Executive Talent Attraction Recruiter Assistant Director

EY•Hartford, DC

2d•$99,300 - $210,900

About The Position

As an Executive Talent Attraction Recruiter, Assistant Director, you will own executive recruiting responsibilities aligned to various service lines and sectors in the US market. Partnering with an Executive Recruiter, you will manage the talent pipeline by identifying top talent and converting prospects into active candidates. You will serve as a trusted business advisor to leaders, the Talent team, and hiring managers, overseeing external candidate engagement and driving talent to EY while ensuring an exceptional candidate experience. The role involves developing executive recruiting strategies, assessing leadership resource needs against the talent market, building candidate pipelines through diverse sourcing channels, and integrating EY’s brand strategy into recruitment activity. You will also support recruiting technology and process changes, stay current on labor-market insights, train and provide performance-related feedback to teammates, and use AI to improve efficiency and sourcing strategies. EY offers a competitive compensation package, with base salary ranges that vary by location: $119,100–$202,500 in New York City, Boston, Washington, DC metro areas, Washington State, and Southern California; $124,100–$210,900 in Bay Area California offices; and $99,300–$185,600 in other US office locations, including Sacramento. Individual pay depends on factors including education, experience, knowledge, skills, and geography. Benefits include medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, paid time off, designated holidays and seasonal breaks, and other leave options.

Requirements

Extensive experience in executive-level search and recruitment.
Ability to develop effective sourcing strategies.
Ability to identify and solve complex recruitment issues.
Ability to develop and foster relationships.
Ability to provide training and performance-related feedback to a team.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
8–10+ years of experienced-hire recruitment experience, including executive recruitment.
Knowledge and experience in creative sourcing techniques for experienced hires.
Deep understanding of current recruitment and hiring laws and practices.
Proficiency in MS Office, including Word, Excel, Copilot, and PowerPoint.
Experience working with applicant tracking software.
Knowledge of executive recruiting and the ability to attract and engage executive hires using a variety of recruitment resources.
Ability to function as a lead recruiter, coaching and counseling other recruiters and team members.
Ability to provide operational and process excellence and a quality candidate experience.
Strategic-thinking skills and ability to collaborate on best practices.
Consultative approach to clients, serving as a talent advisor on the external pipeline of prospective candidates.
Ability to adapt to new technology and tools designed to improve recruitment.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a professional services environment.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with numerous simultaneous projects.
Strong reporting and data-analytics skills.
Executive recruiting experience.
Experience with Avature.

Responsibilities

Develop recruiting strategies to attract executive hires and serve as a key contact for client groups and external candidates.
Assess business leadership resource needs against the talent market and build compelling pipelines through various channels.
Use appropriate sourcing strategies, including inclusiveness initiatives and creative sourcing techniques.
Integrate EY’s brand strategy into recruitment activity across levels and platforms.
Act as a change agent for new technology, tools, and processes introduced to the broader recruiting community.
Stay informed about talent and labor-market insights.
Conduct training and provide performance-related feedback to teammates.
Leverage AI in day-to-day work to improve efficiency and the impact of sourcing strategies and execution.
Oversee external candidate engagement and help ensure an exceptional candidate experience.

Benefits

Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Pension plan
401(k) plan
Paid time off, including a minimum of 18 days stated in the posting and additional time based on level and years of service
12 observed holidays
Designated EY paid holidays
Winter and summer breaks
Personal and family care leave
Other leaves of absence
Programs supporting physical, financial, and social well-being