Retained Search Services
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.
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 most often results in lower total fees than traditional percentage-based models — without compromising quality.
A Hiring Experience That Reflects Who You Are
The way candidates experience your hiring process matters. It’s often their first real interaction with your organization, shaping their perception of your leadership, culture, and values. A thoughtful, respectful process leads to stronger alignment, smoother onboarding, and ultimately better long-term retention.
We treat every candidate interaction as an extension of your brand, showing up with clarity, care, and genuine engagement at every step. Here’s what some of the candidates we’ve worked with have shared about that experience:
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 to tell us more about your talent acquisition needs.
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