Executive Recruiter III

Recruiter III Leadership SourcingThe Recruiter III Executive Sourcing plays a key role in attracting, assessing, and hiring leaders, with a particular focus on operations and safety leadership roles. This position manages the full recruitment lifecycle, including sourcing, interviewing, reference checking, offer management, and onboarding, while also supporting employee status changes and exit interviews. The role relies heavily on extensive recruiting experience, sound judgment, and a high degree of creativity to design and execute effective talent acquisition strategies for executive-level positions.ResponsibilitiesLead full-cycle recruitment for executive and leadership roles, particularly L7 operations managers and safety managers, ensuring a high-quality and timely hiring process.Develop and execute advanced passive sourcing strategies to identify and engage niche leadership talent in competitive markets.Conduct thorough candidate screenings and interviews to assess qualifications, leadership capabilities, and cultural alignment.Verifications to support sound hiring decisions.Manage the offer process, including negotiation and communication, to secure top executive candidates.Coordinate and conduct orientation activities for new hires to support a smooth onboarding experience.Handle exit interviews and process changes in employee status in accordance with established procedures.Utilize a broad range of recruiting tools, networks, and methods to build and maintain strong leadership talent pipelines.Apply extensive experience and professional judgment to plan and accomplish recruitment goals and solve complex hiring challenges.Perform a variety of recruitment and talent acquisition tasks, adapting approaches to meet evolving business needs.Lead and direct the work of other recruiting team members when required, providing guidance and support on executive sourcing initiatives.Collaborate with hiring stakeholders to understand role requirements and provide market insights on leadership talent.Maintain accurate and timely documentation of recruitment activities and candidate information throughout the hiring process.Essential SkillsAt least 8 years of experience in recruiting or a closely related field, with significant exposure to executive or leadership hiring.A minimum of 5 years of strong passive sourcing experience specifically focused on leadership and executive-level roles.Demonstrated expertise in executive sourcing and leadership hiring, including the ability to identify and attract L7 operations and safety managers.Proficiency in talent acquisition best practices, including candidate assessment, interview techniques, and offer management.Strong judgment and decision-making skills, with the ability to plan and accomplish recruitment goals independently.Ability to lead and direct the work of others in a recruiting environment when needed.Familiarity with a variety of recruiting concepts, practices, and procedures used in modern talent acquisition.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for engaging with high-level candidates and internal stakeholders.High degree of creativity and latitude in designing sourcing strategies and solving complex hiring challenges.Additional Skills & QualificationsBachelors degree in a relevant field is preferred.Experience recruiting for operations and safety leadership roles in complex organizations.Comfort working within structured processes while adapting to evolving business needs.Ability to build and maintain long-term relationships with executive-level candidates.Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in managing multiple searches simultaneously.Capability to provide market insights and recommendations to stakeholders based on sourcing outcomes.Work EnvironmentThis position is based 100% onsite in a corporate office setting in Seattle, with work occurring in a professional, fast-paced environment focused on executive and leadership hiring. The role involves close collaboration with internal stakeholders and frequent interaction with high-level candidates, using standard office technologies and recruiting tools. The work schedule typically follows standard business hours, with flexibility as needed to accommodate executive interviews and hiring timelines. Professional attire is expected to align with the corporate environment.Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Seattle, WA.Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $50.00 - $57.00/hr.Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Oct 20, 2026.Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Seattle,WA.About Aston CarterAston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email View email address on click.appcast.io for other accommodation options.San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.