EXECUTIVE SEARCH SERVICES
Find the Right Leader. Set Them Up to Succeed.
Executive search isn't a transactional hire. It's a strategic decision that can shape your organization's culture, performance, and direction for years.
Since 2013, HR Collaborative has partnered with boards, search committees, and executive teams to identify and select senior leaders across nonprofit, public, and private organizations. Based in West Michigan with nationwide sourcing capabilities, we bring structure, insight, and seasoned judgment to every executive search.
Executive Search • Executive Transition • Leadership Development
EXECUTIVE SEARCH EXPERIENCE YOU CAN TRUST
Since 2013
Executive Search Experience
180 Day
Search Guarantee · Coaching Built In
Cross-Sector
Nonprofit · Public · Private
National Reach
Michigan Roots · Nationwide Sourcing
PROVEN EXECUTIVE SEARCH EXPERIENCE
Executive Leadership Searches Across Organizations, Industries and Missions
The right executive looks different for every organization. We've partnered with organizations throughout Michigan and beyond to recruit senior leaders across executive management, operations, finance, advancement, development, and other critical functions.
WHY OUR EXECUTIVE SEARCH PROCESS WORKS
A Search Process Built On Trust.
Our process eliminates uncertainty by being worthy of trust at every stage; regular, transparent communication keeps stakeholders aligned while proactive sourcing engages the right leaders with intention.
Every candidate is approached, evaluated, and presented through a rigorous process that prioritizes leadership impact, organizational fit, and long-term success.
Alignment Before Action
We start by understanding your organization, stakeholders, culture, business priorities, and what success in the role actually needs to look like.
Proactive Talent Sourcing
The right executive isn't always looking. We proactively identify and engage qualified leaders through established networks and targeted sourcing.
Thoughtful Evaluation
Candidates are evaluated against the leadership capabilities, experience, fit, and expectations established at the beginning of the search.
Transparent Communication
Boards, search committees, and leadership teams stay informed throughout, creating alignment while giving candidates an experience that reflects your organization well.
The 180-Day Guarantee
If the leader we place departs within 180 days, we repeat the search with no additional search fee, and executive transition coaching is built in to help them succeed from day one.
MICHIGAN EXECUTIVE SEARCH WITH NATIONAL REACH
Michigan Roots.
The Search Goes Further.
HR Collaborative is a West Michigan executive search partner with relationships throughout the region, but the right leader may be anywhere. Our executive recruiting strategy combines local market knowledge, established professional networks, and nationwide sourcing to identify and engage the right leadership talent for your organization.
EXECUTIVE TRANSITION COACHING
Finding the Right Leader is Only the Beginning.
The accepted offer isn't the finish line. The first several months in an executive role shape relationships, credibility, priorities, and long-term success. We extend the relationship beyond placement with executive transition coaching.
Meet Dr. Jeff Doolittle.
Dr. Jeff Doolittle possesses more than 25 years working with executives and organizations, holds a Doctorate in Strategic Leadership, and brings executive coaching credentials.
Through six monthly executive coaching sessions included in every executive search engagement, Jeff helps newly placed leaders establish priorities, build stakeholder relationships, navigate organizational culture, strengthen decision-making, and accelerate their impact.
Establish Priorities
Navigate Culture
Address Challenges
Build Relationships
Strengthen Decisions
Accelerate Impact
EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
Your Next Executive May Already Be On Your Team.
Executive search addresses today's leadership need. Leadership development helps prepare your organization for tomorrow's, strengthening how current and emerging leaders think strategically, navigate complexity, and create impact.
Transformational Leadership Development
QUESTIONS
Executive Search, Answered.
LET'S TALK ABOUT YOUR SEARCH
Your Next Leader Will Shape What Comes Next.
Whether you're replacing a longtime executive, navigating an unexpected transition, creating a new leadership position, or beginning a confidential search, we'll help you define what you need and identify the leader equipped to deliver it.
Not ready to begin a formal search? That's okay. Tell us what's changing and we'll start there.