Executive Recruiter

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Executive Talent Acquisition Advisor / Recruiter

Industry: Medical Manufacturing

Location (city, state): Northbrook, IL

Pay: $40–$48 per hour

Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM with a 1-hour lunch. Hybrid schedule with approximately 3 days onsite per week, most likely Tuesday–Thursday.

Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

About The Company:

A well-established global organization within the medical manufacturing industry is seeking an experienced Talent Acquisition professional to support executive-level hiring across the Americas. This is an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to high-level recruiting, executive search strategy, and talent acquisition program development within a large, global organization.

Job Description:

The Executive Talent Acquisition Advisor will manage full-cycle recruiting for Director, Senior Director, and Vice President-level positions throughout the Americas. This individual will partner closely with senior business leaders and HR stakeholders to understand hiring needs, evaluate candidates, and deliver a high-quality executive candidate experience.

The ideal candidate is polished, highly organized, comfortable communicating with senior-level stakeholders, and experienced in recruiting passive talent. This person will also have an opportunity to contribute to the development and improvement of executive recruiting processes and programs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the recruiting process for senior-level positions, from initial intake through offer and onboarding.
• Partner with hiring leaders to understand position requirements, leadership profiles, and business priorities.
• Conduct approximately 4–5 executive candidate phone screens per day.
• Proactively engage and assess passive candidates through networking, recruiting platforms, and talent pipelines.
• Provide thoughtful, professional candidate feedback and recommendations to hiring teams and Talent Acquisition leadership.
• Maintain strong communication and follow-up throughout the interview and selection process.
• Collaborate with HR, Compensation, Talent Acquisition, and business leaders throughout the recruiting process.
• Help develop and enhance executive recruiting processes, resources, documentation, and best practices.
• Identify opportunities to improve the overall recruiting experience and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Utilize recruiting technology, including LinkedIn's AI-powered recruiting tools, to support talent identification and engagement.
• Work effectively with teams across a global, matrixed organization.
• Support internal mobility and succession-related initiatives involving senior-level talent.
• Manage priorities independently while maintaining a high level of organization and attention to detail.

Qualifications:

• 1–4+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, preferably supporting Director, Senior Director, VP, or other executive-level searches.
• Bachelor's degree strongly preferred.
• Experience recruiting within a larger corporate environment is highly desirable.
• Executive search or headhunting experience is a strong plus.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders through the Director level.
• Strong understanding of employment and labor laws as they relate to interviewing, selection, and hiring.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with executive-level audiences.
• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and searches simultaneously.
• Professional judgment and discretion when handling confidential executive searches.
• Experience with LinkedIn, applicant tracking systems, HRIS platforms, and job boards preferred.

Perks:

• Hybrid work schedule
• Opportunity to recruit at the executive level
• Exposure to a global talent acquisition environment
• Opportunity to work directly with senior business leaders
• Strong learning and professional development opportunity
• Opportunity to help build and improve executive recruiting processes
• Modern, collaborative office environment
• Potential opportunity for permanent employment