Balkans Recruitment has been well-known in the talent solution space since 2020. We are experts in recruiting talents with strong capabilities as well as in understanding the dynamics of the talent search industry.
Our record of having helped various companies fill their executive talent pools speaks for itself. By specializing in executive search, we understand that organizations need leaders who can lead by example, who have a vision, and who can help the organization grow and reach new heights.
To help you understand and have your pick of higher-level executives, we’ve subdivided our executive search hierarchy into three major categories:
● Category 1: C-Suite, CEO (Chief Executive Officer), CXO (Chief Experience Officer), MD, Chairperson, Board of Directors
● Category 2: Business Head, Country Manager, VP, AVP, Directors, GM, and Functional Head
● Category 3: Niche roles
In today’s ever-growing competitive market, hiring and retaining quality talent has become extremely challenging. A good understanding of the needs of a client can fetch you outstanding results.
You might wonder what sets us apart from the over 100 top executive search firms present in Albania, Montenegro, and North Macedonia.
Our Approach
At Balkans Recruitment, we have a deep understanding of the client’s business requirements, industry dynamics, and functional know-how. Our access to a wider network of senior leaders and analytical capabilities enables us to provide you with the best of the best senior, top-level executives for your business needs.
We follow a thoroughly thought-out process while searching for executive-level positions.
Since we’re talking about an executive-level position, we take a very diligent approach throughout the hiring process. Here’s how it goes!
1. Client meeting
A detailed discussion of the JD (job description) with the client about the search requirements, timelines, and organizational strategy to get an idea of the corporate culture, followed by the signing of the agreement.
2. The search
Based on a thorough briefing of the hiring company, a full-fledged search is conducted for potential candidate profiles that fit the hiring client’s corporate culture and organizational structure.
The search team incorporates a strategy that involves targeting potential companies to yield a successful candidate. Off-limits companies are delineated as well, to not upset any sensitive client relationships.
3. Research Strategy
The team conducts original research to find potential candidates’ profiles. They dig into their network of sources for referrals, some of which may include professional associations and other relevant groups. Simultaneously, a detailed discussion about the candidate’s position, role, and responsibilities with the hiring manager takes place, followed by a thorough assessment.
4. Qualifying prospects post-screening
After a thorough screening process, a list of 15–30 candidates is shortlisted from the talent pool, followed by a series of internal meetings. Three to five potential senior executives are finalized for the role after the final screening process. We begin reference checks at this stage, supply a detailed analysis of each candidate to the hiring client, and further ease their hiring process.
5. Client Interview
Our firm presents the client with the final list of top candidates, followed by interviews with each one of them to hire the most suitable executive for their C-level role at the organization.
6. Negotiation and hiring
The process of salary and offer negotiation with potential senior executives has started. With the integrated aid of the search firm, the onboarding of the top-level executive into the workplace takes place. The next-best candidate is also kept in consideration until the confirmation of the chosen candidate.
7. On-boarding
At this point, the search and hiring processes would have been completed, but we’ll stick around! Because at Balkans Recruitment, we intend to keep a strong bond with the client and the senior executive long after the hiring process to ensure long-term satisfaction.
STRUCTURE OF OUR EXECUTIVE SEARCH TEAM
For a stand-alone candidate search
The principal consultant is assigned the tasks of client engagement and profile recommendations.
The senior consultant takes up the responsibility of assessing potential candidate profiles.
Research Associate: handles mining and mapping the candidates as per their skill set.
For multiple candidates, search
The principal consultant stays the same even when there is a requirement for multiple candidates.
The difference here is that since there is a multiple-candidate search involved, several teams take up the responsibility of conducting diligent research based on role expertise.
Our Value Proposition
● Focus on Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (E, D & I).
● Maintain 100% confidentiality throughout the search and execution processes.
● As a dedicated team of 10+ members specializing in Learning & Development recruitment and behavioral event assessment, we have the ability to source and find passive candidates, resulting in quality conversion.
● As a technology-driven organization, we use the latest tools and technology, including AI (artificial intelligence), tech screening tools, psychometric tools, functional assessments, etc., to achieve essential results.
● We believe in having a long-term association with our clients.
● Not only will we find senior-level executives who fit your business needs perfectly, but we’ll also recommend the rewards you can offer to the C-level executive to make them stick.
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