Executive Recruiter

Nemours; Wilmington (DE); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Nemours Children's Health seeks an Executive Recruiter to lead full-cycle recruitment for executive-level positions in a hybrid role near Delaware or Florida. You will partner with senior leaders to define success profiles, build leadership pipelines, and ensure a seamless sourcing-to-onboarding experience for top pediatric leadership talent.

You will manage relationships with external executive search firms, coordinate rigorous interview processes, and negotiate offers, aligning talent strategy

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Advanced degree (MBA, MHA, MPH, or related) preferred.
• 5-10+ years executive search experience required.
• Healthcare or pediatric environments recruitment preferred.
• Demonstrated success in recruiting for senior leadership roles within complex, highly specialized organizations.
• Strong candidate sourcing experience preferred.
• Recruiter and/or sourcing certifications or related tools preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end executive search processes for senior leadership roles.
• Partner with HR and business leaders to design search strategy and compensation insights.
• Coordinate stakeholder interviews, assessments, and case presentations.
• Negotiate offers and manage external executive search relationships.
• Provide regular updates to executives on search progress and market feedback.

Skills

Executive search

Sourcing

Stakeholder mgmt

Interviewing

Healthcare recruiting

Talent advisory

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

CIR

RACR

Social Talent

HireEZ

Job description

Nemours Children's Health is seeking an Executive Recruiter for a hybrid position based near one of our primary locations in Delaware or Florida.

The Executive Recruiter will lead the full-cycle recruitment process for executive-level positions (Assistant Vice President and above, as well as other critical leadership roles as needed) across the Nemours Health System. This role serves as a strategic partner to senior leaders and executive candidates, delivering a best-in-class recruitment and onboarding experience.

As the subject matter expert in executive recruitment, the Executive Recruiter leverages a deep understanding of organizational priorities to identify, attract, and assess highly qualified and diverse leadership talent. Key responsibilities include guiding stakeholders through every stage of the search process, facilitating effective interview experiences, negotiating offers, and managing relationships with external executive search firms to ensure successful outcomes.

Working closely with Talent Acquisition, HR, Compensation, and business leaders, this individual develops targeted recruitment strategies for complex, hard-to-fill, and high-visibility leadership positions. The role also supports workforce planning initiatives by aligning talent acquisition strategies with organizational growth and transformation objectives.

As the primary point of contact for executive-level requisitions, the Executive Recruiter ensures recruitment processes consistently meet or exceed stakeholder expectations. Success in this role requires exceptional client service, strong strategic advisory skills, and superior account management. The Executive Recruiter provides a white-glove experience for both candidates and hiring leaders, ensuring a seamless process from sourcing through onboarding.

Essential Functions

Executive Sourcing & Talent Strategy

Develop and execute strategic sourcing plans for pediatric healthcare leadership roles.

Partner with senior leaders to define success profiles, leadership competencies, and organizational culture alignment.

Build and maintain pipelines of high-caliber pediatric talent through targeted outreach, networking, professional associations, and market mapping.

Leverage recruitment analytics, market intelligence, and data-driven insights to advise hiring leaders and optimize search strategies.

Candidate Assessment & Evaluation

Conduct behavioral, competency-based, and values-aligned interviews tailored to pediatric healthcare leadership roles.

Partner with clinical leaders and HR teams to coordinate assessment tools, case presentations, and stakeholder interview panels.

Provide thoughtful, evidence-based candidate recommendations aligned with the organization’s mission, care standards, and leadership expectations.

Stakeholder Partnership

Partner with hiring leaders on search strategy, position design, compensation insights, and competitive market trends.

Guide leaders through structured interview processes that reduce bias and promote a positive candidate experience.

Provide regular updates to executives and leadership teams on search progress, market feedback, and potential challenges.

Champion the organization’s mission and values while promoting a compelling and inclusive employer brand.

Implement proactive strategies to strengthen leadership pipelines and hiring practices.

Build and maintain relationships with pediatric and healthcare leadership communities nationwide.

Process Management & Operational Excellence

Lead end-to-end search execution, including interview coordination, travel arrangements, candidate communications, and executive scheduling.

Manage finalist debriefs, reference checks, compensation alignment, and offer negotiations.

Ensure a smooth and engaging onboarding experience by partnering with HR, operations, and hiring leaders to support executive success.

White-Glove Recruitment & Candidate Care

Deliver a high-touch executive recruitment experience through exceptional communication, responsiveness, and professionalism.

Serve as a trusted advisor to candidates, providing clarity, support, and transparency throughout the recruitment and onboarding process.

Attributes for Success

• Polished, service-oriented, and committed to excellence.
• Strategic yet hands-on, with the ability to balance high-level search strategy and detailed execution.
• Flexible, resourceful, and persistent in navigating the complexities of pediatric healthcare talent markets.
• Deeply committed to supporting mission-driven organizations that serve children and families.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required; Advanced degree (MBA, MHA, MPH, or related) preferred.
• 5-10+ years executive search experience required
• Healthcare or pediatric environments recruitment preferred
• Demonstrated success in recruiting for senior leadership roles within complex, highly specialized organizations.
• Strong candidate sourcing experience preferred
• Recruiter and/or sourcing certifications or Sourcing experience with (CIR, RACR, Social Talent, Linked-in Recruiter, Hire EZ etc.) preferred
• Must be able to travel to other Nemours locations based on need.