Executive Search

ApTask; Pune District; On-site; INR 5,736,000 - 8,604,000; Full time

Job summary

ApTask is seeking an Executive Search recruiter to support US market hiring across leadership roles. You will own end-to-end recruitment, partner with hiring managers, and develop targeted sourcing strategies using LinkedIn and major job boards.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years US recruitment, strong direct-hire experience, and familiarity with ATS like JobDiva or Bullhorn. Excellent communication and negotiation skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in US recruitment.
• Strong experience with Full-Time/Direct-Hire recruitment.
• Demonstrated experience in Leadership/Executive Hiring.
• Familiar with the US talent market and recruiting practices.
• Experience using LinkedIn Recruiter and major US job boards.
• Strong candidate sourcing and networking skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment for US geography.
• Source qualified candidates for Full-Time, Direct-Hire, and Leadership/Executive-level positions.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand job requirements, candidate profiles, and hiring priorities.
• Develop and execute effective sourcing strategies using LinkedIn, job boards, professional networks, referrals, and other recruiting channels.
• Identify and attract passive candidates for specialized and leadership-level positions.
• Conduct initial candidate screening and evaluate candidates based on skills, experience, communication, and cultural fit.
• Present qualified candidates to hiring managers with detailed candidate summaries.
• Coordinate interviews between candidates and hiring managers and ensure a smooth interview experience.
• Manage candidate communication throughout the recruitment process and maintain strong candidate relationships.
• Conduct reference checks, background checks, and other pre-employment activities as required.
• Negotiate compensation, manage offers, and assist with the closing process.
• Track candidate activity, submissions, interviews, offers, and placements in the ATS.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate records and recruitment documentation.
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified candidates for current and future openings.
• Work toward individual and team recruitment targets while maintaining a high standard of candidate quality.
• Stay current on US hiring trends, compensation levels, talent markets, and competitive recruiting practices.

Skills

Recruitment

Leadership Hiring

Executive Hiring

US market

LinkedIn Recruiter

Tools

JobDiva

Bullhorn

LinkedIn Recruiter

Job description

We are looking for 6 experienced Executive Search to join our recruiting team and support hiring across the US market. The ideal candidates will have strong experience in Recruitment, Leadership/Executive Hiring, and Full-Time/Direct-Hire Recruitment.

The recruiter will be responsible for managing the complete recruitment lifecycle, from sourcing and screening candidates to coordinating interviews, negotiating offers, and ensuring successful placements.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment for positions across the US geography.
• Source qualified candidates for Full-Time, Direct-Hire, and Leadership/Executive-level positions.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand job requirements, candidate profiles, and hiring priorities.
• Develop and execute effective sourcing strategies using LinkedIn, job boards, professional networks, referrals, and other recruiting channels.
• Identify and attract passive candidates for specialized and leadership-level positions.
• Conduct initial candidate screening and evaluate candidates based on skills, experience, communication, and cultural fit.
• Present qualified candidates to hiring managers with detailed candidate summaries.
• Coordinate interviews between candidates and hiring managers and ensure a smooth interview experience.
• Manage candidate communication throughout the recruitment process and maintain strong candidate relationships.
• Conduct reference checks, background checks, and other pre-employment activities as required.
• Negotiate compensation, manage offers, and assist with the closing process.
• Track candidate activity, submissions, interviews, offers, and placements in the ATS.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate records and recruitment documentation.
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified candidates for current and future openings.
• Work toward individual and team recruitment targets while maintaining a high standard of candidate quality.
• Stay current on US hiring trends, compensation levels, talent markets, and competitive recruiting practices.

Leadership & Executive Hiring

• Handle searches for Managers, Directors, Client Partners, Senior Managers, VPs, and other leadership-level positions.
• Develop targeted sourcing strategies for hard-to-find and senior-level talent.
• Conduct confidential candidate outreach and maintain discretion throughout the hiring process.
• Assess leadership experience, career progression, achievements, and overall suitability for senior-level positions.
• Build relationships with experienced professionals and passive candidates across relevant industries.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in US recruitment preferred.
• Strong experience with Full-Time/Direct-Hire recruitment.
• Demonstrated experience in Leadership/Executive Hiring.
• Strong understanding of the US talent market and recruiting practices.
• Experience using LinkedIn Recruiter and major US job boards.
• Strong candidate sourcing and networking skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interviewing, negotiation, and candidate-closing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple positions and priorities simultaneously.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Experience working with an ATS such as JobDiva, Bullhorn, or similar systems is preferred.