Executive search
Leaders who move the business forward.
A retained or engaged search for VP, Director, C-level and $100K+ roles, run with discretion from the first conversation to the signed offer.
Our view
Senior hires shape everything that follows. We treat each one as a dedicated assignment, not a job posting.
The leaders you need are rarely looking. They are busy doing excellent work somewhere else. Reaching them takes research, a clear story about your company and a confidential, well-run process.
That is what an executive search with HireUp Group gives you: one accountable lead, a written brief, direct outreach to proven people and a short list you can compare with confidence.
Roles we search for
From the director’s office to the C-suite.
- Chief Executive Officer
- Chief Operating Officer
- Chief Financial Officer
- Vice President of Sales
- VP of Operations
- Directors
- General Managers
- Controllers
- Property & project leadership
- Any role at $100K+
How it works
A clear process, five steps.
You always know where the search stands. We share progress every week, and you decide at every step.
- DiscoveryWe meet with you and your decision makers to define the role, the must-haves, the pay range and what success looks like. You receive a written brief.
- ResearchWe map the companies and people who match the brief, then reach out directly and confidentially to proven performers, not only active job seekers.
- ShortlistWe interview and assess every candidate in depth, check experience and motivation, and present a short list with a written profile for each person.
- InterviewsWe schedule and prepare both sides, gather feedback after every round and keep strong candidates engaged and informed.
- OfferWe help shape the offer, handle the conversation about salary and start date, check references and support the resignation and onboarding.
Two ways to engage
Retained or engaged search.
A fully dedicated search
An exclusive search with dedicated research from day one. The fee is paid in stages, starting at kickoff. Best for C-level, confidential and business-critical roles.
Priority, with less up front
A smaller commitment at the start secures priority and dedicated time on your search; the balance is due when you hire. Best for Director and VP roles.
Agreed in writing
Fees, timeline and the guarantee are set out in a simple agreement before we begin, which you can sign online. No surprises.
Confidentiality
Discreet by default.
- We can run your search under a confidential brief. Your company name is shared only with qualified, interested candidates, and only when you agree.
- We never contact a candidate’s current employer without the candidate’s permission.
- We are glad to sign a non-disclosure agreement before discovery.
- Replacing someone who is still in the seat? We handle it quietly.
Our guarantee
If it does not work out, we search again.
If the executive we place leaves within the guarantee period set in your agreement (typically 90 days), we run the search again for a replacement at no additional fee.
The guarantee is written into every agreement, so you know exactly what is covered before we begin.
Questions
Executive search, answered.
How long does a search take?
It depends on the role and the market. We agree a timeline at discovery, share progress every week and tell you early if the brief or pay range needs a second look.
How are fees structured?
Executive search fees are agreed in writing before we start and are based on the role’s first-year compensation. We will walk you through the retained and engaged options on the first call.
Where do you search?
We are based in Monroe, NY and search across New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Connecticut, and for remote roles beyond.
What do you need from us to begin?
A conversation with the hiring decision makers, the role’s pay range and your timeline. We take care of the rest, starting with a written brief for your approval.
Next step
Start your executive search.
Tell us about the role. Every conversation is confidential.