Strategic Executive Recruiter

Blue Origin; Merritt Island (FL); On-site; USD 134,000 - 188,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Coverage

Life Insurance

Parental Leave

Disability Insurance

401(k) Matching

Stock Options

Paid Time Off

Education Support

Job summary

Blue Origin in Merritt Island, FL is seeking an accomplished Senior Executive Recruiter to lead strategic, full‑life cycle executive searches for VP and C‑suite roles. You will influence leadership decisions, build market intelligence, and establish recruiting standards as part of a pioneering aerospace team.

You will develop search strategies, conduct in‑depth assessments, present reports to senior leaders, and manage high‑stakes, confidential searches with discretion.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in full‑life cycle executive recruitment, with a successful track record of sourcing and closing VP level searches.
• Deep expertise in executive search methodologies, sophisticated assessment tools, and recruitment technologies.
• Ability to cultivate relationships and build trust with executive candidates and Blue Origin leaders.
• Experience serving as a talent advisor to senior leaders and ability to influence at the executive level.
• Fluent with talent platforms such as LinkedIn Recruiter, Recruiting CRM’s, market analytics tools, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent work experience.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement comprehensive recruitment strategies to identify, engage, and hire top executive talent.
• Conduct proactive market mapping and benchmarking to stay ahead of talent trends in key functional areas.
• Cultivate a pipeline of high‑caliber candidates for critical executive roles.
• Develop and implement comprehensive executive recruiting strategies aligned with business goals.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to understand the company's growth objectives and executive hiring needs.
• Deliver quarterly talent intelligence briefings that inform leadership decisions on organizational capability and talent positioning.
• Conduct in‑depth interviews and thorough assessments of executive candidates to evaluate qualifications and leadership capabilities.
• Present comprehensive candidate reports and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to the executive leadership team and hiring managers, providing thought leadership on all aspects of the executive search process.
• Develop a deep understanding of the business strategy and culture to align talent acquisition with company goals.
• Offer strategic insights on market dynamics, competitor activity, and compensation trends.
• Build and maintain long‑term relationships with potential executive candidates and manage the candidate experience from contact to onboarding.

Skills

Executive recruitment

Executive search

Assessment tools

Recruitment technologies

Relationship building

Talent advisory

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

Recruiting CRMs

Market analytics tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Blue Origin in Merritt Island, FL is seeking an accomplished Senior Executive Recruiter to lead strategic, full‑life cycle executive searches for VP and C‑suite roles. You will influence leadership decisions, build market intelligence, and establish recruiting standards as part of a pioneering aerospace team.

You will develop search strategies, conduct in‑depth assessments, present reports to senior leaders, and manage high‑stakes, confidential searches with discretion.