Senior Manager, Consultant Hiring

About the Company

Heidrick & Struggles is a global leadership advisory firm founded in 1953 in Chicago, built on the vision of helping organizations find the right leaders to grow their businesses. Today, our experts operate from principal business centers across North America, Latin America, Europe, and Asia Pacific, partnering with many of the world’s most successful companies. Through an integrated portfolio of executive search, leadership and culture consulting, organization & culture solutions, corporate transformation, and on‑demand talent, we help clients change the world, one leadership team at a time.

Our culture is grounded in respect, inclusion, and collaboration, with a clear commitment to creating a workplace where every colleague feels valued, safe to speak up, and able to do their best work. We invest in a strong behavioral and values framework that promotes a trustworthy, accountable environment—reinforcing a genuine sense of belonging and support for growth at every career stage. Joining Heidrick means contributing directly to this mission: you will help shape leadership and culture at some of the most influential organizations in the world, creating impact that is both commercially significant and socially meaningful.

About the Role

Reporting to the Global Senior Vice President of Talent Acquisition, the Senior Manager of Consultant Hiring for EMEA & APAC will be responsible for hiring revenue-generating positions in the region for Heidrick’s Executive Search business, delivering on the management committee’s top priorities for growth while continuing to hold a high bar for talent at the firm. The role may also support other service lines as capacity warrants.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver an effective, inclusive talent pipeline strategy to source and attract best-in-class consultant talent aligned to the regional growth strategy, in partnership with the global talent acquisition function.
• Introduce innovative sourcing strategies and assessment methodologies to enable faster, higher-quality hiring. Share best practices and collaborate with global talent acquisition team.
• Build strong, credible relationships with senior stakeholders across the regions, serving as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert on market conditions, talent availability, and competitive intelligence. Report regularly on market trends, regulatory considerations, and competitive dynamics impacting hiring across the region.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive talent acquisition experience with specialization in executive recruiting; ideal candidate will have experience within matrixed, corporate environments (professional services strongly preferred) and will have operated across multiple countries.
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree and/or equivalent experience preferred.

Required Skills

• Deep understanding of best-in-class recruitment and sourcing strategies, combined with the willingness and capability to solve complex problems.
• Demonstrated experience in executive recruiting and a track record of delivering against aggressive timelines while juggling competing priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to function as a trusted business partner by building rapport and credibility with senior leaders. Provides perspective and sound judgment while maintaining the highest levels of integrity and trust.