Senior Executive Recruiter

## Senior Executive RecruiterApply: Greater Seattle Area: Space Coast, FL: Huntsville, AL: Posted Yesterday: R71963Application close date:Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight! This role is part of Blue Origin corporate functions, providing centralized support across Blue Origin business unit teams, functions, and locations..Blue Origin is assembling the leadership team that will enable humanity's future in space, and the Senior Executive Recruiter plays a critical role in making that vision reality. As a strategic talent advisor and full-lifecycle executive search expert, you will identify, attract, and secure exceptional leaders across VP, SVP, Senior Director, and key individual contributor roles that directly impact our most ambitious programs. This is not transactional recruiting; it's strategic talent acquisition that requires deep market intelligence, sophisticated assessment capabilities, and the ability to influence executive-level decision-making.As a founding member of Blue Origin's executive recruiting capability, you will help establish the search standards, methodologies, and best practices that define excellence in executive talent acquisition for a pioneering aerospace company. You'll serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, providing market insights and talent strategy while managing high-stakes, confidential searches with precision and discretion. The ideal candidate brings extensive executive search experience, exceptional judgment in assessing leadership talent, and the strategic acumen to position Blue Origin as the premier destination for industry-leading executives who want to shape the future of space exploration.Key Responsibilities:Strategic Talent Acquisition:· Create and implement comprehensive recruitment strategies to identify, engage, and hire top executive talent.· Conduct proactive market mapping and benchmarking to stay ahead of talent trends in key functional areas.· Cultivate a pipeline of high-caliber candidates for critical executive roles.Strategic Leadership:· Develop and implement comprehensive executive recruiting strategies aligned with business goals.· Collaborate with senior leadership to understand the company's growth objectives and executive hiring needs.· Deliver quarterly talent intelligence briefings that inform leadership decisions on organizational capability, competitive talent positioning, and emerging market trends impacting executive availability.Search & Selection:· Conduct in-depth interviews and thorough assessments of executive candidates to evaluate qualifications, leadership capabilities, and cultural fit.· Apply advanced assessment tools and techniques to advise and guide hiring decisions.· Present comprehensive candidate reports and recommendations to senior leadership.Executive Partnership:· Serve as a trusted advisor to the executive leadership team and hiring managers, providing thought leadership on all aspects of the executive search process.· Develop a deep understanding of the business strategy and organizational culture to align talent acquisition efforts with company goals.· Offer strategic insights on market dynamics, competitor activity, and compensation trends.Candidate Relationship Management:· Build and maintain long-term relationships with potential executive candidates, ensuring a positive and engaging recruiting experience.· Lead the candidate experience from initial contact through offer acceptance and onboarding.· Orchestrate executive-level interactions including C-suite meetings, site visits, and strategic conversations that authentically showcase Blue Origin's mission and culture.Process Excellence & Insights:· Lead initiatives to continuously enhance the executive recruitment process for efficiency and effectiveness, incorporating standard methodologies and technology.· Create and maintain metrics and reports to track the success and impact of executive recruiting efforts.· Stay current on industry trends, emerging recruitment technologies, and best practices in executive search.Minimum Qualifications:· 10+ years of experience in full-life cycle executive recruitment, with a successful track record of sourcing and closing VP level searches.· Deep expertise in executive search methodologies, sophisticated assessment tools, and recruitment technologies.· Ability to cultivate relationships and build trust with executive candidates and Blue Origin leaders.· Experience serving as a talent advisor to senior leaders and ability to influence at the executive level.· Fluent with talent platforms such as LinkedIn Recruiter, Recruiting CRM’s, market analytics tools, Excel, and PowerPoint.· Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent work experience.Preferred Qualifications:· Exceptional organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills.· Demonstrates operational excellence throughout the executive search process from search strategy, pipeline development, candidate assessment, and offer negotiation.· High level of discretion, integrity, and sensitivity to confidential information.· Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.· Contact Management/Applicant tracking system experience for sourcing, tracking, and managing candidates.· Possession of strong analytical skills with ability to create, measure, and scale the workflow between candidates, hiring managers, and the recruiting team.### Base Pay Range for:WA applicants is $134,434.00 - $188,207.25**Other site ranges may differ** **Culture Statement**Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. **Export Control Regulations**Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum. **Background Check*** Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check* Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation* Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.* Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical **Benefits*** Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.* Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)* Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.* Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details. **Equal Employment Opportunity**Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on “Know Your Rights,” please see here. **Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation**Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request. #J-18808-Ljbffr