Lead Executive Recruiter (NYC Hybrid)

As our Lead Executive Recruiter you will drive our enterprise-wide US executive recruiting strategy. You will develop key relationships with internal partners and stakeholders as well as with Guardians senior leadership and help to identify and attract top executive talent to the organization. You will report to the Head of Talent Acquisition playing a meaningful role as a core member of the Talent Acquisition leadership team collaborating sharing insights and perspectives.

You Are :

A strategic thinker and relationship builder with deep expertise in executive search

A confident communicator and trusted advisor who thrives in navigating complex searches

A self-starter who brings collaboration insight and influence to every search

You Will :

Lead Guardians executive recruiting function owning end-to-end search strategy and execution for VP-level and above roles

Lead and develop an Executive Sourcer fostering alignment and excellence

Develop and implement best-in-class sourcing and search methodologies tailored to business needs

Deliver market mapping competitive intelligence and strategic insights to senior stakeholders

Define target success metrics and objectives to assess success of talent pipelines and sourcing capabilities

Partner closely with HR Business Partners Executive Compensation and Business Leaders to ensure alignment and success

Provide consultative support and management when retained search partners are engaged

Champion continuous improvement initiatives to elevate the executive recruiting function

You Have :

Extensive experience leading executive searches in-house or at a top-tier search firm

Broad HR knowledge and exposure to HR leadership

Demonstrated success accessing and attracting top-tier passive executive talent understanding market trends and evolving search practices

Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence and advise at the C-suite level

Expertise in executive compensation and crafting complex competitive offers

Exceptional skills in :

Relationship Building cultivating trust with candidates and stakeholders

Communication articulating strategy feedback and insights with clarity and impact

Research & Market Intelligence identifying trends talent pools and competitive positioning

Negotiation navigating complex offers and closing top talent

Consultation advising leaders with credibility and strategic foresight

Location :

This role is hybrid with three days per week in our Hudson Yards office . In-person collaboration is essential to building trusted relationships and driving strategic alignment across the organization.

Salary Range :

$129500.00 - $212750.00

The salary range reflected above is a good faith estimate of base pay for the primary location of the position. The salary for this position ultimately will be determined based on the education experience knowledge and abilities of the successful addition to salary this role may also be eligible for annual sales or other incentive compensation.

Our Promise

At Guardian youll have the support and flexibility to achieve your professional and personal goals. Through skill-building leadership development and philanthropic opportunities we provide opportunities to build communities and grow your career surrounded by diverse colleagues with high ethical standards.

Inspire Well-Being

As part of Guardians Purpose to inspire well-being we are committed to offering contemporary supportive flexible and inclusive benefits and resources to our colleagues. Explore our company benefits at apply to full-time eligible employees. Interns are not eligible for most Company benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Guardian is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age race color creed religion sex affectional or sexual orientation national origin ancestry marital status disability military or veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable law.

Accommodations

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Key Skills

Sales Experience,Microsoft Office,Sourcing,Growing Experience,ATS,Cold Calling,HR Sourcing,Microsoft Word,Microsoft Powerpoint,negotiation,Recruiting,Writing Skills

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 129500 - 212750