integrity, with a focus on fun, collaboration, and meritocracy.

Pay

The salary range is $100,000 - $120,000 annually, dependent on education, experience, skills, and geography. A&M also offers a discretionary bonus program based on individual and firm performance.