Strategic Executive Search Leader

Blue Origin

Seattle (WA)

On-site

USD 134,000 - 188,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Blue Origin is building the leadership team to enable humanity's future in space. This Senior Executive Recruiter role focuses on full lifecycle executive search for VP, SVP, Senior Director, and other strategic leaders who drive our ambitious programs.

You will partner with senior leaders, shape search standards, and manage confidential, high-stakes searches with discretion and market intelligence to position Blue Origin as the premier destination for top aerospace executives.

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, competitive talent positioning, and emerging market trends impacting executive availability.
Conduct in-depth interviews and thorough assessments of executive candidates to evaluate qualifications, leadership capabilities, and cultural fit.
Apply advanced assessment tools and techniques to advise and guide hiring decisions.
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 organizational culture to align talent acquisition efforts with company goals.
Offer strategic insights on market dynamics, competitor activity, and compensation trends.
Build and maintain long-term relationships with potential executive candidates, ensuring a positive and engaging recruiting experience.
Lead the candidate experience from initial contact through offer acceptance and onboarding.
Orchestrate executive-level interactions including C-suite meetings, site visits, and strategic conversations that authentically showcase Blue Origin's mission and culture.
Lead initiatives to continuously enhance the executive recruitment process for efficiency and effectiveness, incorporating standard methodologies and technology.
Create and maintain metrics and reports to track the success and impact of executive recruiting efforts.
Stay current on industry trends, emerging recruitment technologies, and best practices in executive search.