Executive Recruiter, Corporate

CEI Services•Fargo, ND

25d•$115,000 - $136,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Corporate Executive Recruiter is a strategic talent acquisition partner responsible for identifying, attracting, and hiring executive, senior-level, and specialized talent across the organization. This role works closely with executive leadership and hiring managers to understand business needs, develop effective hiring strategies, and deliver high-quality candidates who support both immediate and long-term organizational goals. The Corporate Executive Recruiter leads full-cycle recruitment efforts, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, candidate assessment, offer negotiation, and hiring. This role is responsible for proactively identifying and engaging both active and passive candidates, building strong talent pipelines, and providing market insights that help leaders make informed hiring decisions. Success in this position requires a combination of strategic consulting, relationship management, and hands-on recruiting expertise in competitive talent markets.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
Construction and renewables industry experience is highly preferred.
Minimum of 7+ years recruiting experience, with demonstrated success supporting senior leadership and/or executive-level searches
Proven experience managing full-cycle recruitment across all levels, including executive, leadership, and specialized roles
Experience partnering directly with senior and executive leaders on talent strategy, hiring decisions, and workforce planning
Experience in executive search or retained search environments preferred
Strong executive presence with ability to influence senior stakeholders
Experience conducting executive-level assessments and high-stakes interviews
Ability to manage confidential, complex, and competitive searches
Strong market intelligence and talent mapping capabilities
In-depth knowledge of recruitment processes, including sourcing and pipeline development
Strong sourcing, interviewing, and negotiation skills
Excellent communication skills with ability to influence stakeholders
Proficiency with ATS/CRM systems and recruitment metrics
Strong organizational and prioritization skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while balancing strategic and tactical work
Ability to recruit across all levels of an organization, from individual contributor to executive, while prioritizing high-impact searches

Nice To Haves

Construction and renewables industry experience is highly preferred.
Experience in executive search or retained search environments preferred

Responsibilities

Provide executive-level talent acquisition strategy and market insights to support business growth and critical hiring needs
Lead full-cycle recruitment efforts across all levels, with emphasis on executive, leadership, and specialized searches, while remaining flexible to support non-executive hiring needs as required
Partner with senior and executive leadership to define role requirements, success profiles, and search strategies
Own and execute proactive executive search and talent mapping strategies, including competitor analysis and passive candidate engagement
Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership on talent market trends, compensation, and workforce planning
Manage confidential and high-visibility searches, ensuring discretion and strong candidate experience
Influence and educate internal stakeholders on recruitment best practices and talent attraction strategies
Create and negotiate offers, including complex and executive-level compensation packages
Build and maintain executive talent pipelines through industry engagement and targeted outreach
Provide a white-glove candidate experience while managing the full recruitment lifecycle
Collaborate with hiring managers and stakeholders to ensure alignment and effective execution of hiring plans
Leverage ATS/CRM systems and recruitment data to track progress, identify trends, and improve outcomes
Drive process improvements to enhance efficiency and candidate experience
Other duties as assigned

Benefits

Compensation $115,000-$136,000 / year, commensurate with experience
This position is bonus eligible
Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase
401(k) with company match
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care)
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children
Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance, Weight Management Drug Discount
Discounted National Gym Membership Network
Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave
Military Leave, including Benefits Continuation
Employee Assistance Program
Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment
Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage
Emergency Travel Assistance Program
Group legal plan