Sr. Recruiter

Aston Carter•Kirkland, WA

13h•$50 - $50•Remote

About The Position

This role supports executive recruiting by proactively researching and mapping executive talent markets, building curated talent pools, and translating research into strategic Market Briefs. The role partners closely with executive recruiters to inform and shape search strategies, identifying leadership talent ahead of demand rather than reacting only to individual requisitions. Two openings share the same core responsibilities: one focused on Go-To-Market and Corporate Functions, and one focused on Engineering leadership markets. The position is fully remote and works with a distributed executive recruiting team. Work includes conducting deep research, evaluating talent, writing and refining Market and Search Briefs, and collaborating with recruiters on priorities and search strategies. Tools include LinkedIn Recruiter, internal recruiting tools, applicant tracking systems, and standard productivity software. Standard equipment is provided by the supplier. This is a contract position based out of Redmond, Washington. The hourly pay range is $50.00–$50.00. Individual compensation depends on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other job-related factors. If eligible, benefits for this temporary role may include medical, dental and vision coverage; critical illness, accident and hospital coverage; a 401(k) retirement plan; life insurance; short- and long-term disability; a Health Spending Account; transportation benefits; an Employee Assistance Program; and time off or leave.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in executive sourcing and market mapping, including identifying and assessing senior- or executive-level talent. (The posting also contains the wording “Minimum 510+ years.”)
At least 5 years of experience in executive sourcing, recruiting research, talent intelligence, executive search, or closely related fields.
Demonstrated expertise in market research, synthesis, and strategic writing, with a track record of turning research into concise, evidence-based market and talent insights.
Strong proficiency with LinkedIn Recruiter and other talent research tools, including advanced search, company mapping, talent identification, documentation, and talent-pool management.
Ability to identify and evaluate executive-level talent beyond job titles, using strong talent judgment and contextual understanding.
Excellent writing and synthesis skills, including the ability to turn complex research into clear, concise, actionable insights for recruiting partners.
Strong research and sourcing skills focused on senior- or executive-level markets.
Ability to work independently while collaborating closely with recruiters and cross-functional partners on shared goals and deliverables.

Nice To Haves

For the GTM/Corporate-focused position, familiarity with Go-To-Market and Corporate Functions leadership markets, such as sales, marketing, customer success, strategy, finance, legal, or operations.
For the Engineering-focused position, familiarity with Engineering leadership markets, such as product engineering, cloud and infrastructure, AI, data, platforms, developer ecosystems, or hardware.

Responsibilities

Research assigned executive talent markets using public information, LinkedIn Recruiter, internal recruiting tools, and other approved sources.
Identify market, business, competitive, and leadership signals relevant to the organization's executive talent strategy.
Translate research into a clear point of view on the market, including leadership profiles and recommended areas of focus for recruiters.
Identify executive talent aligned with target markets and leadership profiles uncovered through research.
Build, organize, and maintain curated executive talent pools in LinkedIn Recruiter and internal talent systems.
Develop Market Briefs synthesizing market context, competitive landscape, leadership profiles, talent pools, and implications for recruiting strategy.
Collaborate with recruiters and Cartography Lab contributors to develop Search Briefs for active executive searches.
Review executive profiles and evaluate prospects against target talent profiles, considering fit and potential beyond job titles.
Draft and refine Market Brief content, clearly summarizing research findings and recommendations.
Partner with recruiters and stakeholders to clarify research questions, prioritize work, and align on search strategy and focus areas.
Document research processes, maintain accurate records in talent systems, and keep talent pools current and actionable.
Independently manage assigned research briefs while maintaining strong communication with recruiting partners.