Executive Recruiter

Bearcom•Garland, TX

47d

About The Position

The Executive Recruiter serves as a strategic talent partner responsible for sourcing, attracting, and hiring exceptional executive and senior leadership talent who drive organizational success. This role demands strong business acumen, consultative partnership, and relationship management skills to deliver high-caliber leaders aligned with the organization's strategic goals. Working closely with senior leadership, the Executive Recruiter develops and executes targeted search strategies, manages the full lifecycle of executive recruitment-from initial outreach to offer negotiation-and ensures seamless, high-touch experience for both candidates and stakeholders.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
Minimum of 8 years of executive or senior-level recruiting experience within a corporate or executive search environment.
Demonstrated success managing complex, cross-functional, or global executive searches and delivering high-impact hires.
Deep understanding of executive compensation frameworks, market mapping, and succession planning strategies.
Exceptional communication, influence, and relationship management skills with the ability to engage and advise senior stakeholders.
Strong business judgment and ability to balance speed, quality, and diversity objectives in decision-making.
Proven capability to manage multiple high-level searches simultaneously with discretion and professionalism.
Proficiency in applicant tracking systems, CRM platforms, and sourcing tools such as LinkedIn Recruiter and Thrive.

Responsibilities

Partner with senior leaders and HR business partners to define leadership hiring needs, role requirements, and long-term talent strategies.
Design and execute targeted executive search strategies across industries and functions to attract exceptional, diverse talent.
Leverage market intelligence, talent mapping, and competitive insights to proactively build and maintain strong leadership pipelines.
Source, assess, and present high-caliber candidates using a blend of direct sourcing, networking, and strategic research.
Conduct in-depth, competency-based interviews to evaluate leadership capabilities, organizational fit, and potential for impact.
Deliver data-driven candidate recommendations and market insights that inform executive hiring decisions.
Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, from initial outreach through offer negotiation and onboarding support, ensuring a seamless, high-touch experience.
Advise senior leadership on talent trends, succession priorities, and compensation benchmarks to drive informed hiring outcomes.
Partner effectively with external search firms when needed, maintaining alignment with organizational standards and goals.
Track and report executive hiring metrics, ensuring adherence to compliance and continuous process improvement.