Executive Recruiter

The Recruiter III plays a key role in driving senior-level hiring for Workplace Health and Safety leadership roles. This position manages full-cycle recruiting, with a strong emphasis on sourcing and closing director-level and senior manager talent. Role is 100% onsite in Seattle, WA.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruiting for senior manager and director-level roles within Workplace Health and Safety, from initial requisition intake through offer acceptance and onboarding support.
• Source high-caliber leadership talent using a variety of methods, including direct sourcing, networking, research, and targeted outreach to build strong candidate pipelines for priority and launch sites.
• Conduct structured interviews and evaluate candidates against role requirements, organizational needs, and leadership expectations.
• Check references and perform due diligence to ensure high-quality hiring decisions for senior-level positions.
• Develop and present competitive offers, negotiate with candidates, and drive the closing process for director-level and senior manager candidates.
• Utilize applicant tracking systems (ATS) and recruiting tools to manage requisitions, track candidate progress, and maintain accurate and timely records.
• Partner closely with stakeholders to understand hiring needs, hiring timelines, and the strategic importance of each requisition, particularly for L7 Workplace Health and Safety roles.
• Prioritize and manage a high volume of requisitions, ensuring consistent progress toward year-end hiring goals and minimizing gaps in critical leadership roles.
• Apply sound judgment and creativity to develop and refine sourcing strategies for hard-to-fill and executive-level positions.
• Collaborate with other recruiters and team members, potentially leading and directing aspects of their work to ensure cohesive and efficient recruiting efforts.
• Support new hire orientation and employee status changes as needed, ensuring a smooth transition for new employees.
• Perform exit interviews and process changes in employee status when required, contributing to continuous improvement in the talent lifecycle.
  
  

Essential Skills

• At least 5 years of experience in full-cycle recruiting with a focus on senior manager and director-level roles.
• Proven experience sourcing and closing director-level and executive candidates.
• Strong background in recruiting, sourcing, talent acquisition, and executive search.
• Hands-on experience using applicant tracking systems (ATS) to manage requisitions and candidates.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a high volume of requisitions while maintaining quality and timeliness.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and rely on extensive recruiting experience to plan and accomplish hiring goals.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for engaging senior-level candidates and stakeholders.
• Experience conducting interviews, checking references, and making hiring recommendations.
• Ability to negotiate offers and effectively close candidates at senior leadership levels.
  
  

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is typically required.
• At least 8 years of experience in recruiting or a related talent acquisition area is preferred.
• Familiarity with a variety of recruiting concepts, practices, and procedures across different business functions.
• Experience supporting leadership hiring for specialized functions such as Workplace Health and Safety or similar operational environments.
• Ability to lead and direct the work of other recruiting professionals when needed.
• High degree of creativity and flexibility in designing sourcing strategies for hard-to-fill and executive-level roles.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced environment with ambitious hiring targets and evolving priorities.
  
  

Work Environment

This is a contract position, working approximately 40 hours per week, with no expected overtime and no work on company-sponsored holidays.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Seattle, WA.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $57.00/hr.

Requirements

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
  
  

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Seattle,WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 23, 2026.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.