Executive Recruiter

Executive Recruiter

Location: Columbus, OH (On-Site) Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

We are seeking a driven and professional Executive Recruiter to identify, attract, and place top leadership talent across a variety of industries. This role is responsible for managing the full-cycle recruitment process for executive and senior-level positions while serving as a trusted talent advisor to hiring leaders.

The ideal candidate has strong sourcing skills, experience recruiting high-level professionals, and a proven ability to build relationships with both clients and candidates.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruitment for executive, leadership, and professional-level positions.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand organizational needs and position requirements.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies to identify passive and active candidates.
• Conduct phone screens, interviews, and candidate assessments.
• Build and maintain pipelines of qualified executive and leadership talent.
• Present qualified candidates and provide detailed candidate evaluations.
• Coordinate interview schedules and facilitate communication throughout the hiring process.
• Manage offer negotiations and assist with onboarding transitions.
• Maintain accurate candidate and client information within applicant tracking systems and CRM platforms.
• Build relationships with industry professionals, referral sources, and networking groups.
• Stay informed on labor market trends, compensation data, and industry developments.
• Ensure a positive and professional experience for all candidates and hiring managers.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
• 3+ years of recruiting, staffing, talent acquisition, or executive search experience.
• Experience recruiting leadership, management, director, vice president, or executive-level talent.
• Strong sourcing and networking abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple searches and priorities simultaneously.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and applicant tracking systems.

Preferred

• Executive search experience.
• Staffing industry experience.
• Experience recruiting across multiple industries and functional areas.
• Knowledge of compensation structures and offer negotiations.

Core Competencies

• Executive Recruiting
• Talent Acquisition
• Relationship Building
• Consultative Communication
• Candidate Assessment
• Networking and Business Development
• Negotiation
• Strategic Thinking
• Confidentiality and Professionalism
• Organization and Attention to Detail

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation structure
• Career advancement opportunities
• Professional development and training
• Collaborative team environment
• Industry-leading recruiting tools and resources

This position is ideal for a recruiter who enjoys building relationships, identifying exceptional talent, and making a direct impact on organizational success through strategic hiring.