Executive Recruiter

Randstad Enterprise; United States; On-site; USD 74,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Variable pay for performance

Employee Share Purchase Plan

Growth and development opportunities

Work-life balance

Job summary

Randstad is seeking a Principal Executive Recruiter to architect executive searches for Directors and VPs, guiding AI-enabled sourcing, deep stakeholder management, and data-driven decisions to shape leadership for a global technology platform.

You will influence talent strategy, manage end-to-end processes, and ensure an equitable, high-impact candidate experience across enterprise functions.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of executive recruiting experience (Director level and above) in high-growth SaaS/FinTech/tech.
• Proven ability to leverage AI-enabled search tools and talent analytics for leadership hiring.
• Data-driven use of talent market intelligence (ARR, LTV, CAC) to influence outcomes.
• Proven track record building diverse pipelines for senior-level hiring.
• Collaborative yet autonomous—lead complex searches with minimal supervision.
• Education: High School Diploma or Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Talent Advisory to internal stakeholders for enterprise product transformation.
• AI-enabled sourcing & market mapping for engineering, product, and GTM leadership.
• End-to-end executive search management from research to offers and onboarding.
• Coach VPs and C-suite on market realities, DEI, and best-in-class candidate experience.

Skills

Executive recruiting

SaaS

AI sourcing

Data analytics

Diversity hiring

Independent leadership

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree

Tools

AI sourcing tools

Job description

join the world’s most equitable and specialized talent company

Are you our new colleague? We’re looking for a Principal Executive Recruiter:

We are powering prosperity for over 50 million consumers, small businesses, and self-employed customers around the world. As a Principal Executive Recruiter, you are a critical architect of our future, tasked with stewarding the selection of the Directors and VPs who will drive our boldest business ambitions.

You will serve as a high-impact Strategic Talent Advisor, leveraging your expertise in research, candidate generation, and senior stakeholder management to navigate complex executive searches. This is more than a recruiting role; it is a Business Accelerator position where you will influence executive talent and leaders to make well-informed, data-driven decisions that shape the trajectory of a global technology platform.

how you will contribute

Strategic Responsibilities

• Strategic Talent Advisory: Serve as a lead advisor to internal stakeholders, deeply understanding business strategies to anticipate and fulfill talent needs for enterprise product transformation.
• AI-Enabled Sourcing & Market Mapping: Execute high-velocity, proactive sourcing strategies using advanced AI tools and deep talent mapping to build passive pipelines for Engineering, Product, and GTM leadership.
• Full Lifecycle Excellence: Manage the end-to-end executive search process, from initial research and search presentation materials to complex offer negotiations and executive onboarding.
• Executive Stakeholder Influence: Consult and coach VPs and C-suite leaders on market realities, diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring a best-in‑class experience that delights both candidates and hiring teams.

your background

Qualifications

• 10+ Years of Recruiting Mastery: Extensive experience in executive recruiting (Director level and above) within high-growth SaaS, FinTech, or technology environments.
• AI Sourcing Fluency: Demonstrated proficiency in leveraging AI-enabled search tools and talent analytics to identify and engage top-tier leadership talent.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Ability to analyze talent market intelligence (ARR, LTV, CAC metrics) to inform next steps and influence senior executive hiring outcomes.
• Inclusive Leadership Hiring: Proven track record of building diverse pipelines and delivering equitable outcomes in senior-level hiring journeys.
• Collaborative Autonomy: Exceptional partnership skills combined with the confidence to lead complex searches independently with minimal supervision.
• Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent. Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred.

Hourly Rate, RPO Consultant: starting at $90.00 per hour

together we grow.

• A specialized team delivering tailored solutions for clients and talent, enabling meaningful impact.
• An equitable, inclusive culture where everyone can contribute and thrive.
• A workplace prioritizing growth and empowering teams to adapt and excel.
• A company dedicated to supporting you to perform at your best.
• A commitment to pay for performance with transparency, fairness, and competitiveness.

our purpose

Our purpose is deeply rooted in the belief that by knowing our clients and talent better than anyone else, we can make connections that change lives and transform businesses. We don’t just place people in jobs; we help create futures full of possibility — for our clients, talent, and communities.

our culture

Our culture is powered by ambition and collaboration, where everyone is driven to push boundaries and achieve success. At Randstad, we don’t settle for "good enough" — we’re committed to walking the extra mile, always striving for perfection while trusting each other to deliver results. You’ll be working in an environment that fosters both individual achievement and team success.

We thrive for an environment of belonging, safety and confidence. So everyone can bring their whole selves to work and flourish. Learn more about equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging at randstad here.

a place for you to grow

We provide a fast-paced growth environment where your ability to adapt and contribute fuels the success of both your team and clients. We appreciate your talents and support your growth through mentorship, skill-building, and career guidance.

meaningful, competitive, and equitable rewards for your performance.

Our employment conditions reflect this;

• variable pay for performance
• option to take part in Randstad's success through our employee Share Purchase Plan
• growth and development opportunities in a fast changing global environment
• an environment that promotes work life balance: flexibility with intentionality.

The recruitment procedure consists of a screening and at least two interviews. Later in the process, an (online) assessment and a job offer conversation take place.

Working at Randstad is unlike working at any organization. Because at Randstad we put people at the heart of everything we do. This goes for our clients, our talent, our employees and society. We combine our passion for people with the power of today’s technologies. This helps us support people and organizations in realizing their true potential. Learn more about our mission, history and values on our website: www.randstad.com