IESF Member Country:
USA
Find Great People is a nationwide US talent acquisition and HR consulting firm that has operated for almost four decades. Its team of more than 100 supports public, private and investor-backed organisations through executive search, contract staffing and HR consulting, delivering assignments in most US states and across 26 sectors.
Steve Hall
Vice President of Business Development at Find Great People (FGP)
Executive recruitment in the USA – what should you know before entering this market?
The USA consists of many distinct labour markets that differ by state, sector, cost and talent availability. Geography and the company’s operating footprint are critical to the role profile, remuneration level and expectations around office-based work.
Recruiting operational leaders is becoming more important as reshoring, generational transitions and capability shortages reshape the market; demand for technology and transformation leaders is rising as well. Recruiting senior managers in the USA should test the ability to respond to trade, regulatory and geopolitical shifts and to use AI, data and automation in practice.
Entering the US market requires a decision on the state, working model, travel expectations and the local leader’s genuine autonomy. Senior leadership recruitment in the USA should account for managing hybrid and multigenerational teams. Executive search in the USA requires local knowledge of remuneration and market culture combined with nationwide reach.
US geography changes the search strategy
A candidate suited to New York may be unavailable or uncompetitive on cost in Texas or on the West Coast. Location, state taxes, commuting and the working model should be agreed before remuneration benchmarking and market mapping begin.
Reshoring strengthens demand for operational leaders
Growth in US manufacturing and supply chains is increasing demand for plant, supply chain and engineering directors. The most valuable candidates can launch capacity, build a team and improve efficiency at the same time.
Organisational culture supports retention
Hybrid work and the presence of several generations increase the importance of clear principles, purpose and ways of working. Candidates should understand the culture they are expected to build, and the company should demonstrate it consistently throughout the process.
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