Executive Search Leader - Senior Talent Acquisition

Novolex; Lake Forest (IL); On-site; USD 105,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Flexible spending and health savings

Paid vacation and sick days

Paid parental leave

Paid holidays and wellness program

Job summary

Novolex in Lake Forest, IL is seeking an experienced senior recruiter to partner with executives and hiring leaders on tailored search strategies for senior and confidential roles. You will build relationships with passive talent, apply market insights, and optimize outreach and pipeline health.

The role emphasizes executive talent communities, research and sourcing skills, and the ability to assess leadership potential beyond resumes.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of recruiting experience, with a proven track record of senior-level or executive searches.
• Ability to influence decisions and navigate stakeholder perspectives.
• Experience building executive talent pipelines tied to succession and planning.
• Strong research and sourcing capabilities, including market mapping and competitive intelligence.
• Discretion handling confidential searches and sensitive candidate information.
• Ability to assess leadership talent beyond résumé qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Partner with executives and hiring leaders to develop tailored search strategies for senior level and confidential roles.
• Build and maintain relationships with passive executive talent through research, outreach, networking, and long-term engagement.
• Use search metrics and pipeline checks to optimize strategies in real time.
• Create a high-touch, personalized candidate experience reflecting our values.
• Advise hiring leaders on market conditions, candidate quality, and closing considerations.
• Experiment with AI-powered tools to elevate sourcing efficiency.

Job description

Novolex in Lake Forest, IL is seeking an experienced senior recruiter to partner with executives and hiring leaders on tailored search strategies for senior and confidential roles. You will build relationships with passive talent, apply market insights, and optimize outreach and pipeline health.

The role emphasizes executive talent communities, research and sourcing skills, and the ability to assess leadership potential beyond resumes.