Principal Executive Recruiter

ServiceTitan•Glendale, CA

About The Position

This is a high-impact, high-visibility role sitting at the intersection of talent strategy and business execution. As the Principal Executive Recruiter, you will own the end-to-end search for ServiceTitan's most consequential hires - VP, SVP, and confidential roles across every function. You will serve as a trusted advisor to our most senior leaders, delivering not just candidates but market intelligence, competitive insight, and a point of view on talent. At ServiceTitan, Executive Recruiting is not a support function - it is a strategic driver of growth, and this role sits at the center of that. You will report directly to the Global Head of Talent Acquisition and partner closely with our C-suite and executive leaders to drive executive hiring. You'll join a 25+ person global TA team organized across GTM, G&A, R&D, and Executive functions - and serve as the point of excellence for executive search across all of them.

Requirements

10+ years of experience, with 5+ years placing successful VP+ level leaders at high-growth technology companies - in-house, retained search firm, or both.
Demonstrated ability to run confidential, complex searches with senior-level discretion and stakeholder management acuity.
Expert-level command of executive sourcing strategies - direct outreach, network mapping, research methodologies, and LinkedIn Recruiter/Gem/similar tools.
Experience advising C-suite stakeholders as a trusted thought partner, not just a transactional recruiter.
Deep fluency in executive compensation structures, including equity programs and long-term incentive design at growth-stage and pre/post-IPO companies.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills - you write compelling outreach, give tight executive presentations, and know when to speak and when to listen.
Strong command of executive search metrics and the ability to use data to drive decisions and report to leadership.

Nice To Haves

Experience recruiting across global markets with cultural fluency for cross-border candidate dynamics.
Background in or deep familiarity with enterprise B2B SaaS, vertical SaaS, or field service software markets.
Prior retained search firm experience alongside corporate TA experience.
Experience partnering on C-1 succession planning processes.

Responsibilities

Own the Executive Search Function: Lead full-cycle executive searches for VP, SVP, and proactive roles globally, from intake through offer close and onboarding handoff.
Serve as the primary point of contact and strategic advisor to C-suite hiring managers throughout each search.
Design and execute bespoke search strategies for each role - including market mapping, target company lists, outreach sequencing, and candidate positioning.
Manage a small portfolio of concurrent confidential searches with rigorous discretion and timeline discipline.
Deliver Strategic Partnership to Senior Leaders: Build trusted relationships with the CPO, CFO, CTPO, General Counsel, and other functional heads to deeply understand their organizational needs and long-term talent vision.
Present candidate slates, market benchmarks, and competitive intelligence in polished, executive-ready formats.
Advise stakeholders on organizational design, leveling, and talent availability when headcount plans are being built - not just filled.
Influence offer strategy, compensation structure, and negotiation posture for critical executive hires.
Build the Pipeline Before You Need It: Maintain a living talent map of executive-level talent across key functions and geographies - including competitors, adjacent industries, and passive candidates in long-term relationships.
Partner with the People team leadership on succession planning frameworks for VP+ roles and key leadership positions globally.
Cultivate a proprietary network of executives who trust ServiceTitan as a destination employer, even before a role is open.
Operate with Data and Market Intelligence: Develop and deliver regular executive talent market reports covering compensation trends, supply/demand dynamics, and competitor moves.
Track and report executive search metrics - time-to-fill, offer acceptance rate, diversity of slate, and source of hire - to the Head of TA and People leadership.
Partner with Total Rewards and Finance on exec-level compensation benchmarking and equity modeling for offer scenarios.
Elevate ServiceTitan's Executive Brand: Serve as a brand ambassador to high-caliber executive talent, delivering a world-class candidate experience that reflects ServiceTitan's culture and ambition.
Partner with Communications and Marketing on executive employer branding narratives for target markets.
Represent ServiceTitan at executive-level industry events, forums, and networks to build brand credibility with senior leaders.

Benefits

Flexible time off
Ample learning and development opportunities
Comprehensive onboarding program
Leadership training for Titans at all levels
Programs and events
Bonusly, peer-nominated awards, and more
Company-paid medical, dental, and vision (with 100% employer paid options and 90% coverage for dependents)
FSA and HSA
401k match
Telehealth options including memberships to One Medical
Parental leave and support
Up to $20k in fertility services (i.e. IUI and IVF), surrogacy, and adoption reimbursement
On demand maternity support through Maven Maternity
Free breast milk shipping through Maven Milk
Pet insurance
Legal advisory services
Financial planning tools