Executive Recruiter

Openwork, formerly Meador Staffing Services; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dog-friendly offices

Generous PTO and holidays

Comprehensive healthcare benefits

Job summary

Openwork in the Greater Houston area is seeking an experienced Direct Hire Recruiter to own a full 360 desk, build your book of business, and drive earnings through monthly commissions. You will manage candidate sourcing, client development, and the end-to-end hiring process, using Bullhorn and maintaining a strong, people-first culture.

The role is in-office in Southeast Houston and requires 3-5+ years of 360 recruiting experience, a proven sales track record, and the ability to work

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of experience running a true full desk (360) within a professional staffing or recruiting agency environment.
• Proven track record of generating new business, managing client relationships, and placing professional-level talent.
• Strong consultative selling, outbound sales, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple searches, clients, and priorities simultaneously.
• Must reside within the Greater Houston area, fully in-office role in Southeast Houston.
• Competitive base salary with monthly commissions or bonus potential.
• Dog-friendly offices.
• Generous PTO and paid holidays.
• A people-first culture built on collaboration, accountability, and shared growth with minimal red tape.
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits provided

Responsibilities

• Develop and grow your own book of business through proactive business development, cold calling, and networking.
• Run a full 360 recruiting desk—owning both client acquisition and candidate delivery.
• Skill-marketing top candidates to generate new business opportunities and create demand.
• Manage the full hiring process from candidate sourcing, qualification, and interview prep to offer negotiation and placement.
• Maintain accurate ATS documentation via Bullhorn and consistently achieving revenue, recruiting, and activity goals

Skills

360 Recruiting

Business Development

Negotiation

Client Relationships

Independent Work

Tools

Bullhorn ATS

Job description

Openwork is currently engaged in a search to find an experienced Direct Hire Recruiter in Greater Houston area. In this dynamic and high-impact role, you will be responsible for building your own book of business, running a full 360 desk, and directly influencing your earning potential with a modern, fast-growing staffing leader.

In our Direct Hire Full-Desk Recruiter job you’ll be responsible for:

• Developing and growing your own book of business through proactive business development, cold calling, and networking.
• Running a full 360 recruiting desk—owning both client acquisition and candidate delivery.
• Skill-marketing top candidates to generate new business opportunities and create demand.
• Managing the full hiring process from candidate sourcing, qualification, and interview prep to offer negotiation and placement.
• Maintaining accurate ATS documentation via Bullhorn and consistently achieving revenue, recruiting, and activity goals.

What you’ll need:

• 3-5+ years of experience running a true full desk (360) within a professional staffing or recruiting agency environment.
• Proven track record of generating new business, managing client relationships, and placing professional-level talent.
• Strong consultative selling, outbound sales, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple searches, clients, and priorities simultaneously.
• Must reside within the Greater Houston area, fully in-office role in Southeast Houston.
• Competitive base salary with monthly commissions or bonus potential
• Dog-friendly offices (yes, really!)
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• A people-first culture built on collaboration, accountability, and shared growth with minimal red tape
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits provided

About Openwork:

Openwork is a talent-first staffing company on a mission to bring ease and thoughtfulness to an industry we’ve held a footing in for 50+ years. We believe there’s more to life than livelihood, but that finding your dream career or team is a really good place to start. Our family of companies also includes Openwork Health, and Aerospace Solutions. Looking for your dream job or hire? Visit us at www.openwork.com to say hello and start building your future, together.