As a Recruiting Specialist, you will be at the forefront of our talent acquisition strategy, leveraging your deep industry connections, headhunting expertise, and persuasive skills to identify, attract, and secure top-tier talent. We are looking for a true recruitment powerhouse—someone who thrives on poaching high-caliber professionals, maintaining an extensive talent network, and executing aggressive yet strategic hiring initiatives.
Your role will be pivotal in building a world-class team, and while AI tools will support your efforts, we are first and foremost looking for a master recruiter who understands the art and science of talent acquisition.
Responsibilities
High-Impact Talent Acquisition & Headhunting
- Identify and engage high-performing professionals through proactive headhunting, networking, and strategic outreach.
- Leverage industry insights and competitor research to target top talent in key markets.
- Develop and execute tailored recruitment strategies to attract passive candidates and industry leaders.
- Master the art of persuasion to turn top professionals into eager candidates.
Relationship-Driven Recruiting
- Build and maintain strong relationships with high-value candidates, creating a pipeline of top-tier talent for current and future hiring needs.
- Utilize existing professional networks and continuously expand connections within industry-leading circles.
- Partner with leadership to understand hiring priorities and develop sourcing strategies aligned with business goals.
Full-Cycle Recruitment Execution
- Manage the entire recruitment lifecycle, from initial outreach to offer acceptance.
- Ensure a seamless and compelling candidate experience, reinforcing our company as the employer of choice.
- Develop customized engagement strategies to keep top candidates warm and engaged throughout the process.
Strategic Recruitment & Market Intelligence
- Stay ahead of industry trends and emerging talent pools to refine sourcing strategies.
- Provide insights into talent availability, salary benchmarks, and competitive hiring landscapes.
- Collaborate with hiring managers to refine role requirements and ensure optimal candidate alignment.
Optimized Recruitment Process
- Implement structured, results-driven hiring methodologies that maximize speed, quality, and candidate fit.
- Use data and analytics to refine sourcing strategies, measure recruiter effectiveness, and improve hiring outcomes.
- Work with AI-powered tools (as needed) to streamline sourcing and screening but maintain a recruiter-first approach to talent acquisition.
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Proven Track Record: Demonstrated success in recruiting, headhunting, and closing high-impact talent.
- Top-Tier Persuasion Skills: Ability to sell the opportunity and get top candidates excited about making a move.
- Extensive Industry Network: Well-connected within relevant industries and able to leverage relationships for direct hires.
- Relentless & Resourceful: A hunter mentality, always looking for the next superstar to bring onboard.
- Data-Driven & Strategic: Ability to analyze hiring trends, market conditions, and candidate behavior to refine recruitment strategies.
- Resilient & Adaptable: Comfortable navigating competitive hiring environments, overcoming objections, and staying persistent.
- Strong Business Acumen: Understands how talent acquisition directly impacts business success and can align hiring strategies accordingly.
Expectations & Work Schedule
- Work Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST.
- Punctuality: Be on time for all meetings and work sessions.
- Execution & Focus: Prioritize results, maintain professionalism, and stay laser-focused on securing top talent.
Communication & Collaboration
- Strategic Recruitment Discussions: Regularly participate in hiring strategy sessions, sharing market insights and candidate updates.
- Cross-Functional Coordination: Work closely with hiring managers, executives, and stakeholders to refine job profiles and hiring approaches.
- Candidate Engagement: Build a reputation as a trusted recruiter who delivers an elite experience for candidates and hiring teams alike.
Why Join Us?
This is not a standard recruiting job. We are assembling an all-star team and need a Recruiting Specialist who can bring in the best of the best. If you have the skills, the network, and the drive to be a game-changer in talent acquisition, we want to hear from you.