Hawaii eProcurement Portal #Q27000551

Hawaii ERS seeks an executive search firm to recruit its Executive Director

The State of Hawaii Employees’ Retirement System is seeking a firm to lead the recruitment of its Executive Director. - Government buyer: Employees’ Retirement System (ERS), State of Hawaii Department of Budget and Finance; ERS Board of Trustees and its Human Resources Search Committee. - Service requested: One executive search engagement (1 JOB) to recruit and select the ERS Executive Director. Work includes setting the search timeline and qualifications, coordinating advertising, sourcing and screening candidates, arranging interviews, conducting finalist reference and background checks, supporting selection and compensation negotiations, and assisting with the selected candidate’s transition. - Firm qualifications: At least five years of executive search experience for large, complex organizations and at least three searches for such organizations in the previous five years. The primary account contact must have Hawaii business experience. A Hawaii office or affiliate is preferred; the firm must be able to meet with ERS in person or virtually during business hours. - Commercial and other requirements: Submit a fixed, firm lump-sum fee that includes service-related costs and applicable taxes. ERS pays advertising costs separately. The selected firm must be Hawaii Compliance Express compliant at award and sign the ERS confidentiality agreement. - Location and duration: Work supports ERS in Honolulu, Oahu. The search is expected to take approximately four to six months after award; no option years are stated. - OEMs and named vendors: No OEMs, vendors, or service providers are identified in the solicitation. No product line items are specified.

Description

The Employees Retirement System of the State of Hawaii seeks an executive search firm to recruit and select an Executive Director. The firm will support the ERS Board and its Search Committee throughout the process, including developing the search timeline, assisting with position requirements, advertising, screening and interviewing candidates, coordinating references and background checks, and supporting final selection and compensation negotiations. The solicitation anticipates completing the search within four to six months of award. Electronic offers must be submitted through HIePRO by October 30, 2026, at 2:00 PM.

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