ERG by definition is an Executive Search firm. What that means is we recruit (or search for) extremely talented and tenured professionals - typically directors to executive level leadership roles - who exceed the qualifications and expectations of clients that have retained us to help them.

There are several ways ERG is different than other firms. For starters, we are retained by our clients, meaning we are hired to work exclusively with a company to discover the best talent available to fill very specific and vital leadership positions within their organization.

Another differentiator is our tenure within our core industries. We specialize in Construction, Manufacturing, Banking/Credit Unions, Nonprofits and function-based roles (HR, Finance, Sales/Marketing, IT and Operations) nationwide. Many recruiting firms help recruit for multiple levels of positions (part-time, entry-level, etc.) within any industry, so our network is much stronger to pull in the right talent. 

One last differentiator worth noting - our team goes to extraordinary lengths to match clients and candidates culturally. One of the many things our team excels at is rapport building. It’s an art to match the right personalities to the right corporate culture, and our team dominates the emotional intelligence side of this business. We are here to transform lives for the better!

Not a dime. Professionals that choose to work with our recruiting team do so at no cost or obligation to them at any time. Our clients pay a fee to retain our services to find the perfect candidate for their company, which allows our team to have pressure-free communications with qualified candidates that feel more like peer-to-peer conversations than the transactional calls many of our candidates are used to receiving from contingent recruiters.

We are the best talent agent and personal PR firm you will never pay for. We listen to what's important to you and help you on the path to meeting all of your career goals. That could be today, or it could be five years from now - whatever works for you. Our recruiters are committed to helping you find your life's vocation and confidentially connecting you with a company you can see yourself retiring at. And we're with you every step of the process - from helping prep you for the first interview, all way to acting as a negotiator for your offer letter. For over 20 years, ERG has transformed the lives of thousands of professionals just like you.

Typically we work on director to executive-level leadership roles in an organization. Please refer to the list below for just a small sampling of the roles we have worked on within just the past year alone!

Construction:

• Estimator
• Project Manager
• Project Executive
• Superintendent
• Senior Superintendent
• Vice President of Building Group
• General Manager
• Project Accountant
• Project Architect
• Project Controls Manager

Manufacturing:

• Plant Manager
• Director of Operations
• Procurement Specialist
• Drafting Manger
• Vice President of Human Resources

Banking/Credit Unions:

• Chief Lending Officer
• Chief Compliance Officer
• Chief Human Resources Officer
• Chief Marketing Officer
• Commercial Lender
• Vice President of Operations
• Card Services Director
• Database Administrator

Nonprofit:

• Executive Director
• President/CEO
• Chief Financial Officer
• Director of Development
• Director of Philanthropy

The primary industries we serve are Construction, Manufacturing, Banking & Financial Services, Functional Leadership (Human Resources, Sales, Marketing, Finance, Information Technology, Operations and Procurement) and Nonprofit.

You were most likely contacted by someone in our office who was reaching out to... do a reference check on someone you know, discuss a current project we are working on, or to network with you because you either came highly recommended or your background and experience are the perfect fit for a client we are working exclusively with. We promise we are fun to talk to, so give us a call back at 920.996.9700! Learn more about the team at ERG by clicking HERE.

Thanks to ERG's tenure and strong reputation in the industry, we receive quite a few referrals from our professional connections, as well as from candidates we have previously placed. In addition, we leverage our Sourcing Department and company database, which contains 20+ years of vital contact information. One important note - if we do have any of your information, we will NOT share it with anyone - including our clients - without your permission and we will never sell your contact information to 3rd parties.

Absolutely. All information and documentation you provide our team is strictly confidential. We do not "shop" your resume around to other companies and will not communicate in any way with your current or past employers, unless they are listed as a reference.

Give us a call at 920.996.9700 today or send our recruiting team an email at [email protected]! Be sure to send an updated resume with the most current information as we will want to take a look at it to let you know what stands out based on the clients that have retained us and the experience we have in the industry!

ERG has been in business for over 21 years and has helped thousands of professionals discover their life's vocation. Additionally, our President/CEO Sharon Hulce has over 27 years of Executive Search expertise.

Our company headquarters is located in Appleton, Wisconsin, however we work with fabulous companies across the United States. You do not need to be located in a specific geography for our recruiters to work with you.

ERG has been in business for over 20 years. In that time, we've seen just about everything in hiring and have helped companies through every situation imaginable, from training and onboarding, to succession planning, to workplace culture initiatives and diversity, equity and inclusion. We are more than just an executive search firm – we act as a consultant and a trusted advisor to help your business attract, engage and retain employees. A few of the ways we go above and beyond the typical recruiting firm is with our value-added additional services. See below for a list of just a few and if you’re interested in learning more, Contact Us today and let's see how ERG can help transform your company!

Position Profile Pages: Candidates working with our recruiting team receive a digital Position Profile page, which displays key information about a company’s purpose, geography, position responsibilities and several other important details that candidates expect to know before considering making a big career move.

Talent Recruitment Videos: For companies looking for a new exciting way to attract talent, there is no one better to trust with the messaging than the people who recruit that same talent every single day. ERG’s Talent Marketing team bridges the gap between HR and Marketing, helping companies create captivating videos they can utilize to recruit new talent and tell the all-important story behind their businesses’ “why”.

Labor/Compensation Intelligence & Comprehensive Salary Planning: As yet another value-add for our clients, ERG offers labor and compensation intelligence and comprehensive salary planning services. We want to ensure our clients make hiring decisions not only based on need but what makes sense for the retention of new hires and current staff as well. We help our clients make offers with confidence, ensuring their company gains a strategic and competitive market advantage!

The term “headhunter” is used far less frequently these days because of its negative connotation, but nonetheless is a word many people still associate with the recruiting profession. To us, the term "headhunter" implies a very transactional relationship in which a recruiter is working on a role that needs to be filled quickly and they will do anything to fill it regardless of whether or not a person is qualified and without learning what is important to that person's career. At ERG, our recruiters take the time to identify a candidate's list "must-haves" they would need in order for them to make a career move. We are here to build relationships, not force people into roles they will not enjoy or they are not ready for. We recognize that exploring the idea of changing jobs is a big decision and want to make the process as easy as we can!

When we say we are the best talent agent and personal PR firm you will never pay for, we mean it! Our in-depth process allows us to present you to a company in ways that would never be possible if you were to apply through sites like Indeed or Career Builder, or even if you submitted your information directly to the company's job post on their website. Prior to formally presenting you as part of our "shortlist", our experienced team of recruiters will help you tailor your resume specifically to the position you are interested in, focusing on your accomplishments and not just your responsibilities. We will also be working behind the scenes while you are prepping for the interview to build a packet of materials that sells your strengths and tells your full career story - which a resume cannot always do on its own!