Confidential. Critical. Complex. That’s Our Comfort Zone.
Executive-level hires shape the future of your organization. That’s why our Executive Recruiters take a hands-on, high-touch approach—combining strategy, confidentiality, and deep market insight to find the right leader.
With over 30 years of experience, we deliver high-impact hires who align with your culture, values, and long-term goals.
A High-Stakes Search, Handled with Care
Week 1
Discovery & Alignment
In-depth consultation to understand your business, leadership gaps, and goals.
Milestones:
- Leadership discovery and role clarity
- Tailored search strategy and story
Weeks 1-4
Search
We activate our extensive network.
Milestones:
- Team approach begins across multiple channels
- Passive & active candidate outreach
Selection
We identify and vet the strongest-fit candidates.
Milestones:
- Predictive Index assessments for behavioral and cognitive fit
- Executive summaries of top candidates presented
Weeks 5-10
Interview Process
We help you design and run an intentional, insight-driven process.
Milestones:
- Stakeholder alignment with custom evaluation tools
- Weekly debriefs and adjustments
Weeks 10-12+
Offer & Acceptance
Strategic offers and negotiation support to seal the deal.
Milestones:
- Market-researched compensation guidance
- Full offer alignment and delivery
- Acceptance and start date secured
Post Hire
Executive Integration & Guarantee
Seamless leadership integration with our guarantee.
Milestones:
- Onboarding & leadership integration support
- New hire invited to our Leadership Peer Groups for ongoing support
Executive Guarantee:
- 0-12 months: 100% fee waived
- 1-2 years: 50% fee waived
- 3-5 years: 10% fee waived
Ongoing Talent Advising
Strategic guidance as your talent needs evolve.
We Address:
- Leadership growth
- Team alignment
- Employee experience
- Manager support
Positions We Staff
- Marketing Director
- Chief Marketing Officer (CMO)
- Chief Growth Officer (CGO)
- Chief Brand Officer (CBO)
- VP of Brand Strategy
- VP of Product Marketing
- VP of Demand Generation
- VP of Customer Experience
- VP of Content Strategy
- Executive Creative Director (ECD)
- Chief Creative Officer (CCO)
- VP of Creative Services
- VP of Marketing
- Executive Creative Director (ECD)
- VP of Design
- VP of Production
- VP of Customer Operations
- Chief Administrative Officer (CAO)
- Director of Operations
- VP of Treasury
- Chief Digital Officer (CDO)
- VP Digital Strategy
- VP Digital Transformation
- VP Ecommerce
- Chief Experience Officer (CXO)
- VP Digital Innovation
- Chief Creative Officer (CCO)
- VP User Experience (UX)
- VP Digital Product Management
- Art Director
- VP Digital Marketing
- VP Content Creation
- Chief Digital Officer (CDO)
- Head of Creative Operations
- VP Creative Strategy
- Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
- VP Finance
- VP Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
- VP Accounting & Controller
- Chief Investment Officer (CIO)
- Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO)
- Chief People Officer (CPO)
- VP of Talent Acquisition
- VP People Operations
- VP Employee Experience
- VP Human Resources
- Chief Diversity Officer
- VP Total Rewards
- VP Organizational Development
- VP HR Business Partners
- Chief Operating Officer (COO)
- VP Business Operations
- VP Operations Excellence
- VP Supply Chain & Logistics
- VP Risk Management
- Chief Compliance Officer (CCO)
- Director of Procurement
- VP of Strategic Operations
- VP Corporate Finance
Leadership Across Industries
From startups to Private Equity or Family Businesses, we’ve helped organizations in healthcare, CPG, agency, manufacturing, SaaS, and more find transformative executive leaders.
Making a key hire?
Executive Search, Trusted Partner
When the stakes are highest, companies trust Celarity’s executive recruiting expertise. We work with boards, CEOs, and senior leaders to confidentially define roles, align strategy, and place transformative executives.
With 30+ years of proven leadership search and NPS scores among the top 5% globally, we bring both discretion and results to your most critical hires.
Best Places to Work
For seven years in a row, Celarity has been named a Best Places to Work
Glassdoor
With 5 stars from over 225 reviews, Celarity is one of the only staffing recruiting & consultancy firms to win the prestigious Best Places to Work award
ClearlyRated Staffing Awards
For the sixth year in a row, Celarity earned top ratings from our clients with 100% satisfaction
Protecting Your Most Critical Hires
Our Executive Search Guarantee protects you with up to five years of fee coverage, so you can move forward with confidence.
FAQS
What is your Executive Recruiting pricing model?
We keep our pricing model simple and transparent—so you always know what to expect, with no surprises.
For executive and leadership-level roles, we typically recommend a retained search model. This allows us to dedicate the time, care, and discretion these high-impact hires require while protecting your brand in a competitive, niche market. In some cases, we can also offer contingent search options, depending on the specifics of the role and your needs.
Our retained search fee is a shared-risk approach:
- 1/3rd of the fee when the search begins.
- 1/3rd when the candidate shortlist is complete.
- 1/3rd on successful placement of the candidate.
- *All searches backed by our 5-year guarantee.
Factors affecting the retained search fee:
- The fee is 20-30% of the estimated first-year compensation.
- Flexible search requirements such as skill, experience, and location.
- The volume of positions to fill.
- The difficulty of the search. (examples: market conditions, skillset, industry, availability, and more).
What makes Celarity different from other firms?
Our award-winning team, 30+ years of experience, and low turnover rates set us apart. We focus on culture fit and long-term success—not just filling roles.
How do we get started with Celarity?
Simple—just reach out! We’ll schedule a discovery call to learn about your needs and walk you through the next steps.
Do you offer contract-to-hire or temporary options?
Yes! We offer contract, freelance, and temp-to-hire solutions so you can stay flexible.
Pricing for Temp to Hire is as follows:
- Our temp-to-hire fee is calculated as a percentage of the first-year salary. The fee decreases the more hours worked
- There are no fees if either the client or the candidate decides not to move forward at any time
What types of roles do you fill?
We specialize in Staffing, Recruiting, and HR Consulting for Marketing, Creative, Digital, HR, Financial, and Operations teams.
What industries do you serve?
We work across a variety of industries including Healthcare, Finance, Retail& E-commerce, Professional Services, Private Equity, and more.
How fast can you fill a role?
It depends on the position, but many of our placements happen in just a few days to a few weeks.
How does your hiring process work?
We start with a deep dive into your role and goals. Then we source, vet, and present top candidates aligned with your needs—handling interviews, offers, and onboarding for a seamless experience.
What happens if a placement doesn’t work out?
At Celarity, we stand behind our placements with a comprehensive Brand Promise Guarantee to ensure your satisfaction.
How do you source and screen candidates?
We leverage our extensive network, referrals, and proactive recruiting. Every candidate goes through a rigorous vetting process, including skill assessments and cultural fit evaluation.
How do you ensure candidates are a strong match?
We take the time to understand your business and team, ensuring every candidate aligns with your skills and culture needs.
Can we interview candidates before making a decision?
Of course! You’ll always have the chance to meet and evaluate candidates before moving forward.
Do you conduct background and reference checks?
Yes—reference checks are standard, and we offer background checks upon request.