561312 — Executive Search Services
Description
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing executive search, recruitment, and placement services for clients with specific executive and senior management position requirements. The range of services provided by these establishments may include developing a search strategy and position specification based on the culture and needs of the client; researching, identifying, screening, and interviewing candidates; verifying candidate qualifications; and assisting in final offer negotiations and assimilation of the selected candidate. The individuals identified, recruited, or placed are not employees of the executive search services establishments.
Illustrative Examples
- Senior executive search services
- Executive placement services
- Executive search services
Exclusions & Cross-References
- Listing employment vacancies and in recruiting, referring, or placing applicants for employment--are
- classified in U.S. Industry 561311, Employment Placement Agencies;
- Supplying their own employees for limited periods of time to supplement the working force of a client's
- business--are classified in Industry 561320, Temporary Help Services;
- Providing human resources and human resource management services to client businesses and households--
- are classified in Industry 561330, Professional Employer Organizations;
- Providing administrative and general management consulting services--are classified in U.S. Industry
- 541611, Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services;
- Providing advice and assistance on human resource and personnel policies, practices, and procedures; and
- employee benefits and compensation systems--are classified in U.S. Industry 541612, Human Resources
- Consulting Services;
- Providing professional and management development training--are classified in Industry 611430,
Overview Facts
| NAICS Code | 561312 |
|---|---|
| Industry Title | Executive Search Services |
| SBA Size Standard | $34,000,000 |
| U.S. Establishments | 5,897 (Census CBP, 2023) |
| IRS PBA Code | 561300 (rolled-up match) |
| Sectors Hierarchy | Sector 56 → 561 → 5613 |
| Source / Verified | US Census 2022 NAICS Manual, Census CBP / 2026-06-28 |
Legacy SIC Concordance
Trace the historical mapping chain from the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) to the modern 2022 NAICS code format.
- SIC 7361 - Employment Agencies (via SIC1987:7361→NAICS1997:541612→2002:541612→2007:561312→2012:561312→2017:561312→2022:561312)
- SIC 8742 - Management Consulting Services (via SIC1987:8742→NAICS1997:541612→2002:541612→2007:561312→2012:561312→2017:561312→2022:561312)
- SIC 8999 - Services, NEC (via SIC1987:8999→NAICS1997:541612→2002:541612→2007:561312→2012:561312→2017:561312→2022:561312)
Suggested Product Service Codes (Advisory)
The following Product Service Codes (PSCs) are advisory suggestions aligned with this NAICS code. Note: NAICS and PSC codes map to different dimensions of procurement (industry vs. product/service). There is no official binding 1:1 crosswalk.
- PSC R499 — Other Professional Services
Source: DoD DPCAP PSC Selection Tool (Ingested: 2026-06-29)
Related Resources & Compliance Guides
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 561312:
- Sector 56 Directory Hub — List of related industries in the Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services sector.
- SIC ↔ NAICS Crosswalk Tool — Look up mappings between legacy SIC codes and modern classifications.
- SBA Size Standards Guide — Complete rules and averaging periods for small business classifications.
- Calculating Annual Receipts Guide — Detailed worked example of revenue calculation rules.
- IRS Principal Business Activity Guide — How NAICS codes map to corporate and entity tax filings.
Related Industries in 5613
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is 561312 a valid 2022 NAICS code?
NAICS 561312 is 'Executive Search Services', a 2022 U.S. national industry under Sector 56 (Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services); the SBA small-business size standard is $34,000,000.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 561312?
The SBA small business size standard for NAICS 561312 is $34,000,000 (based on receipts).
What is the legacy SIC code mapping for 561312?
NAICS code 561312 maps to the legacy 1987 SIC codes: 7361 - Employment Agencies, 8742 - Management Consulting Services, 8999 - Services, NEC.