Leadership Recruiter

Foot Locker•New York, NY

3d•$95,000 - $125,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Executive Recruiter serves as a trusted advisor to the Executive Team and senior leadership, delivering a best-in-class, white glove executive search experience. This role is responsible for identifying, engaging, and securing top-tier leadership talent that directly enables the organization’s strategic priorities and long-term growth. Operating with a consultative, high-touch approach, the Executive Recruiter will lead end-to-end executive search engagements, blending deep market intelligence, rigorous assessment practices, and bespoke candidate experiences. This individual will proactively cultivate relationships with senior-level talent, build diverse leadership pipelines, and partner closely with HR and business leaders to strengthen succession strategies and organizational capability. This position is based in our New York office (hybrid)

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field required.
7+ years of progressive experience in executive recruiting, executive search, or senior-level talent acquisition.
Proven track record of successfully placing senior leaders (VP-level and above) in complex, matrixed organizations.
Strong expertise in executive search methodologies, talent mapping, and market intelligence.
Experience designing structured and customized interview guides and assessment frameworks for leadership roles.
Exceptional relationship-building skills with the ability to influence and advise executive stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability to deliver a high-touch, relationship-centered candidate experience with strong attention to detail and discretion.
Strong executive presence with outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
High degree of judgment, integrity, and ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
Experience using ATS, CRM systems, and sourcing tools; familiarity with data-driven recruiting practices.
Ability to operate with agility, prioritize effectively, and manage multiple executive searches in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Hogan Assessment certified a plus

Responsibilities

Serve as a strategic advisor to executives and senior leaders, translating business strategy into forward-looking talent plans and executive hiring strategies.
Partner closely with HR and leadership to design and execute succession pipelines across critical functions and leadership roles.
Lead full lifecycle executive searches with an emphasis on precision, discretion, and an exceptional candidate experience.
Deliver a highly personalized, concierge-level candidate journey—from initial outreach through offer negotiation and onboarding.
Build enduring relationships with senior leaders and passive candidates, maintaining engagement beyond active searches.
Provide data-driven insights, industry trends and talent market perspectives to inform hiring decisions and organizational design.
Design and customize structured interview guides tailored to each role incorporating our leadership competency model.
Partner with stakeholders to ensure consistent, high-quality evaluation of candidates, incorporating behavioral, leadership, and cultural fit dimensions.
Craft and deliver a compelling, differentiated narrative to executive candidates that reflects the organization’s vision, culture, and value proposition.
Act as a brand ambassador in the executive talent market, reinforcing reputation and credibility at the highest levels.
Build and maintain strong relationships with diverse executive talent communities and organizations.
Ensure diverse candidate slates and equitable hiring practices in all executive searches.
Champion innovative sourcing strategies including advanced research methodologies, AI-enabled tools, and data analytics to improve speed, quality, and experience.
Continuously refine executive recruiting processes to elevate effectiveness and stakeholder satisfaction.
Elevate the broader Talent Acquisition function through coaching, mentorship, and sharing of executive search best practices.
Contribute to the development of scalable frameworks for executive hiring and assessment.