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    Executive Search & Direct Hire Recruiting in Iowa

    The McKenny Group is a veteran-owned executive search and direct hire recruiting firm serving employers across Iowa — from Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Davenport, and 8 more metros to statewide remote-eligible roles.

    Metros Covered
    11+
    Core Industries
    12+
    Avg. Shortlist
    10days
    Placement Guarantee
    100%

    Metro Coverage in Iowa

    Des Moines, IACedar Rapids, IADavenport, IASioux City, IAIowa City, IAWaterloo, IAAmes, IAWest Des Moines, IACouncil Bluffs, IADubuque, IAAnkeny, IA

    Hiring leadership or technical talent in Iowa?

    Executive Search in Iowa

    We place CEOs, presidents, COOs, CFOs, CHROs, and other senior leaders for Iowa employers in insurance, agriculture, renewable energy. Retained executive search, confidential off-market sourcing, and a placement guarantee.

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    Direct Hire Recruiting in Iowa

    Permanent-placement recruiting for engineering, IT, cybersecurity, finance, operations, and management roles across Des Moines and Cedar Rapids. Slates in days, not months — every placement is backed by a written guarantee.

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    Fractional HR for Iowa Employers

    Embedded HR leadership for growing Iowa companies between 25 and 500 employees. Compliance, total rewards, performance cadence, and people operations on a fractional cadence.

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    Industries We Serve in Iowa

    The McKenny Group supports employers across Iowa's diverse business landscape, from manufacturing, healthcare, finance, IT, legal, education, government, aviation, hospitality, and emerging technology to the many other sectors driving growth statewide.

    Other States We Serve

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    Let's connect. Whether you're scaling a team or stepping into a new role, The McKenny Group is your trusted partner.