Executive Recruiter - Local Government

Executive Recruiter 

Full-Time

Remotely based in the U.S.

FLSA Status: Exempt

WHO WE ARE: 

MGT is a leading provider of technology and advisory solutions serving state, local and education government agencies (SLED) across the United States. Through client partnerships, MGT’s almost 1,000 employees impact communities for good by managing and securing critical networks, solving complex human capital and fiscal problems, elevating education systems, and advancing equity as a performance imperative.  MGT partners with thousands of agencies as a trusted advisor delivering solutions that improve technology, operational and economic performance to help communities thrive.  

Founded in 1975, MGT initiated an ambitious restart in 2016, broadening the solutions portfolio to provide the most specialized solutions, tackling the most mission-critical problems that live at the top of the public agency leadership agenda. MGT drives over 20% compound annual organic growth and utilizes programmatic mergers and acquisitions to grow capabilities, attract top talent, and accelerate growth scale. Since 2020, MGT has successfully completed 9 acquisitions, driving over 60% compound annual inorganic growth.  

Celebrating its 50th year in 2025, the firm attracts exceptional talent and empowers them to exceed client expectations as they navigate the dynamic demands of the clients we serve. Hear more about MGT’s culture in the words of our employees.  

WHAT YOU’LL DO: 

As part of GovHR USA within the Social Impact Solutions Group, MGT is seeking a candidate that will be responsible for managing executive recruitment services for local government and non-profit management positions. The position also provides management consulting, including organizational assessment, strategic planning, and assistance with classification and compensation studies.

In this role, you will: 

• Meet with clients (elected officials, staff and other stakeholders) to develop a clear understanding of the client's community, organization, and management needs as they seek to fill a vacancy, in an effort to match their needs with the appropriate candidates.
• Research and write recruitment profiles.
• Coordinate search work along with recruitment coordinators and reference specialists.
• Solicit interest in vacancies, including identifying potential candidates and reaching out via emails and direct phone calls.
• Interviewing, assessing and discerning appropriate potential candidates via Skype, phone, in-person conversations.
• Develop recruitment portfolios and presenting candidates' credentials, background and references to the client.
• Write interview questions and evaluation tools for the hiring authority/client, and coordinate all interview-related activities between the client and candidates.
• Negotiate, on behalf of the client, terms and conditions of the employment agreement with the successful candidates.
• Perform a variety of organizational assessments by providing management consultation in the areas of organizational design, efficiency, responsiveness, and effectiveness.
• Work with organizations to facilitate, design and write a strategic plan.
• Assist on classification and compensation studies as needed; interview employees and make recommendations regarding job classification.
• Make presentations and represent GovHR at various conferences, workshops and other networking opportunities that provide a chance to promote the firm and its services.
• Provide goodwill career advice, resume review, or mentorship to practitioners, managers-in-transition, young professionals.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING: 

• Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university.
• Ten (10) or more years of professional experience in local government management or any equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Knowledge of local government administration and recruitment process.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize workload.
• Follow established policies and procedures.
• Communicate professionally.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, employees, co-workers, and consultants.
• Client relationship development.
• Recruitment management.
• Public speaking and presentation making.
• Interviewing and negotiation.
• Organization assessment

Necessary Special Requirements:

• Valid Driver’s License

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are