Executive Recruiting Sourcer/Researcher

UNKNOWN; New York (NY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Guardian is seeking a motivated Executive Recruiting Sourcer/Researcher to identify, engage, and develop top executive talent. You will partner with senior recruiting leaders and stakeholders, owning sourcing strategy and execution across leadership searches.

This role sits at the center of market intelligence, candidate development, and search execution—serving as a trusted advisor to both internal partners and prospective candidates.

Qualifications

• Experience identifying and engaging executive-level candidates.
• Ability to build and maintain executive talent pipelines.
• Strong research discipline and market intelligence skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality executive search engagements with senior leaders and stakeholders.
• Drive end-to-end sourcing from market mapping through candidate development.
• Qualify candidates through thoughtful screening and build long-term relationships.
• Collaborate with recruiters to calibrate candidate profiles and refine search strategies.

Skills

Executive recruiting

Talent mapping

Market intelligence

Stakeholder collaboration

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 Recruiting Sourcer/Researcher.

You will play a critical role in identifying, engaging, and developing top executive talent. Partnering closely with senior recruiting leaders and key stakeholders, you will own and drive the sourcing strategy and execution across high-impact leadership searches. This role sits at the center of market intelligence, candidate development, and search execution—serving as a trusted advisor to both internal partners and prospective candidates.

You will

Search Execution & Delivery

• Partner with Executive Recruiters and Business Leaders to deliver high-quality executive search engagements
• Drive the end-to-end sourcing lifecycle—from market mapping through candidate development
• Ensure rigorous execution, attention to detail, and a high standard of candidate experience

Market Intelligence & Talent Mapping

• Develop and execute research strategies to identify target companies and talent pools
• Build comprehensive talent maps aligned to business priorities and leadership competencies
• Maintain deep knowledge of industry trends, competitor landscapes, and executive talent movements

Candidate Identification & Engagement

• Execute on proactive outreach strategies to attract passive executive talent
• Qualify candidates through thoughtful screening, assessing capability, motivation, and fit
• Build long-term relationships with executive talent pipelines
• Partner with recruiters to calibrate candidate profiles and refine search strategies

Stakeholder Partnership

• Collaborate closely with executive recruiters to align on search strategy and candidate profiles
• Communicate insights, progress, and market feedback to inform decision-making
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