Executive Recruiter

We are looking for an experienced Executive Recruiter to lead senior-level hiring initiatives for a global technology-focused organization. This 5 months contract opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented recruiting specialist who brings strong judgment, executive presence, and a track record of managing complex leadership searches with discretion and precision. The role will focus on identifying, engaging, and securing top executive talent while serving as a trusted partner to senior stakeholders across the business.

Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end recruitment for executive and senior leadership roles, including vice president and C-suite level searches, with a high degree of confidentiality and professionalism.

• Develop targeted search strategies that combine passive talent outreach, market mapping, and long-range pipeline building to strengthen leadership succession efforts.

• Partner closely with senior executives, HR leaders, and cross-functional stakeholders to define hiring priorities, align on candidate profiles, and drive effective search execution.

• Advise decision-makers on executive talent trends, competitive hiring dynamics, and availability of leadership talent across relevant technology markets.

• Manage offer development and closing processes in coordination with Total Rewards, Legal, and HR partners, with attention to executive compensation components such as equity and sign-on structures.

• Build and present diverse executive candidate slates with relevant experience that reflect business needs and support inclusive hiring outcomes.

• Oversee and guide external search partners when engaged, ensuring service quality, process alignment, and strong candidate experience.

• Maintain accurate recruitment activity and candidate records within the applicant tracking system while supporting disciplined search management.

• Serve as a strategic recruiting advisor who can navigate sensitive searches independently and influence stakeholders at the highest levels of the organization.

Qualifications:

• 15+ years of recruiting experience with significant depth in full-cycle hiring and executive search leadership.
• At least 5 years of direct experience hiring for vice president, senior executive, or C-suite positions in complex and confidential search environments.
• Minimum 2 years of in-house executive recruiting experience within a global organization.
• Background recruiting senior leaders in SaaS, enterprise software, cloud technology, or other high-growth technology sectors.
• Demonstrated strength in passive candidate sourcing, executive talent mapping, and proactive leadership pipeline development.
• Working knowledge of executive compensation programs, including equity awards, deferred compensation, and related offer structures.
• Strong communication, sound judgment, and the ability to build credibility with senior executives and board-level stakeholders.
• Experience using applicant tracking systems such as Greenhouse to manage executive search processes and documentation.

Compensation

$45.00-$55.00 Hourly

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