Executive Recruiting Expertise in Private Equity, HR, Franchise, Higher Education, and CX
Blue Rock Search finds transformational leaders to drive performance and build your culture.
About Blue Rock Search
Blue Rock Search is an MBE Certified, 100% minority/female-owned executive search firm, an SRA Network member, a Hunt Scanlon Top 10 global recruiting firm, and a member of the Hunt Scanlon HR/Diversity Recruiting Power 65 and the Hunt Scanlon Private Equity Power 100. We specialize in the targeted identification, assessment, and placement of executives across five distinct practice areas: Private Equity, Human Resources and Diversity, Franchise, Higher Education, and CX.
Blue Rock’s partners are respected and trusted thought leaders with more than 50 years of combined experience in their respective practice areas. Our systems, processes, and tools are designed to flex to fit our clients’ unique needs and reflect our philosophy of built-to-last relationships.
As your Executive Search Consultant, we partner with you to curate an experience designed to attract leaders that will make a positive impact on your organizational culture and business performance. If you seek a partner who takes time to understand your goals, is highly connected in their respective talent communities, and can help you land desired talent, Blue Rock Search can help.
PE Power 100
Blue Rock Search is proud to be named to the Hunt Scanlon Private Equity Recruiting Power 100. Hunt Scanlon Media is the most widely-referenced source for information in the human capital sector and private equity is a central area of focus for Hunt Scanlon. Blue Rock’s inclusion on this list acknowledges our demonstrated expertise and in-depth understanding, and that we are a trusted private equity executive search partner for this specialized enterprise category.
HR/Diversity
Blue Rock Search is proud to be named to the Hunt Scanlon HR/Diversity Recruiting Power 65. For over 32 years, Hunt Scanlon’s global news network has shared the latest news and the top expert commentary with an audience of talent management professionals. Their offerings include daily newswires, annual leadership and “state of the industry reports,” market intelligence sector briefings, and a signature Executive Search Review newsletter.
Best Firm
Blue Rock Search is proud to be part of the Sanford Rose Associates network. As a member of the SRA community, Blue Rock Search is part of a global consortium of 200+ search firms from which they can access resources, professional search experts, and a network of consultative support for their clients. Sanford Rose Associates is ranked #20 on the Forbes listing of America’s Best Executive Recruiting Firms and is ranked “10th Largest U.S. Search Firm,” by Executive Search Review.
MBE Certification
Blue Rock is proud to be a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) Certified firm. Offered by the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC), MBE Certification recognizes for-profit enterprises that are at least 51% minority-owned, managed, and controlled. Eligibility is established by the NMSDC by conducting a series of reviews, screenings, interviews and site visits. MBE membership offers numerous unique opportunities for networking, growth, and more.
Our Practices
HR & Diversity Executive Search
Our HR Executive & Diversity Practice is Minority Business Enterprise Certified and one of the Hunt Scanlon HR/Diversity Recruiting Power 65. We specialize in the targeted identification, evaluation, and acquisition of high-quality, transformative HR executive and diversity leaders. The HR function has a unique opportunity and responsibility to support their organizations in building a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. As former HR leaders ourselves, we can help you design processes to eliminate bias and achieve these cultural goals. Whether you’re looking for your next Chief People Officer, Chief Diversity Officer, or any other HR executive, we are your full-service executive search and talent solutions partner. Our team provides consulting support to ensure alignment between the organizational structure and business objectives.
Franchise Executive Search
Higher Education Executive Search
Institutions choose Blue Rock Search because they need a partner who highly is connected in the higher ed community and well-versed in the nuances of higher ed selection processes. Our higher ed search team starts by getting to know you,
understanding your institution’s goals and culture, and the needs of your specific stakeholders and selection committee members. Blue Rock’s search process uses a performance-based hiring methodology alongside technology and tools designed to
accommodate your unique needs. We combine this with resources that allow us to identify, source, select, and secure preeminent, innovative talent in today’s competitive marketplace. As your Higher Education Executive Search partner, we do more than look for your next transformational hire. We curate an experience designed to attract dynamic leaders, ensuring you get the right candidates to positively impact your academic, enrollment, retention, and advancement goals.
CX Executive Search
People and culture are essential to achieving your organization’s vision, success, and continued growth. The CX leaders you bring on board must be innovative, empathetic, and business-minded. You require confident decision-makers with functional expertise who can envision and implement a strategic plan to transform the customer’s experience, contribute to key business priorities, and improve outcomes.
Our CX Practice team specializes in retained executive search for key roles across the CX platform. Get the expertise you need to build your CX team and transform the customer’s journey into profitable business initiatives.
Current Executive Openings
Blue Rock Search is currently seeking exceptional candidates for the following:
Recent Placements
Gilead
Vice President, HR Strategy & Operations
Papa John's
Vice President of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Subway
Director of Leads & Franchise Sales
Impossible Foods
Vice President, Talent Aquisition
Mastronardi
Western Division, Vice President Operations
Mobile Outfitters
Chief Development Officer
Hungry Howie's Pizza
Vice President Operations
1010data
Senior Vice President, Customer Experience
Mountain Mike's Pizza
Vice President of Development
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Recent News
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