The McKenny Group — Executive Search, Recruiting & Talent Solutions

    Executive recruitment professionals
    The McKenny Group

    Helping companies navigate change with precision.

    A premier national direct hire and executive search firm. Built on 75+ years of leadership and the discipline of a 22-year Air Force career.

    75+
    Years Experience
    96%
    Retention Rate
    1-Yr
    Placement Guarantee
    About Us

    Welcome to The McKenny Group

    A distinguished, veteran-owned firm specializing in executive search, recruitment, and fractional HR services. We deliver tailored solutions for businesses' unique human capital needs across industries,built on a foundation of military discipline, integrity, and unwavering commitment.

    • Direct Hire (Confidential)
    • Executive Search
    • HR Consulting & Fractional Services
    • One-Year Placement Guarantee
    The McKenny Group executive recruiting team collaborating in a modern conference room
    75+
    Years of Experience

    Proven track record in business operations, human resources, staffing, and fractional HR across key industries including Manufacturing, Healthcare, IT, Finance, Legal, Education, Government, Aviation, AI Technology & Robotics, and Hospitality & Restaurant Management.

    What We Do

    Comprehensive recruitment & HR solutions

    Tailored to precisely meet your needs,whether filling a critical role, developing your HR strategy, or providing ongoing support.

    Executive C-Suite Search

    Nationwide recruitment for C-suite and senior leadership roles, with a 96% placement retention rate.

    Direct Hire

    Confidential, exclusive, and retained full-cycle recruiting for critical roles,accelerated without sacrificing quality.

    Fractional HR

    From compliance to strategic workforce planning, tailored HR services that scale with your business stage.

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    Why Choose Us · Veteran-Owned

    Mission-first recruiting, built on 22 years of service.

    The McKenny Group is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business that treats every search like a mission. We combine the discipline of the Air Force with deep recruiting expertise to deliver candidates who show up, stay, and perform,across regulated industries and the executive suite.

    Whether you need cleared talent for federal contracts, fractional HR leadership, or a hard-to-fill executive search, we're built to move fast without cutting corners. One team, accountable end-to-end.

    Veteran-rich network
    Up-to-1-Year Guarantee
    Veteran-owned vendor

    Military-Grade Discipline

    Process-driven, accountable, and reliable from intake to placement,nothing falls through the cracks.

    Uncompromising Integrity

    Transparent, ethical practices that build lasting trust with clients and candidates alike.

    Mission Commitment

    We don't stop until we've placed the right person for the role,your win is our mission.

    Precision-Matched Talent

    Rigorous screening, skills validation, and cultural alignment so the first hire is the right hire.

    Fast, Reliable Delivery

    Shortlists in days,not weeks,without sacrificing quality, backed by an active veteran-rich network.

    Long-Term Partnership

    We invest in understanding your team, mission, and growth plan,so we keep delivering as you scale.

    Industry-Leading Promise

    Up to a 1-Year Guarantee on Every Candidate

    We stand behind every placement with a guarantee of up to one full year. If a candidate we place does not work out within the guarantee period, we will replace them at no additional cost to you,no fine print, no hassle.

    Why are we willing to back our work this strongly? Because our process is built on military-grade discipline and a deep understanding of what makes a hire successful long-term. We invest the time up front,rigorous vetting, skills validation, cultural alignment, and reference verification,so the right person lands in the right role the first time. Standing behind our candidates for up to a year isn't a marketing tactic; it's accountability. When we say we found the right fit, we mean it, and we're prepared to prove it.

    Rigorous Vetting

    Multi-step screening, skills testing, and reference checks before any submission.

    Cultural Fit First

    We learn your team and mission so candidates thrive beyond day one.

    True Accountability

    If retention falters within the guarantee, we replace at no extra cost.

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    Career Opportunities

    Find your next role with The McKenny Group

    A curated selection of confidential, retained, and direct-hire opportunities from C-suite to skilled trades.

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    Executive

    Chief Financial Officer

    New York, NY Full-time

    About the role We are partnering with a high-growth, private-equity-backed manufacturer (~$400M revenue, 4 plants across the U.S.) to recruit a Chief Financial Officer who will serve as the strategic financial partner to the CEO and Board. This is a hands-on, build-and-scale role for a CFO who thrives in operationally complex, growth-focused environments. What you'll own • Lead all finance functions: FP&A, accounting, treasury, tax, internal audit, and investor reporting. • Partner with the CEO and Board on long-range strategy, capital allocation, and value-creation planning. • Drive M&A strategy end-to-end: target identification, diligence, deal modeling, negotiation, and post-close integration. • Own monthly close, KPI reporting, and Board materials; raise the bar on data quality and forecasting accuracy. • Build and develop a high-performing finance team; coach finance business partners embedded in operations. • Lead lender, auditor, and investor relationships; manage debt covenants and capital structure decisions. • Implement scalable systems (ERP, BI, consolidations) to support continued growth and a future liquidity event. First 12 months — what success looks like • 13-week cash flow and rolling 18-month forecast operating with executive trust. • Plant-level P&Ls and unit economics visible monthly to operations leaders. • At least one bolt-on acquisition modeled, executed, or substantially advanced. • Clean year-end audit with no material findings; covenant compliance maintained. What we offer • Direct line to the CEO and Board, with meaningful equity in a value-creation story. • Full relocation support; hybrid schedule available out of the New York office. • Comprehensive benefits, executive long-term incentive plan, and performance bonus.

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    HR Leadership

    VP of Human Resources

    Remote (US) Full-time

    About the role Our client — a 500+ person, multi-state services organization in growth mode — is hiring a Vice President of Human Resources to architect and lead their people function. Reporting directly to the CEO and serving on the executive leadership team, you will be the senior-most HR voice in the business and a true strategic partner to leaders across the company. What you'll own • Define and execute the people strategy aligned to a 3-year growth plan. • Lead talent acquisition, total rewards, learning & development, employee relations, HR operations, and DEI. • Build leadership capability through coaching, succession planning, and a refreshed performance management approach. • Modernize HR technology (HRIS, ATS, performance, comp planning) and use data to drive decisions. • Own multi-state compliance (federal, state, local) including wage & hour, leave, and EEOC matters. • Partner with Finance on workforce planning, headcount strategy, and compensation philosophy. • Develop and mentor a team of HRBPs, recruiters, and HR Ops specialists. First 12 months — what success looks like • Refreshed total rewards philosophy and competitive compensation bands published. • Engagement survey launched with leader-by-leader action plans in motion. • Time-to-fill reduced and quality-of-hire metrics in place across critical roles. • Manager enablement program live for all people leaders. • HRIS / ATS landscape assessed with a clear modernization roadmap. What we offer • Seat at the executive table and direct influence on company strategy. • Fully remote within the U.S., with quarterly travel to HQ and key sites. • Competitive base, annual performance bonus, and long-term incentive participation. • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, and generous PTO.

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    Recruitment

    Senior Recruiter – Light Industrial

    Atlanta, GA Direct Hire

    About the role McKenny Group is hiring a Senior Recruiter – Light Industrial to own full-cycle recruiting for skilled trades, manufacturing, and operations roles across the Southeast. You will work directly with hiring managers at growing employers to deliver high-quality talent quickly, build robust candidate pipelines, and act as a trusted advisor on local market conditions. What you'll own • Run full-cycle recruiting (intake → sourcing → screening → offer → start) for 8–15 active reqs at a time. • Develop deep, ongoing pipelines for high-volume roles such as machine operators, maintenance techs, supervisors, warehouse leadership, and EHS. • Conduct hiring manager intakes and weekly pipeline reviews; advise on market data, comp, and realistic timelines. • Source proactively across LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, employee referrals, trade schools, and community partners. • Maintain ATS hygiene and report on funnel metrics: pipeline health, submit-to-hire, time-to-fill, and quality of hire. • Represent McKenny Group with professionalism in the market — at job fairs, plant tours, and client visits. First 12 months — what success looks like • Consistently meeting or exceeding monthly placement targets. • Average time-to-fill reduced on core req types vs. baseline. • Two or more "go-to" pipelines built (e.g., maintenance techs, production supervisors) with warm candidates ready on demand. • Strong client NPS and repeat req flow from existing accounts. What we offer • Hybrid schedule out of our Atlanta office; flexible hours and autonomy. • Strong base + uncapped commission with realistic OTE based on existing demand. • Warm requisition flow from established clients — no cold business development required. • Mentorship from senior recruiters and a clear path to lead/principal recruiter.

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