FAQs

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Frequently asked questions from

Employers:

  • Main Line Talent Group has specialized knowledge in niche ERP recruitment with a multinational network of candidates. Partnering with MLTG allows your internal recruiters and hiring managers to spend time on time-sensitive business objectives. Allow us to do the hard work for you!

  • We support most IT related functions, technical and functional consultants, project managers, controllers and finance leaders, operations professionals, system administrators, and transformation focused leadership roles where ERP experience enhances effectiveness. The common denominator is meaningful interaction with enterprise systems that drive operational or financial performance.

  • We support organizations across the full ERP lifecycle, including new system implementations, multi entity rollouts, post merger integrations, module expansions, system upgrades, and post go live optimization initiatives. We also assist with stabilization efforts where organizations need stronger internal ownership, improved reporting accuracy, or tighter process alignment after an implementation. Whether the objective is initial deployment, operational refinement, or long term scalability, we focus on placing professionals who understand both system configuration and the underlying business processes the ERP is meant to support.

  • For specialized ERP-related roles, we typically present qualified candidates within 3-5 business days. Highly niche requirements may require additional time, depending on market availability and geographic constraints

  • We primarily support organizations across North America, with a strong concentration in the United States. We are comfortable supporting both onsite and remote roles depending on organizational requirements. We have the capability of sourcing offshore workers if desired.

  • Executive search firms can have different fee structures that often vary with the complexity and projected time to fill of each search. Rates can range between 15-30% for positions with larger candidate pools and a time to fill projection of 30-60 days, and rate can climb to 30-50% for roles that require extensive networking and outreach and may take as long as 6-9 months to fill. These roles are often technical experts or high ranking leadership roles. Companies will often retain recruitment agencies to fill the more niche roles to ensure a higher level of commitment and resources.

  • It is commonplace in executive search recruitment to offer guarantee periods for each placement. In the event of an unsuccessful placement, these guarantees often include a free replacement or a refund on the recruitment fee, and often are time bound. The industry standard is known to be 90 days after the candidate’s first day of employment. Some more technical roles, like developer positions, will have a shorter guarantee period because the candidates’ ability to effectively do their jobs is more tangible, whereas, financial professionals or management level candidates often need at least a full 90 days to be evaluated. It is important to align business objectives when engaging executive search firms. Unsuccessful partnerships often arise when there are misaligned expectations.

Frequently asked questions from

Job seekers:

  • Using Main Line Talent Group for job search can provide you access to a larger network of job opportunities that match your unique skillset and ERP experience. We also offer career advice and guidance on improving your resume and cover letter.

  • ERP experience is a skill set, not a job function. We support clients in filling positions where ERP exposure adds measurable value, whether in IT, finance, operations, or leadership roles. If your background includes meaningful interaction with ERP systems in a way that drives process improvement, reporting accuracy, scalability, or revenue growth, your experience is highly relevant within our network.

  • In some states, it is illegal for recruiters or employers to ask a candidate what they are currently earning. These laws are in place to shrink wage gaps between different groups of people. It is better for candidates to share what compensation target they would like to earn in an ideal situation, and what the minimum compensation would need to be to entertain a new opportunity. Ultimately, we encourage candidates to build strong relationships with recruiters, so they can advocate for the candidate to secure interviews and aid in compensation negotiations.

  • We support candidates throughout the compensation discussion process by advising on realistic market expectations based on role scope, industry, geography, and organizational structure. Our goal is to align expectations early so that both the candidate and the employer enter discussions with clarity. By setting accurate benchmarks and facilitating transparent communication, we minimize unnecessary back and forth and reduce friction during the negotiation stage.

  • We frequently assist professionals who have strong operational backgrounds and implementation exposure transition into ERP consulting roles. We help reframe your experience in transformation language and quantify your impact in a way that resonates with ERP partners and technology driven organizations.

  • All conversations are strictly confidential. Your information is never shared with a client without your explicit authorization, and we are deliberate about protecting your professional reputation throughout the process.

  • We typically respond to job applications within 2-3 business days.

  • Unfortunately, we do not offer internships a this time.

Please email us at support@mainlinetalent.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.