Hiring for Skills Over Experience: A New Era in Executive Search!

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At Integritas, 2024 has marked a shift in executive recruiting as we have had to dig deeper into the talent pool as more Baby Boomers retire and next-generation talent emerges.  

Steven B. McKinney, President of Kestria South Korea, has confirmed this feeling. Mr. McKinney says the focus is now on skills over traditional experience, redefining leadership qualities, and fostering innovation. This skill-centric approach, driven by rapid technological advancements, opens doors for emerging leaders with expertise in data analytics, AI, and sustainability, career changers with transferable skills, and underrepresented talent. Organizations can build a more dynamic, comprehensive, and adaptable executive landscape by prioritizing future-relevant skills.

Bonus: Here is a link to a great article on “Hiring for Potential” https://www.forbes.com/sites/davewinsborough/2024/09/26/3-secret-truths-about-hiring-for-potential/

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HOT CANDIDATES BELOW! 

ACCOMPLISHED AND SKILLED HR MANAGER – with over 24 years of extensive experience in all areas of Human Resources. Specializing in payroll, benefits management, and accounting, this pro brings a superior work ethic and exceptional communication skills to the table. Known for building effective employee and productive vendor relationships, handles issues proactively before they escalate. With a creative drive to improve HR systems and procedures, has successfully directed a 3-person HR department, supporting 15 management teams and 1,200 employees. Expertise spans WOTC, unemployment, pay advance, pay card, and 401(k) systems, and they are proficient in Word, Excel, Aloha POS software, MAS90, and R365 GL software. 

CONTROLLER IN ACTIVE SEARCH! We truly enjoyed our meeting with this CPA, who has experience in public accounting and in the service sector.  A very bright, enthusiastic, and detailed accounting professional seeking a new Controller, Assistant Controller, or even CFO (hands-on) role, depending on the size of the company in question.  Open to temporary consulting assignments while seeking the right long-term role!  

LARGE COMPANY HR! – with a wealth of experience spanning from small enterprises ($200 million) to colossal organizations ($400 billion+), this professional excels in both corporate and field settings. Unique talent seamlessly translates business strategies into actionable HR capabilities, driving financial success. A strategic thinker and proactive change agent!

“TRUE GRIT” MANAGER AND NATURAL LEADER AND RELATIONSHIP DEVELOPER!  This long-time friend of Integritas has had progressively responsible roles over fourteen years with a well-respected local business!  With overall responsibilities for staff management, P&L, facilities, marketing and community relations, safety, human resource issues, budgets, and overall reporting to parent company ownership, this candidate could easily fit into a variety of different roles and is now very open to exploring a new exciting challenge!  If you’d like to meet a candidate with good local roots, work ethic, enthusiasm, loyalty, drive, emotional intelligence, and GRIT, give us a call! 

CFO/CONTROLLER – Amazing experience across manufacturing, energy, and service facilities; this professional has a robust background in standard cost implementation, ERP systems, SIOP forecasting and planning, purchase accounting, and cost accounting. Has successfully managed employee training and development, banking relationships in foreign countries, and company mergers and integrations. Technical expertise spans Microsoft GP, SAP, AS400, MS Visual Basic, Microsoft NAV, Microsoft Business Central, QuickBooks Enterprise, QBO, and TCM ERP systems – a versatile and highly skilled asset in any organization!

CERTIFIED CUSTOMER SERVICE PROFESSIONAL (CCXP) – Excels in integrating customer engagement with actionable intelligence, leading to the development of a significant consumer audience in a traditionally B2B-focused manufacturing sector. Skilled in directing omnichannel contact center operations, particularly in transitioning services to a comprehensive digital platform. Consistently drives digital transformation, fosters customer-centric cultures, and optimizes operational efficiencies through advanced technology implementation. Driven by an entrepreneurial mindset and strategic vision, this executive ensures exceptional customer satisfaction and fosters business growth.

ACCOUNTING AND ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONAL!  Looking to exit out of current role that that oversees an accounts payable and accounts receivable team, this impressive candidate has had past roles working as Executive Assistant with significant responsibilities, including helping to oversee a multi-million dollar budget and helping prepare statements for Board meetings!  Very strong in Excel and catching details!

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