Senior Executive Recruiter — Build leadership, scale teams

Career Launch; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Career Launch is seeking an Executive Recruiter in the San Francisco Bay Area to lead senior and executive searches for partner employers. You will work with top executives to map markets, define opportunities, and manage engagements end-to-end.

The role requires strong judgment, discretion, and outstanding written and verbal communication, with a track record of delivering measurable results across organizational boundaries.

Qualifications

• Experience leading executive functions across operating, legal, people, or similar domains.
• Strong judgment and written/verbal communication.
• Proven ability to drive cross-organizational outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead senior and executive searches from market mapping through accepted offer.
• Own strategy, cadence, and measurable outcomes for the assigned function.
• Translate executive priorities into clear plans, owners, timelines, and decision points.
• Build repeatable systems that improve speed, quality, accountability, and risk management.
• Coordinate high-stakes work across leaders, teams, and external partners.
• Surface risks early and provide concise recommendations supported by evidence.
• Develop team capability through hiring, coaching, documentation, and performance management.

Skills

Executive leadership

Strategic planning

Stakeholder communication

Change management

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Career Launch is seeking an Executive Recruiter in the San Francisco Bay Area to lead senior and executive searches for partner employers. You will work with top executives to map markets, define opportunities, and manage engagements end-to-end.

The role requires strong judgment, discretion, and outstanding written and verbal communication, with a track record of delivering measurable results across organizational boundaries.