Executive Recruiter

SURGE Staffing; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation structure

Career advancement opportunities

Professional development and training

Collaborative team environment

Industry-leading recruiting tools and?

Job summary

SURGE Staffing in Columbus, OH is seeking an Executive Recruiter to own the end-to-end recruitment process for executive and senior-level roles. You will partner with hiring leaders to understand needs, source passive and active candidates, and guide the interview and offer process.

The ideal candidate brings strong sourcing, relationship-building, and negotiation skills, with a proven track record recruiting leadership across multiple industries.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
• 3+ years of recruiting, staffing, talent acquisition, or executive search experience.
• Experience recruiting leadership, management, director, vice president, or executive-level talent.
• Strong sourcing and networking abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple searches and priorities simultaneously.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and applicant tracking systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruitment for executive, leadership, and professional-level positions.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand organizational needs and position requirements.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies to identify passive and active candidates.
• Conduct phone screens, interviews, and candidate assessments.
• Build and maintain pipelines of qualified executive and leadership talent.
• Present qualified candidates and provide detailed candidate evaluations.
• Coordinate interview schedules and facilitate communication throughout the hiring process.
• Manage offer negotiations and assist with onboarding transitions.
• Maintain accurate candidate and client information within applicant tracking systems and CRM platforms.
• Build relationships with industry professionals, referral sources, and networking groups.
• Stay informed on labor market trends, compensation data, and industry developments.
• Ensure a positive and professional experience for all candidates and hiring managers.

Skills

Executive Recruiting

Talent Acquisition

Relationship Building

Consultative Communication

Candidate Assessment

Networking

Negotiation

Strategic Thinking

Confidentiality

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Applicant Tracking Systems

Job description

Executive Recruiter

Location: Columbus, OH (On-Site)
Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

We are seeking a driven and professional Executive Recruiter to identify, attract, and place top leadership talent across a variety of industries. This role is responsible for managing the full-cycle recruitment process for executive and senior-level positions while serving as a trusted talent advisor to hiring leaders.

The ideal candidate has strong sourcing skills, experience recruiting high-level professionals, and a proven ability to build relationships with both clients and candidates.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruitment for executive, leadership, and professional-level positions.


• Partner with hiring managers to understand organizational needs and position requirements.


• Develop and execute sourcing strategies to identify passive and active candidates.


• Conduct phone screens, interviews, and candidate assessments.


• Build and maintain pipelines of qualified executive and leadership talent.


• Present qualified candidates and provide detailed candidate evaluations.


• Coordinate interview schedules and facilitate communication throughout the hiring process.


• Manage offer negotiations and assist with onboarding transitions.


• Maintain accurate candidate and client information within applicant tracking systems and CRM platforms.


• Build relationships with industry professionals, referral sources, and networking groups.


• Stay informed on labor market trends, compensation data, and industry developments.


• Ensure a positive and professional experience for all candidates and hiring managers.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.


• 3+ years of recruiting, staffing, talent acquisition, or executive search experience.


• Experience recruiting leadership, management, director, vice president, or executive-level talent.


• Strong sourcing and networking abilities.


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.


• Ability to manage multiple searches and priorities simultaneously.


• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and time-management skills.


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and applicant tracking systems.

Preferred

• Executive search experience.


• Staffing industry experience.


• Experience recruiting across multiple industries and functional areas.


• Knowledge of compensation structures and offer negotiations.

Core Competencies

• Executive Recruiting


• Talent Acquisition


• Relationship Building


• Consultative Communication


• Candidate Assessment


• Networking and Business Development


• Negotiation


• Strategic Thinking


• Confidentiality and Professionalism


• Organization and Attention to Detail

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation structure


• Career advancement opportunities


• Professional development and training


• Collaborative team environment


• Industry-leading recruiting tools and resources

This position is ideal for a recruiter who enjoys building relationships, identifying exceptional talent, and making a direct impact on organizational success through strategic hiring.

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