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Services designed to meet your executive recruitment and placement needs. Our offerings are tailored to ensure your organization attracts and retains top-tier leadership talent.

Full-Service Executive Recruitment

Full-Service Executive Recruitment

Our Full-Service Executive Recruitment provides end-to-end support throughout your hiring process. We partner closely with your organization, managing every aspect from initial consultation to the final appointment. This comprehensive approach ensures a seamless and efficient recruitment experience.

SGR’s 5 Keys to a Successful Search

This visual outlines SGR's strategic approach to executive search success. It highlights five core principles

SGR Key Points

SGR’s Recruitment Digital Marketing Stats

SGR demonstrates strong digital recruitment impact through multiple channels:

50k+

Almost 50,000 subscribers to SGR’s weekly e-newsletter

8k+

Almost 8,000 individuals who have subscribed to receive notifications for local government careers

1k+

About 1,000 average visitors to the SGR Open Recruitment webpage monthly

20k+

Over 20,000 followers, supplemented by LinkedIn Recruiter candidate sourcing

SGR’s Structured Recruitment Process

SGR follows a comprehensive, four-phase recruitment approach:

Initial Steps Prior to Posting Position

  • Contract Execution
  • Kickoff Meeting
  • Organization/Position
Insight and Analysis
  • Stakeholder Interviews & Listening Sessions
  • Deliverable:
Draft Recruitment Brochure
  • Deliverable: Recommended Ad Placements
  • Organization Approves Ad Placements
  • Search Committee Reviews and Approves Brochure

Recruitment Campaign

  • Post Position and Finalize Timeline
  • Recruitment Campaign & Outreach to Prospective Applicants
  • Initial Screening & review by Executive Recruiter
  • Search Committee Briefing to Review Applicant Pool and Begin Selection of Semifinalist

Evaluation of Semi-Finalists & Finalists

  • Questionnaires
  • Recorded One-Way Semifinalist Interviews
  • Media Searches (Stage 1)
  • Deliverable:
Semi-Finalist briefing materials via Electronic Link
  • Deliverable:
Recorded Online Interviews (if applicable)
  • Search Committee Briefing to Select Finalists

Candidate Selection and Hiring Process

  • Comprehensive Media Searches (Stage 2)
  • Background Investigation Reports
  • DiSC Management Assessments (if desired, supplemental cost)
  • First-Year Plan or Other Advanced Exercise (if desired)
  • Deliverable:
Finalist briefing materials via Electronic Link
  • Face-to-Face Interviews
  • Stakeholder Engagement (if desired)
  • Deliberations
  • Reference Checks
  • Negotiations and Hiring Process

Our Results & Success Stories

We take pride in our proven track record of successful executive placements across various sectors. Our success stories highlight our commitment to excellence and our ability to match organizations with leaders who drive positive outcomes.

It was extremely helpful for SGR to take the lead on our recruitment, place the ads in the appropriate locations, and narrow down the candidates to those who best met our criteria.

City Manager in Central Texas

SGR knows the best methods to apply. You can trust SGR to bring the best of the best.

HR Director in Missouri

Communication with various members of the organization throughout the process was outstanding.

City Manager in Florida

SGR's professional staff understand the Public Sector Industry. It's networking and connections are priceless.

Director in North Texas

Staff were very knowledgeable, SGR is well respected in the industry, and our council was very pleased with the information provided and the way the process was handled.

City Administrator in Colorado

SGR ensured that the recruitment process was completed professionally, with best industry practices by a trusted third party partner.

HR Director in Kansas

The most beneficial part of the SGR recruitment process was their ease of access to the information, network, and knowledge of our need.

Assistant City Manager in Florida

I felt like I had a true partner that was there to help with any obstacles.

City Manager in South Texas

The entire time, I felt that they were leading the process and were going to do everything they could to get the best candidate hired for us!

City Administrator in Maine

SGR has not only secured Interim placements for our organization, but they have helped us successfully conduct executive recruitments and facilitate retreats and workshops. Their quality and knowledge is leagues beyond other consultants we have used.

HR Director in Arkansas

SGR's collaborative training initiative has been extremely beneficial for us and the other communities we have partnered with. Thanks to SGR for all they do to support and develop public servants.

City Manager in Central Texas
Performance & Budget Director

Performance & Budget Director

City of Largo

Library Director

Library Director

Durham County Government

Deputy Tax Collector

Sarasota County Tax Collector, FL

SGR Recruitment

Open Recruitments

Stay informed about our current executive search engagements. Explore open positions and discover opportunities that align with your organization’s needs. Our open recruitments page provides detailed information on available roles, facilitating a transparent and accessible recruitment process.

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