Job Description
Executive Recruiter Sentara Health - 3.7 Virginia Beach, VA Job Details Full-time 13 hours ago Qualifications Research High school diploma or GED Full Job Description The Executive Recruiter serves as a dedicated, thought-leader talent acquisition partner for senior leadership hiring across the organization. This role owns full-cycle recruitment for Director, Senior Director, and Vice President positions, delivering a high-touch, consultative experience to both hiring executives and candidates. VP-level searches represent a shared tier where the Executive Recruiter may partner with the Manager of Executive Recruiting based on strategic complexity. In addition to directly managing senior leadership searches, the Executive Recruiter serves as a key talent acquisition point of contact for hiring needs within VP-and-above teams ensuring a consistent and elevated recruitment experience at every level of these critical organizations. The Executive Recruiter partners with senior leaders to execute proactive sourcing strategies, conduct rigorous candidate assessments, and advise hiring managers on selection decisions, compensation benchmarking, and market intelligence. Ability to develop, and maintain, collaborative relationships with high level leaders to influence and consult on hiring decisions. Proven success/demonstrated performance within current recruitment role. Demonstrated industry and market knowledge. Demonstrated knowledge of employment practices and legal consequences.
Location:
This is a remote/hybrid position and candidates must live within 50 miles of Sentara Park in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Key Responsibilities Executive Search & Full-Cycle Recruitment Own and execute full-cycle recruitment for Director, Senior Director, and Vice President positions. Develop and execute customized, proactive sourcing strategies using direct outreach, executive networking, industry events, professional associations, and advanced research tools to build diverse candidate slates. Conduct comprehensive candidate assessments including behavioral and competency-based interviews, leadership evaluation, and cultural fit analysis. Guide hiring executives through structured interview processes, candidate evaluation, and selection decisions. Manage complex offer negotiations, including compensation packages, relocation, sign-on incentives, and other senior-level offer components. VP+ Team Hiring Support Serve as a primary talent acquisition contact for hiring needs within VP-and-above organizations, in coordination with other talent acquisition teams. Manage or coordinate recruitment activity for open positions on VP+ teams, partnering with other recruiters as appropriate. Ensure a consistent, high-quality candidate experience across all roles within senior leadership organizations. Provide regular search updates and candidate pipeline reports to hiring managers and to the Manager of Executive Recruiting. Stakeholder Partnership & Market Intelligence Build and maintain strong consultative relationships with senior hiring executives to understand their business, culture, and talent needs. Partner with HR Business Partners and Compensation teams to develop competitive and equitable offers for senior-level talent. Contribute to the development and refinement of the organization's executive recruiting playbook and best practices under the direction of the Manager of Executive Recruiting. Process Excellence & Compliance Maintain accurate records and reporting in the applicant tracking system (ATS) to ensure compliance and provide actionable data. Ensure compliance with all applicable employment laws, regulations, and organizational policies throughout the hiring process. Support continuous improvement of executive recruiting processes, tools, and metrics as directed by the Manager of Executive Recruiting. Assist in the coordination and management of executive search firm engagements when vendor partnerships are utilized. Education High school diploma or equivalent (Required) Bachelor's degree (Preferred) Certification/Licensure PHR/SPHR
(Preferred) AIRS Certified Recruiter (Preferred) Or equivalent professional recruiting certification (Preferred) Experience 5 years of progressive recruitment experience (Required) 3 years focused on senior leadership, executive-level, or complex recruitment (Required) Skills Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain collaborative, consultative relationships with senior executives to support hiring decisions. Proven track record of successfully sourcing, assessing, and closing passive candidates for hard-to-fill positions. Strong knowledge of executive compensation structures, job pffer negotiation, and market benchmarking. Demonstrated understanding of employment law, compliance requirements, and legal implications in the hiring process. Proficiency with applicant tracking systems (ATS), LinkedIn Recruiter, and executive sourcing tools. Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to represent the organization at the executive level. Proven success and demonstrated performance within current or most recent recruitment role.
