Executive Recruiter

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Executive Recruiter

As an Executive Recruiter focused on Human Resources, you’ll drive new client acquisition and full‑cycle executive recruitment across Human Resources disciplines. You’ll own territory development for New York City, generate qualified job orders, and deliver high‑caliber HR leadership talent while championing an exceptional client and candidate experience. This role will be hybrid working out of our office in Flatiron three days a week.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build and execute a territory go‑to‑market plan: prospect, cold/warm outreach, social selling, event/network engagement, and referral cultivation to create a steady pipeline of HR searches.
• Negotiate fee agreements and commercial terms; partner with our Legal/Commercial Center to review redlines and finalize client contracts.
• Run a rigorous search process: intake, competency modeling, market mapping, sourcing, long‑list/short‑list, interview prep/debrief, references, offer advisory, and onboarding support.
• Apply LHH best practices to accelerate placements and differentiate our approach.
• Advise clients on HR market dynamics (e.g., AI’s impact on HR, retention, leadership development), salary benchmarks to ensure informed decisions.
• Orchestrate a white‑glove experience for both clients and executive candidates, maintaining momentum, transparency, and trust throughout the search lifecycle.
• Coach candidates on executive branding, interviewing, and compensation strategy; prepare clients with structured interview plans and selection criteria.
• Monitor HR talent trends (Retention, AI enablement, dynamic culture, leadership development), share insights with clients, and contribute content to LHH thought leadership.
• Attend local HR and talent networking events to build brand presence, deepen market knowledge, and cultivate new client relationships.

Qualifications:

• Degree or 3 years' experience in the staffing industry
• 3 years of sales experience, preferably in the staffing, recruitment, or HR services industry.
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.
• Strong understanding of staffing services and workforce solutions.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with CRM tools and Microsoft Office Suite.

What We Offer:

• Competitive base salary plus uncapped commission
• Benefit offerings for full-time employment include medical, dental, vision, term life and AD&D insurance, short-term and long-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, commuter benefits, wellness plans, and a 401k plan or a non-qualified deferred compensation plan.
• Available paid leave includes Personal Time Off (PTO) on an accrual basis up to 152 hours a year, 10 Paid Holidays, 1 Community Service Day, and up to 6 weeks of Paid Parental Leave. PTO and holiday hours are prorated based on hire date within the calendar year.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Opportunities for career growth within a fast-growing company

Compensation varies based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, experience, education, key skills, and geographic location. In addition to base salary, the position is also eligible for incentive compensation based on achievements outlined in the compensation plan.

About Us:

At LHH, our vision is to provide a beautiful working world! With exceptional human care and innovation, we reveal the potential for beauty in the future of work. Aligned with our clients’ business strategy and culture, we craft our talent solutions to provide lasting impact.

Join LHH Recruitment Solutions-where careers take flight

Are you ready to recruit with purpose, build lasting relationships, and be part of a global brand that’s reshaping the future of talent? LHH Recruitment Solutions isn’t just a staffing firm — it’s a career accelerator for ambitious professionals like you.

Purpose-Driven Work

At LHH, you're not just filling jobs—you’re transforming lives and shaping careers. Our mission is to help people thrive in the new world of work, and every placement is part of that bigger purpose.

Best of Both Worlds

Enjoy the agility and entrepreneurial spirit of a boutique firm combined with the stability and scale of a global organization. That means flexibility, innovation, and big-time opportunity.

Exceptional Training & Growth

We invest in YOU and offer a best-in-class training program and continued learning and development. LHH provides the tools, mentorship, and career pathways you need to succeed and grow professionally.

Human-Centered Culture

LHH prioritizes people over transactions. We have a commitment to equity, equal opportunity, inclusion, plus diversity is part of our broader commitment to respecting fundamental human rights across our value chain. The Adecco Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Diverse Client Portfolio

You’ll work with exciting companies across multiple industries—from fast-growth startups to Fortune 500 giants—making every day varied and rewarding.

Benefits

As one of the world’s largest employers we believe in talent, not labels, and focus on the diverse and unique skills our people bring. We seek to foster a culture of belonging and purpose, an environment where everyone can thrive and feel engaged, and where difference is respected and valued. Our commitment to equity, equal opportunity, inclusion, and diversity is part of our broader commitment to respecting fundamental human rights across our value chain. The Adecco Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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