Managing Director – HR Practice

Emerson

Managing Director leading executive search engagements at Modern Executive Solutions. Driving strategy, candidate experience, and team leadership in a flexible remote environment.

Posted 4/28/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the end-to-end execution of executive search engagements with the sponsorship and mentoring of a Senior Partner and supported by an Associate for research and candidate development.
Drive momentum throughout the engagement, keeping workstreams moving with pace, discipline, and accountability.
Partner closely with the Senior Partner, escalating client management challenges when appropriate while maintaining primary ownership of search execution.
Maintain high standards of quality, professionalism, discretion, and follow-through across every stage of the engagement.
Ensure a high-quality candidate experience and a professional, well-managed process from first outreach through completion.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Significant experience in retained executive search or a closely related advisory environment.
Proven ability to run complex executive search engagements with substantial client exposure and project ownership.
Strong search strategy skills, including role shaping, target identification, market mapping, and candidate assessment.
High emotional intelligence and strong interpersonal judgment.
Excellent business acumen—with broad understanding of companies, industries and/or functions (particularly with publicly traded companies in the US and European markets).
Confidence to challenge clients constructively when needed, without damaging trust or momentum.
Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and direct research teams through ambiguity and adversity.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to synthesize information clearly and influence senior stakeholders.
Strong project management discipline, attention to detail, and commitment to execution.
Sound judgment in knowing when to handle an issue directly and when to involve a Senior Partner.
A consultative mindset with a strong bias toward accountability and outcomes.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy a robust benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with a 401(k) match.
Flexibility & Balance: Benefit from a flexible remote work environment, paid parental leave, and an office setup stipend to support your work-from-home needs.
Purpose-Driven Work: Join a team that is committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and gives back to the community by donating 10% of annual profits to support underserved youth and educational opportunities.
Impactful Projects: Contribute to meaningful projects that positively impact clients’ organizations, communities, and the development of diverse leaders.
Professional Growth: Gain exposure to various aspects of the business, with opportunities for mentorship, leadership development, and career advancement.

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Hard Skills & Tools

executive searchsearch strategyrole shapingtarget identificationmarket mappingcandidate assessmentproject management

Soft Skills

emotional intelligenceinterpersonal judgmentbusiness acumencommunication skillsleadershipmotivationattention to detailconsultative mindsetaccountability