Business Details
Trusted Executive Search & Professional Recruiting Services
WilliamCharles Search Group is a boutique executive search and professional recruiting firm dedicated to delivering tailored talent solutions for middle-market companies. With offices in Michigan and Pennsylvania, we specialize in retained executive search, contingent search, and contract placement services for family-owned businesses, private equity portfolio companies, and ESOP-owned organizations. Our client-centric approach prioritizes long-term relationships and strategic alignment with organizational goals. We execute a rigorous six-step search process encompassing discovery, strategy development, candidate sourcing, presentation, interview facilitation, and final selection support. Our team brings decades of combined experience in identifying leaders for C-suite, finance, human resources, operations, engineering, and sales/marketing roles across manufacturing, healthcare, and nonprofit sectors.We maintain global reach through partnerships in 500 locations across five continents while preserving local market expertise. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion ensures candidates are evaluated based on professional merits rather than personal characteristics. Client testimonials highlight our ability to deliver qualified candidates through structured processes and industry-specific knowledge. We serve organizations with revenues up to $1 billion, focusing on private equity, family-owned, and founder-led businesses requiring specialized talent solutions.
Services
Executive Search
Professional Recruiting
Contract Placement
Interim Talent
C-Suite Hiring
Human Resources Recruitment
Finance & Accounting Staffing
Operations Leadership Search
Engineering Talent Acquisition
Sales & Marketing Recruitment
Highlights and features
- We offer tailored talent solutions for family-owned, private equity, and ESOP-owned businesses
- Our six-step search process ensures strategic candidate-organization alignment
- We serve clients with revenues up to $1 billion across North America and globally
- We maintain industry expertise in manufacturing, healthcare, and nonprofit sectors
- Our team includes seasoned recruiters with deep Michigan and Pennsylvania market knowledge
What people say
Structured approach
Industry expertise
Qualified candidates
Successful placements
Professional demeanor
Services
Executive Search
Our executive search service identifies C-suite leaders and senior executives through a structured six-step process. We begin with organizational discovery to understand cultural requirements, develop strategic candidate profiles, and implement targeted sourcing strategies. Our team conducts comprehensive candidate evaluations, facilitates interview processes with assessment matrices, and supports final selection decisions. Clients benefit from our deep industry knowledge in manufacturing, healthcare, and nonprofit sectors while serving organizations with revenues up to $1 billion.
Professional Recruiting
Professional recruiting services focus on permanent placements for critical roles across finance, human resources, and operations. We access passive candidates not responding to job postings through our extensive network. Our process includes job analysis, compensation benchmarking, candidate sourcing, preliminary interviews, and final candidate selection. Clients receive curated candidate pools that match both technical requirements and organizational culture for mid-level to senior positions in privately owned businesses.
Contract Placement
Contract placement solutions deliver temporary professionals for immediate talent needs in finance, accounting, and project management. We maintain a vetted network of interim executives including CFOs, controllers, and HR managers. Our service reduces operational strain during leadership transitions while maintaining quality standards. Clients benefit from flexible staffing solutions that address workload peaks without long-term commitments while ensuring immediate access to specialized expertise.
C-Suite Hiring
C-suite hiring specializes in CEO, CFO, and COO placements for family-owned and private equity-backed companies. We conduct comprehensive market analyses to identify executives with strategic vision and cultural alignment. Our assessment process evaluates leadership capabilities, industry experience, and organizational fit. Clients receive candidates with proven track records in scaling businesses and driving growth for organizations transitioning through ownership changes or expansion phases.
Human Resources Recruitment
Human resources recruitment focuses on building organizational talent capabilities through strategic hires. We place HR professionals at all levels from directors to specialists with expertise in compensation, benefits, and talent development. Our candidates demonstrate success in improving HR metrics including retention, hiring efficiency, and new hire performance. Clients benefit from HR leaders who implement process improvements and support organizational growth initiatives.
People
Bill Benson
President
Bill Benson brings decades of executive search experience to WilliamCharles, specializing in leadership placements for middle-market companies. He focuses on understanding organizational culture to identify executives who deliver exceptional performance.
Chuck Smeester
VP Partner
Chuck Smeester leverages extensive industry relationships to connect clients with qualified executives. His expertise in Michigan market dynamics supports successful placements across manufacturing and healthcare sectors through structured search methodologies.
Paula Perkins
Executive Recruiter
Paula Perkins specializes in direct hire placements for human resources and operations roles. She maintains a network of qualified professionals to address both immediate and strategic talent needs for client organizations.
Jeff McGraw
VP Managing Director
Jeff McGraw leads complex search assignments with a focus on finance and accounting placements. His national search capabilities support organizations transitioning through growth phases or leadership changes.
Nancy Rexroad
Executive Recruiter
Nancy Rexroad specializes in executive placements for healthcare and nonprofit organizations. She implements targeted sourcing strategies to identify leaders who align with mission-driven organizational cultures.
Questions
What industries do you specialize in?
We specialize in manufacturing, distribution, healthcare, and nonprofit sectors with deep expertise in Michigan and Pennsylvania markets.
What types of positions do you fill?
We fill executive leadership roles including C-suite positions, finance, HR, operations, engineering, and sales leadership across middle-market companies.
Do you work with private equity firms?
Yes, we specialize in executive placements for private equity portfolio companies during growth and transition phases.
What is your search process?
Our six-step process includes discovery, strategy development, candidate sourcing, presentation, interview facilitation, and final selection support with continuous client communication.
Do you offer interim staffing solutions?
Yes, we provide contract professionals for immediate needs in finance, HR, and project management roles with seamless transition capabilities.
How do you ensure cultural fit?
We conduct comprehensive organizational assessments to understand cultural requirements and evaluate candidates on both technical skills and intangible qualities.
Reviews (1)
Rj Smania
Nov 08, 2017
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After talking to them, I realized they weren't right for me. However, the lady on the phone was extremely friendly, professional, and also helpful. If you're someone looking for a career in the executive field, I would highly recommend William Charles.
