Executive Recruiter III

Aston Carter•Seattle, WA

6d•$50 - $57•Onsite

About The Position

The Executive Recruiter III plays a key role in attracting, assessing, and hiring leaders, particularly for operations and safety leadership roles. The position manages the full recruitment lifecycle, including sourcing, interviewing, reference checking, offer management, and onboarding, and also supports employee status changes and exit interviews. It calls for extensive recruiting experience, sound professional judgment, and creativity in designing and executing effective talent acquisition strategies for executive-level positions. This is a contract position based 100% onsite in a corporate office in Seattle, Washington. The environment is professional and fast-paced, with close collaboration with internal stakeholders and frequent interaction with high-level candidates. The work typically follows standard business hours, with flexibility as needed to accommodate executive interviews and hiring timelines. Professional attire is expected. The role uses standard office technologies and recruiting tools. The pay range is $50.00–$57.00 per hour. Eligible benefits for this temporary role may include medical, dental and vision coverage; critical illness, accident and hospital coverage; a 401(k) retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions; life insurance; short- and long-term disability; a Health Spending Account; transportation benefits; an Employee Assistance Program; and time off or leave, such as PTO, vacation, or sick leave. Eligibility may depend on job classification and length of employment, and benefits are subject to plan terms.

Requirements

At least 8 years of experience in recruiting or a closely related field, with significant exposure to executive or leadership hiring.
At least 5 years of strong passive-sourcing experience focused on leadership and executive-level roles.
Expertise in executive sourcing and leadership hiring, including identifying and attracting L7 operations and safety managers.
Proficiency in talent acquisition best practices, including candidate assessment, interview techniques, and offer management.
Strong judgment and decision-making skills, with the ability to plan and accomplish recruitment goals independently.
Ability to lead and direct the work of others in a recruiting environment when needed.
Familiarity with recruiting concepts, practices, and procedures used in modern talent acquisition.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for engaging high-level candidates and internal stakeholders.
Creativity and latitude in designing sourcing strategies and solving complex hiring challenges.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in managing multiple searches simultaneously.
Ability to build and maintain long-term relationships with executive-level candidates.
Comfort working within structured processes while adapting to evolving business needs.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is preferred.
Experience recruiting for operations and safety leadership roles in complex organizations.
Ability to provide stakeholders with market insights and recommendations based on sourcing outcomes.

Responsibilities

Lead full-cycle recruitment for executive and leadership roles, particularly L7 operations managers and safety managers, ensuring a high-quality and timely hiring process.
Develop and execute advanced passive-sourcing strategies to identify and engage niche leadership talent in competitive markets.
Conduct candidate screenings and interviews to assess qualifications, leadership capabilities, and cultural alignment.
Conduct verifications to support sound hiring decisions.
Manage the offer process, including negotiation and communication, to secure top executive candidates.
Coordinate and conduct orientation activities for new hires to support a smooth onboarding experience.
Handle exit interviews and process employee status changes in accordance with established procedures.
Use a broad range of recruiting tools, networks, and methods to build and maintain leadership talent pipelines.
Apply extensive experience and professional judgment to plan and accomplish recruitment goals and solve complex hiring challenges.
Perform recruitment and talent acquisition tasks, adapting approaches to evolving business needs.
Lead and direct other recruiting team members when required, providing guidance and support on executive sourcing initiatives.
Collaborate with hiring stakeholders to understand role requirements and provide market insights on leadership talent.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation of recruitment activities and candidate information throughout the hiring process.