Associate Director Executive Recruiter

Chewy•Plantation, FL

2d•$137,500 - $221,500

About The Position

Chewy is seeking an Associate Director Executive Recruiter to serve as a key leader in attracting world-class executive talent. As a strategist, thought leader, and subject matter expert in executive recruiting, this role will work directly with the company’s most senior executives to help the business scale and recruit top leaders for executive roles across multiple business lines. This role requires a forward-thinking executive recruiter who looks around corners, anticipating future business and talent needs while continuously evolving how we identify, assess, and engage executive talent. The ideal candidate embraces AI, technology, and innovative ways of working to elevate search execution, improve decision-making, and create capacity for higher-value work, all while maintaining an unwavering focus on delivering an exceptional experience for our stakeholders and candidates. This position reports to the Director of Executive Search and will be a key member of the Executive Search team within Talent Acquisition. Additionally, as a senior member of the TA organization, you will have the opportunity to mentor and coach others. The Associate Director Executive Recruiter owns and executes Director to Vice President level searches and will be well-versed in all aspects of an executive search including research strategy, candidate engagement and development, senior client management, and offer negotiations with multiple components of compensation. While this individual will have some research partnership, they own the full lifecycle of recruiting from talent mapping to interviewing to leading debriefs and closing candidates. Their work should transcend search execution, leveraging a deep knowledge of team and business objectives to serve as a thought partner for senior leaders and a true talent consultant. The role is a critical senior position that will help drive continued talent excellence and growth at Chewy.

Requirements

10+ years of full life cycle recruiting experience, with at least 3 years in executive recruiting, both tech and non-tech, in competitive market spaces
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
High operational acuity with a strong focus on building and executing a scalable, operationally sound strategy, and offering data-driven insights to influence
Exceptional stakeholder engagement and business aptitude; proven track record of partnering with, advising, and influencing executive leadership and connecting business evolution to talent priorities
Project management: Experience driving/leading multi-faceted executive hiring initiatives across various functional groups
Ability to influence peers, candidates, stakeholders, partners through quality data, sound decision making, and executive presence
Comfort with ambiguity; ability to quickly pivot to meet the changing needs of Chewy
Passion for the candidate experience and representing the Chewy brand throughout talent lifecycle
Forward-thinking mindset with demonstrated curiosity for AI, emerging technologies, and evolving executive recruiting practices. Ability to thoughtfully apply new tools to improve outcomes while preserving a high-touch experience for executive candidates and senior stakeholders
Bachelor's degree

Responsibilities

Critically assess teams and organizations, applying an expert eye to potential talent opportunities and challenges
Create robust search strategies to identify top talent, including talent in niche spaces
Effectively get and keep the attention of external talent, nurturing relationships that go beyond particular searches
Partner with C-level clients in search conceptualization and strategy, leading meetings and crafting succinct written communication on search progress
Assess external talent using behavioral and technical evaluation techniques
Provide strategic guidance, education, and calibration techniques for senior leaders and interview teams
Leverage AI, technology, market intelligence, and innovative recruiting practices to continuously improve search execution while enhancing the experience for candidates and stakeholders

Benefits

401k
new hire and annual equity grant
medical/Rx insurance
vision insurance
dental insurance
life insurance
disability insurance
hospital indemnity insurance
critical illness insurance
accident insurance
parental leave
family services benefits
backup dependent care
flexible spending accounts
telemedicine
pet adoption reimbursement
employee assistance program
discounts including 10% off pet insurance and 20% off at Chewy.com
unlimited PTO, subject to manager approval
six paid holidays per year
paid sick and family leave in compliance with applicable state and local regulations