Executive Recruiter

Aquarius Staffing; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive culture

Competitive salary and benefits

Generous retirement planning

Extensive career development

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Aquarius Staffing is seeking a driven Executive Recruiter to join a top Healthcare network in the Boston area. This role will lead the executive recruitment function across the organization, handling strategies, execution, and governance of the recruitment process.

The ideal candidate will have over 10 years in Talent Acquisition and substantial experience with VP, SVP, and C-suite searches. Join a supportive culture with competitive salary and excellent benefits.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in Talent Acquisition.
• At least 5 years leading executive-level or retained search work.
• Demonstrated experience managing VP, SVP, and C-suite searches.

Responsibilities

• Lead the executive recruitment function for the organization.
• Own the end-to-end process for executive searches.
• Build and maintain the long-term executive talent pipeline.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Relationship building

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Overview

Are you a driven Executive Recruiter looking to join one of the top Healthcare networks based in the Boston area? Don\'t miss your chance and apply now.

What you will get as the Executive Recruiter

• Supportive culture
• Competitive salary and benefits
• Generous retirement planning
• Extensive career development
• Tuition reimbursement
• And much more!

What you will be doing as the Executive Recruiter

• Lead the executive recruitment function for the entire organization, including strategy, priorities, execution, and governance.
• Own the end‑to‑end process for executive searches: search strategy, sourcing, assessment, selection, and offer negotiation.
• Build and maintain the long‑term executive talent pipeline aligned with succession planning and future leadership needs.
• Partner with the CHRO, CEO, and ELT to define leadership profiles, role scope, and evaluation standards.
• Drive proactive talent mapping, market scans, and competitive intelligence for senior and executive‑level talent.
• Assess candidates for leadership capability, functional expertise, cultural alignment, and long‑term readiness.
• Manage relationships with retained search firms to ensure high‑quality delivery and cost‑effective engagements.

What you will need as the Executive Recruiter

• Bachelor’s degree
• 10+ years of progressive experience in Talent Acquisition, with at least 5 years leading executive‑level or retained search work
• Demonstrated experience managing VP, SVP, and C‑suite searches in complex or fast‑paced environments
• Proven success advising and influencing senior leaders and executive stakeholders
• Experience working inside a large, matrixed organization or overseeing enterprise‑wide executive recruitment, preferred.
• Prior experience partnering with a CHRO, CEO, Compensation Committee, or external search firms at a senior level.
• Deep understanding of executive‑level talent markets, leadership assessment, and search methodologies
• Strong strategic thinking with the ability to influence and advise C‑suite stakeholders
• Excellent relationship‑building, communication, and executive‑presence capabilities
• Ability to manage complex, confidential searches and navigate sensitive leadership decisions
• Strong analytical and critical‑thinking skills, including evaluation of leadership competencies and organizational fit
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and judgment in high‑stakes environments
• Ability to manage multiple executive searches simultaneously while maintaining quality and speed