Executive Recruiter

Openwork•Pasadena, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Openwork is a high-growth, people-first staffing company reimagining what modern hiring can be. Privately owned and proudly independent, we move fast, think big, and give every team member a real seat at the table. With over 50 years of experience, we’re combining industry expertise with a fresh, innovative approach — bringing ease, accessibility, and thoughtfulness to every step of the hiring journey. We’ve been recognized as one of SIA’s Fastest Growing Staffing Companies and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Client and Talent Award winner. As we continue to grow, every new hire plays a critical role in shaping our company and our future. Every internal role at Openwork is more than a job — it’s an opportunity to help build a progressive, modern staffing company from the inside out. We keep red tape to a minimum and encourage fresh ideas, bold thinking, and collaborative problem-solving. You'll be part of a close-knit, mission-driven team that values curiosity, trust, and results. Openwork is a people-first staffing and recruiting firm with 50+ years of experience supporting companies across light industrial, manufacturing, logistics, office, professional, and healthcare sectors. Our mission: to build careers, companies, and communities, one person at a time.

Requirements

Recruiting, staffing, talent acquisition, or related experience preferred
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to build relationships and establish credibility quickly
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Ability to work independently while collaborating closely with a team
A strong sense of urgency and commitment to delivering results

Nice To Haves

Relationship-driven recruiter who knows how to find great talent, build trust with candidates, and keep the hiring process moving
Proactive and accountable: take ownership and follow through without needing constant direction
Relationship-oriented and emotionally intelligent: you know how to build trust with candidates, clients, and teammates
Resourceful and solutions-oriented: have the ability to adapt your approach when the traditional recruiting strategy isn't producing results
Strong communicator: confidently communicate with candidates, clients, and internal stakeholders
Resilient and results-oriented: maintain consistency and urgency even when searches are challenging or priorities change
Curious about people and motivated by understanding what makes the right candidate-client match
Organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple searches and competing priorities
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-accountability environment

Responsibilities

Manage recruiting activity for assigned job searches from intake through placement and onboarding
Identify, attract, and engage qualified talent through direct recruiting, referrals, job boards, social media, networking, community involvement, and other sourcing strategies
Build and maintain strong candidate pipelines based on current and anticipated client needs
Conduct candidate interviews and assess qualifications, skills, experience, and overall fit
Prepare and present polished candidate profiles to account management teams
Coordinate interviews, manage candidate and client feedback, and help guide both parties through the decision-making process
Maintain consistent communication with candidates throughout the recruiting process and provide a high-quality candidate experience
Complete required vetting and screening processes, including background checks, drug screening, skills assessments, and reference verifications
Support successful candidate onboarding and placement
Conduct regular quality-control check-ins with placed talent to support retention and identify future opportunities
Coach and counsel talent regarding performance, professional expectations, and assignment-related matters
Maintain accurate and timely documentation within the ATS
Partner with clients and account management teams to understand evolving hiring needs and provide recruiting insight
Identify additional hiring needs, skill gaps, or potential business opportunities and communicate them to the appropriate Account Manager or internal partner
Actively skill-market qualified candidates to the sales team to help generate future client opportunities and job orders
Participate in daily team huddles and contribute to a collaborative, high-accountability team environment
Support administrative and operational needs for assigned accounts and provide coverage for teammates when needed