Executive Recruiter

Description

Our client, a growing software development/SaaS company, is seeking an experienced Executive Recruiter to support a high-priority hiring initiative. This individual will act as the sole recruiter and lead full-cycle recruiting efforts for several high-priority positions that are critical to the company’s growth plans and need to be filled by year-end. This contract role is ideal for a candidate with experience recruiting for senior-level technology and business roles within SaaS, hospitality, retail, or related industries, and who is comfortable partnering directly with leadership throughout the hiring process.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruitment for key, high-impact openings

• Manage recruiting efforts for senior-level positions, including technical and business leadership roles

• Partner closely with HR and executive leadership on hiring strategy and market outreach

• Source, screen, and present qualified candidates in a timely manner

• Drive hiring processes forward with urgency to meet aggressive timelines

• Provide a strong candidate experience while maintaining clear communication with stakeholders

• Offer feedback, guidance, and recruiting insights throughout the search process

Requirements

• Proven experience as a full-cycle recruiter, including executive or senior-level searches

• Experience recruiting for engineering and other business-critical roles

• Background supporting SaaS, technology, hospitality, or retail-related organizations

• Strong understanding of technical hiring cycles and recruiting best practices

• Executive presence and ability to communicate effectively with senior leadership

• Strong sourcing skills, including LinkedIn Recruiter

• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills

• Ability to work independently as the sole recruiter on a fast-moving project

Additional Details

• Chicago-based candidates are strongly preferred, though remote candidates located in the U.S. will be considered

• All hires supported in this engagement must be U.S.-based

• Background check required

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