Executive Search Sourcer & Researcher

Contract Role - Est. 9+ months

We are seeking a strategic and highly analytical Executive Search Sourcer and Researcher to support Senior Director level to Senior VP/C-Suite level recruiting initiatives. MUST have experience focusing on the sourcing of Sr. Director, VP, SVP level roles across IT, Engineering, and ideally a variety of other departments (HR, Administrative, Legal, Finance, etc.). This role is responsible for leading the top-of-the-funnel executive search process , partnering closely with recruiters and senior leadership to identify, evaluate, and engage high-impact talent. In this long-term contract position, you will play a key role in identifying and attracting top-tier talent while supporting the company’s growth and market presence. This opportunity is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about executive recruiting and talent acquisition.

Responsibilities:

• Identify and engage high-caliber talent across industries, with a primary focus on Engineering and Product leadership , while also supporting other functions such as HR, Legal, and Corporate leadership.

• Create company mapping material, defining department structures to advise leadership on market data

• Partner closely with recruiters, hiring managers, and senior executives to define search strategies, candidate profiles, and market intelligence .

• Conduct in-depth resume and candidate profile evaluations , identifying true leadership capability beyond titles and surface-level credentials.

• Build and present high-quality talent pipelines and candidate slates aligned to hiring requirements.

• Develop and execute strategic outreach campaigns designed to generate strong engagement from executive-level candidates.

• Track outreach performance and pipeline progress using data-driven methods and reporting tools .

• Collaborate with other talent researchers and recruiters to refine sourcing strategies and improve search outcomes.

• Conduct in-depth research to build strong talent pools and identify high-quality candidates.

• Proactive reach out to passive candidates to build pipelines and interest in open roles.

• Develop and implement innovative sourcing strategies tailored to specific hiring needs.

• Collaborate with hiring managers to ensure alignment on job requirements and recruitment objectives.

• Handle multiple recruitment projects simultaneously while maintaining a high level of organization and efficiency.

• Provide expert guidance and support to management throughout the hiring process.

• Ensure quality assurance in candidate selection and overall recruitment practices.

• Monitor market trends and positioning to attract top executive talent.

• Maintain accountability and flexibility to adapt to changing recruitment demands.

• Present detailed reports and analyses of recruitment outcomes to stakeholders.

• Proven experience in executive recruiting and talent acquisition, particularly for senior-level roles.

• Ideally have worked for an Executive Search Firm sourcing candidates and doing the outreach, not full-cycle recruiting.
• Experience at a mid sized tech company
• Experience sourcing from large tech  companies for Sr. Director, VP, SVP level roles
• Identifying niche talent in competitive markets
• Navigating confidential requisitions  in the external marketplace

• Strong research skills with the ability to identify and source high-caliber candidates.

• In-depth knowledge of hiring processes and recruitment best practices.

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively.

• Expertise in developing and implementing sourcing strategies tailored to organizational needs.

• Familiarity with quality assurance practices in the recruitment process.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for building relationships with candidates and stakeholders.

• Ability to leverage market insights to enhance hiring strategies and outcomes.

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