Executive Recruiter

Jackson Healthcare•Remote-Florida, FL

4d•Remote

About The Position

Kirby Bates Associates is seeking an experienced Executive Recruiter to join their executive search team. This role involves connecting exceptional healthcare leaders with organizations where they can make a meaningful impact. The ideal candidate enjoys the detective work of finding outstanding talent, building relationships with senior-level candidates, and helping healthcare organizations identify their next generation of leaders. As an Executive Recruiter, you will be an integral member of each search team, partnering closely with Vice Presidents and Associate Vice Presidents to develop sourcing strategies, identify and engage highly qualified candidates, assess talent, and create an exceptional candidate experience from initial outreach through placement. This is a full-time, remote position with standard business hours of Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with occasional additional time required based on search, candidate, client, meeting, or event needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree; a healthcare-related field is preferred.
Minimum of five years of experience in retained executive search or healthcare recruitment.
Demonstrated ability to identify and engage candidates through LinkedIn and other sourcing channels.
Strong Internet research and Boolean search skills.
Experience using recruiting databases and research tools such as ZoomInfo.
Experience working with applicant tracking systems; Bullhorn experience is preferred.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Teams, and Excel.
Excellent writing, proofreading, and editing skills, with the ability to produce polished, client-ready work.
Excellent verbal communication and active-listening skills.
Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
Ability to work effectively with multiple leaders in a collaborative, matrixed environment.
Ability to receive feedback, adapt quickly, and continuously improve.
Self-motivation and discipline to thrive in a remote work environment.
Ability to meet applicable E-Verify requirements.

Nice To Haves

A Master’s degree in Nursing, Human Resource Management, or another relevant discipline is a plus.
Genuine satisfaction from finding the person others couldn’t find.
Naturally curious, enjoying researching people, organizations, and career paths.
Understanding that great recruiting is about more than sending messages—it requires listening carefully, asking insightful questions, building trust, exercising good judgment, and following through.
Comfortable working independently but enjoy being part of a highly collaborative search team.
Caring about the details because understanding that every candidate interaction reflects on Kirby Bates and our clients.
Desire for work to have meaning, helping healthcare organizations find exceptional leaders.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute thoughtful research and sourcing strategies for executive searches, using LinkedIn, professional networks, databases, associations, Boolean search techniques, and other resources to uncover outstanding candidates.
Work closely with each search team to develop targeted search and research strategies.
Identify and build pipelines of qualified executive candidates.
Use LinkedIn, ZoomInfo, professional associations, databases, directories, and other resources creatively and effectively.
Identify gaps in a sourcing strategy and recommend new approaches.
Maintain accurate, current candidate information in the applicant tracking system.
Keep the search team informed of progress, market feedback, and emerging challenges.
Conduct thoughtful outreach to prospective candidates and convert qualified prospects into active candidates.
Screen candidates against established criteria and develop a clear understanding of their experience, accomplishments, credentials, and career goals.
Identify potential concerns or gaps and communicate them effectively to the search team.
Prepare candidates for interviews with Kirby Bates search leaders.
Maintain regular communication so candidates remain informed and engaged throughout the search process.
Ensure resumes and candidate materials meet Kirby Bates standards for accuracy, content, and presentation.
Help coordinate client interviews and candidate logistics.
Support ongoing follow-up with successfully placed executives during their first year.
Work collaboratively with multiple members of the Kirby Bates team and contribute insight, judgment, and information throughout the search process.
Communicate proactively, meet commitments, maintain exceptional attention to detail, and ensure that both candidates and colleagues have the information they need when they need it.
Participate in occasional in-person client meetings, internal meetings, conferences, seminars, and industry events as required.