Executive Search Consultant

Are you an HR leader with manufacturing experience interested in stepping into a more strategic, consultative role?
Do you enjoy building trusted relationships and influencing critical leadership decisions at the highest levels?
THE OPPORTUNITY Gilman Partners, one of Cincinnati’s most respected retained executive search firms, is seeking an Executive Search Consultant who can deliver both high-impact search work and actively contribute to growing the firm’s business through their network and market presence.
We are specifically seeking an HR Professional with the executive presence and credibility to build and sustain relationships at the C-suite level, acting as a trusted advisor to senior leaders.
ABOUT GILMAN PARTNERS For over 40 years, Gilman Partners has helped organizations build stronger leadership teams through retained executive search and leadership development. With a team of 20 professionals and 100+ searches completed annually, the firm is deeply embedded in the Cincinnati business community and known for its disciplined process, market insight, and values-driven approach.
WHY THIS ROLE STANDS OUT Influence at the highest level – Partner directly with CEOs and executive teams, leveraging your executive presence to build trusted C-suite relationships and guide mission-critical hiring decisions
Compelling compensation model – Generous base salary + commission + profit sharing including a first-year income guarantee
Strong lifestyle offering – Hybrid work environment, excellent work/life balance, and 20 days of PTO
Values-driven culture – Join a firm rooted in clearly defined core values, known for integrity, collaboration, and doing what’s right
Meaningful local impact – Help shape leadership teams across the Cincinnati region and midwest
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING Lead and execute retained executive search engagements across manufacturing, supply chain, and HR leadership roles
Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, providing insight on talent markets, compensation, and hiring strategy
Assess and evaluate senior leadership talent using structured, high-touch methods
Build long-term relationships with executives, candidates, and referral sources
Partner internally with our research team to identify and engage top talent
Develop new search opportunities in your first 9 – 12 months by activating and expanding your professional network through relationship-driven business development
IDEAL QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE 15+ years of HR leadership experience, preferably in manufacturing or operations environments, working at a Leadership Team level
Strong inclination to gradually develop new search business through your regional professional network
Track record of hiring and assessing leadership talent in complex, production-based settings
Executive presence and credibility to engage at all organizational levels including the C-suite
Strong judgment, business acumen, and consultative mindset
Low ego, high integrity, and a collaborative, team-first approach
KEY PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES The motivation to do what’s right—not just what’s easy—for clients, candidates, and colleagues
Low ego, high accountability, and a genuine team-first mindset
Intellectual curiosity and desire to learn industries, organizations, and leadership challenges deeply
A positive, solutions-oriented attitude and the ability to recognize and celebrate the contributions of others
Comfort working in a relationship-driven, small-firm environment where individual impact matters
THE PAYOFF Make a meaningful impact by helping build and strengthen leadership teams across regional organizations
Become a key contributor to one of Cincinnati’s most respected executive search and leadership development firms
Apply your HR and manufacturing experience in a highly visible, consultative role with long-term professional growth
For relationship-oriented HR leaders who may enjoy a more consultative, externally facing role, this represents a compelling next chapter with a meaningful shift in lifestyle and impact.

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