Senior Portfolio Talent Acquisition Partner

Firm Overview

Star Mountain Capital is a fast-expanding, specialized private investment firm concentrating on the sizable and less contested lower middle-market segment. This sector consists of companies with annual EBITDA ranging from $5 million to $50 million. The firm operates three integrated strategies: private credit, private equity, and secondary fund investing in both private credit and equity, all within the U.S. lower middle-market. With a portfolio of approximately $4.5 billion in assets under management as of October 31, 2025, Star Mountain aims for sustained growth backed by its performance, unique investment methodology, and diverse investor base comprising domestic and global institutions and individuals. The culture emphasizes strong team collaboration, a positive, solution-focused attitude, and a rigorous work ethic. Star Mountain is fully employee-owned with all U.S.-based employees sharing in investment profits and offers significant opportunities for long-term wealth creation. The company consists of over 120 full-time employees and 40 senior advisors and operating partners with extensive experience in top-tier financial institutions.

Position Summary and Key Responsibilities

We are currently searching for a senior talent leader to lead executive talent evaluations and manage leadership recruitment across our portfolio companies, which span multiple industries. This role entails overseeing the entire executive hiring lifecycle, collaborating closely with Deal Teams, portfolio company leaders, co-sponsors, stakeholders, and external search firms to ensure high-quality recruitment outcomes.

• Evaluate CEOs and senior leadership teams before and after investments.
• Analyze talent alignment with business strategy, maturity, and value creation objectives, identifying gaps and proposing actionable solutions.
• Develop and define hiring requirements, role profiles, and candidate descriptions.
• Manage selection and coordination of external executive search firms.
• Lead the comprehensive search process, including candidate pipeline reviews, interview structuring, and final assessments.
• Conduct preliminary screenings to assess candidate skills, cultural fit, and execution capability.
• Deliver structured and objective feedback to relevant stakeholders.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to investment teams, portfolio leadership, and recruitment partners.
• Standardize and enhance executive hiring procedures, frameworks, and best practices throughout the portfolio.
• Ensure that all search activities are consistent, timely, and of high quality.
• Provide monthly updates on search progress to the Talent Committee co-chairs.

Candidate Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years’ experience in executive search, talent leadership, or human capital consulting.
• Proven track record of managing senior recruitment in complex or high-pressure settings.
• Experience in private equity environments or exposure is highly desirable.
• Exemplary capability in evaluating executive talent.
• Established relationships and expertise in managing search firms across boutique and second-tier agencies.
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to handle multiple simultaneous searches.
• Detail-oriented, process-driven, highly structured professional with a proactive approach.
• Strong executive presence coupled with outstanding communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Typical backgrounds include senior executive search leadership, Head of Talent or Talent Acquisition, or human capital advisory roles.

Performance Indicators

• Quality and success rate of executive appointments.
• Effectiveness and thoroughness of recruitment processes.
• Stakeholder satisfaction levels among deal teams and portfolio company leaders.
• Reduction in recruitment failures and repeat searches.
• Consistent application of talent assessment standards across the portfolio using the SMC Talent Management Framework.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary will be established according to the candidate’s skills, experience, and interview outcomes. Eligible employees may receive an annual discretionary bonus and other financial incentives. As a 100% employee-owned firm, there is substantial potential for long-term wealth generation. Star Mountain Capital supports employee health and engagement with a competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance package, 50% subsidy on gym memberships, a cell phone allowance, tuition assistance for relevant certifications, ongoing learning and development programs, and additional tailored benefits.

Additional Information

Star Mountain Capital values prompt and thorough application reviews but may not reply individually due to volume. Candidates whose profiles closely match the role or other openings will be contacted for further discussions. Applications are retained for consideration for future suitable opportunities.

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