Retained Search & Placement
A Smarter Way to Run Retained Search
High-touch, fixed-fee searches for critical roles at every level.
Hiring the right person is one of the most important decisions an organization makes. Without experienced judgment guiding the process, the risks — operational, financial, and cultural — are real.
Head Global partners with organizations to manage that risk through disciplined, high-touch retained searches. Our fixed-fee model aligns incentives around judgment, fit, and long-term outcomes, rather than compensation size. Since 2016, we have partnered with over 100 organizations and supported the placement of thousands of professionals globally, helping clients build strong teams at moments of growth, transition, and scale.
Our Approach
Head Global conducts retained searches for critical roles across functions, teams, and organizational levels, in both U.S.-based and international contexts. We run disciplined, milestone-based searches designed to deliver clarity, alignment, and results. Rather than relying on inbound applicants alone, we proactively identify and engage qualified professionals (including candidates not actively seeking new roles) through targeted outreach and long-standing professional networks.
Our process includes:
Deep role intake and definition of success criteria
Proactive sourcing and targeted outreach
Rigorous screening for skills, motivation, and organizational fit
Clear communication and structured candidate presentation
Support through interviews, offer negotiation, and acceptance
Candidates are evaluated not only on experience, but also on integrity, leadership style, decision-making approach, and alignment with your organization.
Transparent Pricing by Role Level
Head Global uses fixed, upfront pricing based on the level and complexity of the role. This provides cost certainty, removes incentive misalignment, and often results in lower total fees than traditional percentage-based models — without compromising quality. Read more about our competitive pricing, approach, and guarantees designed to significantly reduce your organizational risk.
Global Reach, Proven Experience
Head Global has successfully placed professionals with 3 to 30+ years of experience into roles across the U.S. and internationally.
Our work spans organizations of varying size, structure, and sector, supporting critical hires across functions and regions.
Let’s Talk
If you are hiring for a critical or hard-to-fill role and want a search partner who combines reach, rigor, transparency, and risk discipline, we’d welcome a conversation. A brief intake discussion allows us to confirm scope, role level, pricing, and search standards clearly and efficiently. Reach out to us via the form below, or send us an email to info@headgloballlc.com to tell us more about your talent acquisition needs.