Elite Executive Recruiter for VP–C‑Suite (12-Month Contract)

Sodexo; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking an accomplished Executive Recruiter to lead high-impact searches for VP, SVP, C-suite, and other leadership roles. You will partner with senior business and HR leaders to shape market strategy and drive the full-cycle search process.

This 12-month contract role requires executive presence, disciplined execution, and a highly personalized candidate approach to build trusted relationships and deliver decision-ready recommendations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in executive recruiting or senior leadership talent acquisition.
• Proven track record leading VP/SVP/C-suite searches from strategy through offer.
• Executive presence and credibility to influence senior stakeholders.
• Strong assessment, engagement, project management, and communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with judgment.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle executive searches from intake and market strategy through assessment, offer, and close.
• Advise senior leaders on strategy, market competitiveness, and hiring risks.
• Conduct rigorous executive interviews and translate evidence into decision-ready recommendations.
• Build trusted relationships with passive executive talent and deliver high-touch candidate experiences.
• Create inclusive executive slates and support structured, consistent selection decisions.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition, HR, Legal, and business leaders to navigate complex offers.
• Use market intelligence and search outcomes to improve internal recruiting capability.

Skills

Executive recruiting

Leadership hiring

Market strategy

Stakeholder management

Executive assessment

Project management

Communication

Confidential information handling

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Sodexo is seeking an accomplished Executive Recruiter to lead high-impact searches for VP, SVP, C-suite, and other leadership roles. You will partner with senior business and HR leaders to shape market strategy and drive the full-cycle search process.

This 12-month contract role requires executive presence, disciplined execution, and a highly personalized candidate approach to build trusted relationships and deliver decision-ready recommendations.