Recruiter

Gartner • Stamford, CT

10d • $78,000 - $108,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Executive Recruiter sources, qualifies, and matches candidates to executive-level roles (OC-1, OC-2, and OC-3) and VP-and-above profiles for open requisitions across business units. The role advises HR partners, OC members, and their direct reports on sourcing strategies, recruitment channels, and market conditions. It develops a thorough understanding of the business, client needs, and relevant talent pools, and provides detailed, consistent search status reporting.

The recruiter manages complex executive searches from strategy through offer and close, builds diverse senior candidate pipelines, maintains confidentiality and recruiting data integrity, and coaches hiring managers and junior recruiting staff. The position works in Gartner’s hybrid environment.

Requirements

• At least 7 years of recruiting experience, including full-lifecycle recruiting for complex roles and differing profiles.
• Proven success self-sourcing and using available networking and social channels to build candidate pools.
• Experience handling complex, high-level offer negotiations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to work successfully with senior executives and their teams.

Nice To Haves

• Previous executive-level recruiting experience, with hiring-manager contact up to the most senior organizational level.

Responsibilities

• Develop and facilitate recruiting strategy with hiring managers, including OC members and their direct reports, while accounting for team dynamics and culture.
• Source, attract, and close high-quality talent for senior-level roles through professional networks, social media, and association affiliations.
• Manage the full recruitment cycle for complex executive-level roles, coordinating with internal partners and external vendors to close candidates.
• Maintain strict discretion and confidentiality regarding search details.
• Maximize direct hiring and use agency or vendor channels only with VP approval.
• Maintain data integrity and timely records in the Workday applicant tracking system and Beamery.
• Counsel hiring managers on interview skills to support compliance and minimize risk.
• Prioritize multiple requisitions, conflicting priorities, and short timelines in alignment with business-unit needs and Gartner’s strategic direction.
• Build and proactively manage networks of recruitment and referral sources to develop diverse senior-level candidate pipelines for bench strength and succession planning.
• Provide coaching and guidance to junior-level recruiting staff.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off.
• 401(k) match up to $7,200 per year.
• Opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount.
• Market-leading benefit programs.
• Annual bonus based on company and individual performance, or a role-based, uncapped sales incentive plan, for eligible employees.
• Training and development.
• Performance-based recognition and rewards.
• Hybrid work flexibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed