About the job

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.

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