Executive & Search Recruiter

Forus•New York, NY

2d•$150,000 - $250,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are building a specialized search function focused on the hires that matter most and are hardest to make. This includes executive roles, as well as positions that are uniquely important, unusually difficult to fill, or critical to the company’s trajectory. One search may be for a senior engineering leader; the next could be for a world-class brand designer, researcher, or another exceptional individual contributor. You will operate like an embedded retained search partner, working directly with the CEO and senior leaders to build our organization. Sometimes you will own searches end-to-end, other times you will lead our work with external search firms, setting search strategy, calibrating candidates, and ensuring exceptional outcomes. You will also build long-term knowledge of key talent markets, develop relationships with exceptional people long before we have an opening, and help shape the leadership and capabilities we’ll need as the company scales. This is a demanding role, with a high level of autonomy and responsibility. You will be expected to “act like an owner” and commit yourself to Forus’s success. If you are low-ego, hungry to learn, and excited about intense, impactful work that drives both company growth and accelerated career progression, we want to hear from you.

Requirements

3-6 years of experience at a top executive search firm, at a level where you were directly sourcing and managing candidates
Exceptional judgment for talent and a track record of identifying people who outperform what their resumes suggest
Outstanding written and verbal communication that allows you to develop external relationships with candidates and partners, regardless of seniority
Track record of moving quickly, finding shortcuts, and going to unreasonable lengths to deliver on goals
A desire to help build a search-style recruiting team from scratch
High NPS with your former teammates

Responsibilities

Own the company's most important and difficult hiring mandates, from senior leaders to exceptional ICs and first-of-their-kind roles
Partner directly with founders and hiring managers to define what exceptional looks like and shape hiring strategy
Build market maps, identify overlooked talent pools, and develop differentiated search strategies for every role
Personally recruit, assess, and close exceptional candidates through thoughtful outreach, relationship building, and rigorous evaluation
Lead and manage external search firms when needed, ensuring they operate with the standards, urgency, and judgment we expect
Build long-term relationships with exceptional leaders and operators who may become future hires, beyond hunting for existing requisitions
Develop talent intelligence on key markets, emerging leaders, and future hiring needs to help shape the company's long-term growth