Executive Recruiter

Executive Recruiter (Remote or Hybrid)
Location: Nashville, TN (Must be located in Greater Nashville area regardless of remote or hybrid preference)
Pay Rate: Up to $70–$75/hour

Job Title: Executive Recruiter
Contract Duration: 6 months, possible extension
Location: Nashville, TN
Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Summary
We are seeking an experienced Executive Recruiter to support leadership hiring initiatives across the organization. This role focuses on sourcing, interviewing, and placing Director- and Vice President-level candidates while partnering closely with senior leadership to meet strategic talent needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruitment for Director and VP-level roles from both internal and external talent sources
• Partner with hiring managers and senior leadership to understand business needs and define candidate profiles
• Develop and execute targeted sourcing strategies to build diverse candidate pipelines for hard-to-fill roles
• Screen, interview, and evaluate candidates to ensure alignment with role requirements and organizational objectives
• Present and recommend top candidates to leadership
• Manage offer process, including negotiation and, when applicable, relocation coordination
• Maintain strong relationships with stakeholders across all levels of the organization
• Stay current on compensation trends, benefits, and HR policies to inform hiring decisions
• Support and mentor other recruiters on sourcing strategies, campaigns, and talent attraction efforts
• Contribute to the development and optimization of enterprise talent acquisition strategies, processes, and best practices

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field
• 7+ years of recruiting experience in staffing or corporate HR
• Proven experience recruiting for senior leadership roles (Director and VP level)
• Strong experience creating robust, executive-level, recruitment and sourcing strategies
• Strong experience acting as a Talent Advisor to executive-level hiring managers and stakeholders
• Experience using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and advanced sourcing techniques
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Workday ATS
• Corporate recruiting experience within a large organization
• Healthcare or insurance industry experience
• Executive search experience
• SPHR certification or equivalent
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute sourcing strategies that produce diverse candidate slates
• Experience leading or supporting recruiting teams and talent acquisition initiatives
• Project management experience, including process improvement initiatives
• Strong business acumen and ability to align recruiting strategies with organizational goals
• Experience partnering with senior leaders and executives throughout the hiring process
• Negotiation skills, including vendor management experience
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal employment regulations
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) and HR systems
• Willingness and ability to travel, including overnight stays as needed