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.
• Maintain and nurture pipelines of highly sought-after candidates, educating them about Alvarez & Marsal.
• Prepare offer letters in collaboration with the People Business Partner team, ensuring alignment 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 with 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 high-volume, high-quality candidate pipelines 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 personal networks and online resume mining, with minimal reliance on job board postings.
• Ability to work well under pressure without compromising quality.
• Strong ability to work 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 discretionary bonus program based on individual and firm performance.

Pay

The salary range for this role is $100,000 - $120,000 annually, dependent on education, experience, skills, and geography.

About Alvarez & Marsal

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm known for its entrepreneurial, action-oriented, and results-driven professionals. The firm’s culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who positively impact clients and shape the industry. Core values—Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity—guide a collaborative and engaging work environment.