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, helping improve operating results at their portfolio companies. This role involves deep collaboration with Talent Acquisition, Operations Leaders, and interview teams to source, interview, and present candidates for a variety of positions across PEPI’s service lines, including:

• Transformation Services
• Commercial Due Diligence
• Interim Management
• M&A Services
• Manufacturing Operations Improvement
• Supply Chain
• CFO Services

Responsibilities

• Conduct intake calls and set sourcing strategies for open roles.
• Source, interview, and present candidates for specific service lines, developing expertise in specialty areas to pipeline high-quality talent.
• Provide operational support, including scheduling interviews and gathering feedback from interview teams.
• Communicate with Talent Acquisition, Operations Leaders, interview teams, and candidates to ensure transparency around feedback and next steps.
• Assist with market research, job descriptions, and talent insights to help hiring managers understand the recruiting landscape in their functional areas.
• Create innovative sourcing strategies using LinkedIn Recruiter, Jobvite (ATS), and other resume databases.
• Maintain pipelines of highly sought-after candidates, nurturing relationships and educating candidates 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 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 high-volume, high-quality pipelines under tight timelines.
• Aggressive "hunter" mentality with the ability to cold-call and nurture long-term candidate relationships.
• Advanced Boolean search string skills and 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, manage competing priorities, and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong business acumen and polished communication skills.
• Ability to work with ambiguity and escalate issues as needed.

Skills

• LinkedIn Recruiter (required).
• Jobvite experience (a plus).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

A&M prioritizes employee well-being and professional growth, 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 well-being.
• A discretionary bonus program based on individual and firm performance.

Employees consistently highlight growth opportunities, the entrepreneurial culture, and the collaborative, fun work environment as key benefits of working at A&M.

Pay

The salary range for this role is $100,000 - $120,000 annually, dependent on variables such as education, experience, skills, and geography. Please ask your recruiter for details on the discretionary bonus program.

About Alvarez & Marsal

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm known for its entrepreneurial, action-oriented, and results-driven professionals. We take a hands-on approach to solving client problems and helping them reach their potential. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who positively impact clients and shape the industry, guided by core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity.