Human Resources

The HR Practice of Egon Zehnder International operates at the cutting edge of what HR can do for your business.

We serve clients who view HR as a strategic rather than administrative function, and want star players leading HR.

Our mission is to identify, attract and develop executives with the vision, business acumen and technical insight to make HR a prime driver of your profitable growth.

Non-Traditional Solutions

We change the game in HR, bringing you non-traditional as well as tried-and-true solutions to deliver the caliber of HR leaders your company needs today.

First, we work with you to articulate HR goals and to build a corresponding competency profile for your HR leader. Our search is then guided by this tangible view of the experience, abilities and qualities candidates must have to tackle your company’s anticipated talent challenges, and to become a valued member of your senior management team.

Our searches are highly customized. We never hesitate to venture outside the lines of tradition to find leaders best suited to your HR needs.

In addition to delivering executive search, we often recommend innovative development approaches  such as rotating rising stars from your line functions into senior HR roles, and giving fast track HR leaders meaningful line management experience.

Egon Zehnder International works with you to integrate HR fully into your company’s senior management culture. Over time, you’ll develop a deep pool of executives with strategic HR vision as well as the technical competence to make your HR function a source of quantifiable competitive advantage.

Global Capability

Egon Zehnder International has consultants around the world with extensive experience in HR assignments, at international, regional and national levels. Our expertise covers HR generalist positions as well as specialists in compensation and benefits, organizational development, talent management, training & development, staffing, and shared services.

Client-First Vision

Egon Zehnder International is uniquely structured to fulfill our client-first vision. Our entire firm operates as a single profit center. This both encourages and rewards collaboration. The HR Practice can work seamlessly with colleagues around the country or around the world to mobilize the resources, knowledge, and relationships needed to deliver each client extraordinary value.