Executive Recruiter

Topaz HR • West Orange, NJ

20h

About The Position

A growing professional services and talent solutions firm is seeking a driven, relationship-oriented Executive Recruiter to join its expanding recruitment team. The recruiter will manage the full recruitment lifecycle, partner closely with clients to understand their hiring needs, identify top talent, and guide candidates from initial outreach through offer acceptance. The role suits a proactive, resourceful, and results-oriented person who enjoys building relationships, uncovering exceptional talent, and helping organizations make impactful hiring decisions.

The employer is a growing talent acquisition and workforce solutions firm that partners with small and mid-sized organizations to help them attract, hire, and retain exceptional talent. It delivers customized recruiting solutions across a wide range of industries through a consultative approach and a deep understanding of client needs. Topaz HR is managing the recruitment process; additional information about the organization will be shared with qualified candidates during interviews, and hiring decisions will be made directly by the employer.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of recruiting, talent acquisition, staffing, sales, account management, or related experience is preferred.
• Strong sourcing and relationship-building abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to influence and build trust with candidates and clients.
• Strong negotiation and closing skills.
• Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple searches simultaneously.
• Resourceful and persistent in identifying top talent.
• Comfortable with outbound outreach, networking, and phone-based communication.
• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Competitive, goal-oriented, and driven by results.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment cycle from client intake through offer acceptance.
• Conduct discovery meetings with clients to understand hiring needs beyond job descriptions and titles.
• Proactively source candidates through networking, referrals, direct outreach, databases, and other creative channels.
• Screen and assess candidates for qualifications, cultural fit, and long-term potential.
• Build and maintain strong candidate pipelines for current and future opportunities.
• Coordinate interviews and facilitate communication between clients and candidates.
• Negotiate compensation packages and manage expectations throughout the hiring process.
• Provide consultative guidance to clients on talent acquisition strategies and market conditions.
• Track recruiting activity, maintain accurate records, and manage hiring pipelines.
• Consistently achieve individual recruiting and placement goals.

Benefits

• Base salary of $65,000–$85,000 plus uncapped commission; first-year on-target total earnings of $100,000–$110,000.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• PTO package.
• Professional growth and advancement opportunities.
• Collaborative, entrepreneurial team environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed