Executive Recruiter

W3R Consulting; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

W3R Consulting is seeking an experienced Executive Recruiter to lead full-cycle recruitment for Director and VP-level roles in Nashville. You will partner with senior leadership to define candidate profiles and source top executives who align with strategic business needs.

You will screen, interview, and evaluate candidates, present top choices to leadership, and manage offers while coordinating relocation when needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field.
• 7+ years of recruiting experience in staffing or corporate HR.
• Proven experience recruiting for senior leadership roles (Director and VP level).
• Strong experience creating robust executive-level recruitment and sourcing strategies.
• Strong experience acting as a Talent Advisor to executive-level hiring managers and stakeholders.
• Experience using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and advanced sourcing techniques.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruitment for Director and VP-level roles from both internal and external talent sources
• Partner with hiring managers and senior leadership to understand business needs and define candidate profiles
• Develop and execute targeted sourcing strategies to build diverse candidate pipelines for hard-to-fill roles
• Screen, interview, and evaluate candidates to ensure alignment with role requirements and organizational objectives
• Present and recommend top candidates to leadership
• Manage offer process, including negotiation and, when applicable, relocation coordination
• Maintain strong relationships with stakeholders across all levels of the organization
• Stay current on compensation trends, benefits, and HR policies to inform hiring decisions
• Support and mentor other recruiters on sourcing strategies, campaigns, and talent attraction efforts
• Contribute to the development and optimization of enterprise talent acquisition strategies, processes, and best practices

Skills

Senior leadership recruiting

ATS proficiency

Strategic sourcing

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business

Tools

Workday ATS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Executive Recruiter to support leadership hiring initiatives across the organization. This role focuses on sourcing, interviewing, and placing Director- and Vice President-level candidates while partnering closely with senior leadership to meet strategic talent needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruitment for Director and VP-level roles from both internal and external talent sources
• Partner with hiring managers and senior leadership to understand business needs and define candidate profiles
• Develop and execute targeted sourcing strategies to build diverse candidate pipelines for hard-to-fill roles
• Screen, interview, and evaluate candidates to ensure alignment with role requirements and organizational objectives
• Present and recommend top candidates to leadership
• Manage offer process, including negotiation and, when applicable, relocation coordination
• Maintain strong relationships with stakeholders across all levels of the organization
• Stay current on compensation trends, benefits, and HR policies to inform hiring decisions
• Support and mentor other recruiters on sourcing strategies, campaigns, and talent attraction efforts
• Contribute to the development and optimization of enterprise talent acquisition strategies, processes, and best practices

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field
• 7+ years of recruiting experience in staffing or corporate HR
• Proven experience recruiting for senior leadership roles (Director and VP level)
• Strong experience creating robust, executive-level, recruitment and sourcing strategies
• Strong experience acting as a Talent Advisor to executive-level hiring managers and stakeholders
• Experience using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and advanced sourcing techniques
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Workday ATS
• Corporate recruiting experience within a large organization
• Healthcare or insurance industry experience
• Executive search experience
• SPHR certification or equivalent
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute sourcing strategies that produce diverse candidate slates
• Experience leading or supporting recruiting teams and talent acquisition initiatives
• Project management experience, including process improvement initiatives
• Strong business acumen and ability to align recruiting strategies with organizational goals
• Experience partnering with senior leaders and executives throughout the hiring process
• Negotiation skills, including vendor management experience
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal employment regulations
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) and HR systems
• Willingness and ability to travel, including overnight stays as needed