Job Title: Search Consultant – Permanent Placement

Location: Remote (Southern California)

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Search Consultant to manage the full life cycle of direct-hire recruiting for mid- to senior-level professional roles. This role partners closely with clients to understand strategic hiring objectives, design tailored recruiting strategies, and deliver high-quality talent solutions.

You will act as a trusted advisor to clients, build strong candidate pipelines, and contribute to business development through client and candidate leads, referrals, and targeted marketing efforts. This is a remote role supporting clients primarily in Southern California.

Key Responsibilities

1. Execute full-cycle direct hire recruiting for mid- to senior-level professional roles
2. Develop and grow client accounts, generating new business through leads, referrals, and marketing initiatives
3. Partner with clients to analyze hiring needs and design role-specific recruiting strategies
4. Build and maintain subject matter expertise in target industries, clients, and roles
5. Stay current on recruiting trends, market insights, and best practices
6. Manage job postings across multiple systems and platforms
7. Screen resumes and conduct behavioral and competency-based interviews
8. Negotiate fee agreements and manage placement-related documentation
9. Maintain and nurture long-term client relationships to support repeat business
10. Build and manage strong pipelines of active and passive candidates
11. Track assignments and candidate activity in ATS and CRM systems
12. Support onboarding and hiring processes in line with client and organizational requirements
13. Coach, train, and mentor team members as needed
14. Ensure compliance with employment laws, safety standards, and internal policies

Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree in Business or a related field
2. Minimum of 3 years’ experience recruiting mid- to senior-level professionals or relevant industry experience
3. Equivalent combination of education and experience (7 years) may be considered in lieu of a degree
4. Strong verbal and written communication skills
5. Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships
6. Client-focused mindset with a commitment to quality and service excellence
7. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
8. Proven problem-solving skills and ability to implement creative solutions
9. Demonstrated business acumen and market insight
10. Working knowledge of employment laws and regulations
11. Proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and CRM tools
12. Familiarity with current sourcing methods, recruiting technologies, and best practices
13. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Why Join This Opportunity

1. Work remotely with autonomy and flexibility
2. Opportunity to grow across a broad portfolio of roles and industries
3. Supportive, inclusive culture focused on professional development and continuous learning
4. Access to resources for upskilling and career progression
5. Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion

Compensation

1. Anticipated annual base salary: $70,304
2. Eligible for incentive compensation based on performance and achievement of defined goals
3. Total compensation may vary based on experience, skills, education, and geographic location

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