Executive Recruiter

guardianlife; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Guardian Life is seeking an Executive Recruiter to serve as a strategic talent advisor for identifying, attracting, assessing, and engaging executive talent across the enterprise. The role partners with senior leaders, HR Business Partners, and Talent Acquisition leadership to drive executive hiring outcomes and build a world-class internal Executive Search function.

The Recruiter will develop deep expertise in supported business lines, cultivate executive talent pipelines, provide market

Qualifications

• 8+ years of recruiting experience in retained search or corporate search functions.
• Experience managing executive and senior leadership searches end-to-end.
• Proven success sourcing and recruiting passive executive-level talent.
• Experience managing multiple concurrent searches with strong stakeholder confidence.
• Experience partnering with senior leaders, HR, and hiring executives throughout the search process.

Responsibilities

• Identify, attract, assess, and engage executive talent across the enterprise.
• Partner with senior leaders, HRBP, and TA leadership to drive hiring outcomes.
• Develop deep expertise in supported business lines and build talent pipelines.
• Provide market intelligence and build trusted stakeholder relationships at all levels.
• Manage multiple executive searches simultaneously and deliver an exceptional candidate experience.
• Contribute to workforce planning, succession discussions, and leadership pipeline development.

Skills

Executive search

Stakeholder management

Project management

Talent mapping

Market intelligence

Candidate experience

Tools

ATS

CRM

Job description

Is the opportunity to join a culture where \"We Do the Right Thing,\" and \"We Courageously Shape Our Future Together\" important to you? If so, Guardian is seeking a motivated individual to join our team as an Executive Recruiter.

The Executive Recruiter serves as a strategic talent advisor responsible for identifying, attracting, assessing, and engaging executive talent across the enterprise. This individual will partner closely with senior business leaders, HR Business Partners, and Talent Acquisition leadership to drive executive hiring outcomes while helping build a world-class internal Executive Search function.

This role extends beyond search execution. The Executive Recruiter will develop deep expertise in supported business lines, cultivate executive talent pipelines, provide market intelligence, and build trusted relationships with stakeholders at all levels of the organization. The successful candidate will be able to manage multiple executive searches simultaneously, navigate complex stakeholder environments, and deliver an exceptional experience for candidates and hiring leaders alike.

As the Executive Search function evolves, this role will help establish Talent Acquisition as a strategic business partner by contributing to workforce planning, succession discussions, leadership pipeline development, and talent market insights.

You have

The ability to combine the relationship building skills of a trusted consultant, the discipline of a project manager, the curiosity of a researcher, and the urgency of a recruiter. Most importantly, you believe executive search is not simply about filling positions. It is about helping organizations make better leadership decisions and building talent pipelines that create long-term business success.

Required Qualifications:

Professional Experience

• 8+ years of recruiting experience within a retained search firm, corporate search function, or a combination of both.
• Demonstrated experience managing executive and senior leadership searches from intake through offer acceptance.
• Proven success in sourcing, engaging, and recruiting passive executive-level talent.
• Experience managing multiple concurrent searches while maintaining quality, responsiveness, and stakeholder confidence.
• Experience partnering directly with senior business leaders, HR Business Partners, and hiring executives throughout the search process.

Executive Search & Recruitment Expertise

• Strong executive search methodology, including talent mapping, market research, candidate assessment, and executive outreach.
• Ability to develop and execute search strategies for complex leadership roles across multiple business functions.
• Experience building and maintaining executive talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs.
• Ability to assess leadership talent against technical requirements, leadership competencies, organizational culture, and business objectives.

Stakeholder Management

• Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels of an organization.
• Strong consultative skills with the ability to advise leaders on talent availability, market conditions, and hiring strategies.
• Experience facilitating intake meetings and translating business needs into actionable search plans.
• Ability to provide clear updates, recommendations, and guidance throughout the search process.

Project & Pipeline Management

• Exceptional organizational skills and ability to manage multiple complex searches simultaneously.
• Strong project management capabilities with attention to detail and a sense of urgency.
• Experience utilizing ATS, CRM, and recruiting technologies to manage candidate pipelines and search activity.
• Ability to maintain accurate search documentation, reporting, and candidate engagement records.

Communication & Relationship Building

• Exceptional verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to establish credibility quickly with executives and candidates.
• Commitment to delivering an exceptional candidate experience through transparency, responsiveness, and professionalism.

Preferred Qualifications:

Executive Search & Talent Advisory Experience

• Experience supporting organizational talent strategies beyond recruiting, including succession planning, leadership assessment, workforce planning, or talent management initiatives.
• Experience serving as a strategic talent advisor to executive leadership teams.

Business & Organizational Consulting

• Ability to quickly understand business models, organizational structures, and operating environments.
• Experience consulting with leaders on organizational design, leadership effectiveness, or capability requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to translate business strategy into talent acquisition and talent development recommendations.

Talent Intelligence & Market Insights

• Advanced experience conducting executive talent mapping, competitive intelligence, and labor market researc