Executive Recruiter

Responsibilities

• Create and Drive Best Practice
• Establish and drive best practices across the full recruiting process (intake through to placement) for both internal and external searches
• Ensure each senior search is set up with a considered search strategy, targeting relevant candidate pools in tech, information services and data services
• Develop and apply best practices in candidate screening and assessment, leveraging scorecards and JDs
• Collaborate closely with other members of the recruitment team to ensure seamless execution of hiring strategies and to share insights and best practices
• Third Party Management
• Build and manage relationships with talent providers, including search firms (retained and contingent) and professional networks.
• Evaluate and assess talent partners using a common framework
• Manage contract negotiations and drive standardization/preferred agreements with key firms as appropriate
• Process Management
• Assess candidates against agreed scorecard
• Where appropriate, manage candidates through the process, providing them with timely feedback and updates and develop a rapport
• Manage process with internal stakeholders, ensuring process runs smoothly and feedback is gathered and provided to the team at appropriate times
• Partner with hiring managers, HRBPs (and sponsors when needed) to navigate complex offer negotiations and compensation structures
• Oversee third party referencing and background checks as required

Qualifications

• Minimum 7-10 years of combined experience in executive search firms and in-house recruiting for US tech (including information and data services) companies, with a corresponding track record of successful executive placements.
• Extensive knowledge of, and deep networks within India and global tech talent landscape.
• Advanced skills in deconstructing complex searches and developing creative sourcing strategies to uncover non-obvious talent pools
• Highly adept at screening candidates and assessing fit relative to the scorecard/JD. 
• Strong candidate and client management skills, including a proven ability to effectively partner with C-suite executives.
• Solid networks with talent providers, and has evaluated and articulated the expertise of search firms.
• In-depth understanding of search firm contracting and management.
• Strong business acumen and ability to understand the nuances of various tech and data companies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to thrive in a team environment.
• Experience recruiting for roles across various India locations.
• Track record of building diverse talent pipelines.
• Familiarity with the talent ecosystem in both multinational and US-based tech companies.
• Proficiency in the latest recruitment technologies and methodologies.