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Executive Recruiter

w3r Consulting
Nashville, TN Contractor
POSTED ON 8/28/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/26/2026

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Executive Recruiter to support leadership hiring initiatives across the organization. This role focuses on sourcing, interviewing, and placing Director- and Vice President-level candidates while partnering closely with senior leadership to meet strategic talent needs.


Key Responsibilities

  • Lead full-cycle recruitment for Director and VP-level roles from both internal and external talent sources
  • Partner with hiring managers and senior leadership to understand business needs and define candidate profiles
  • Develop and execute targeted sourcing strategies to build diverse candidate pipelines for hard-to-fill roles
  • Screen, interview, and evaluate candidates to ensure alignment with role requirements and organizational objectives
  • Present and recommend top candidates to leadership
  • Manage offer process, including negotiation and, when applicable, relocation coordination
  • Maintain strong relationships with stakeholders across all levels of the organization
  • Stay current on compensation trends, benefits, and HR policies to inform hiring decisions
  • Support and mentor other recruiters on sourcing strategies, campaigns, and talent attraction efforts
  • Contribute to the development and optimization of enterprise talent acquisition strategies, processes, and best practices


Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field
  • 7 years of recruiting experience in staffing or corporate HR
  • Proven experience recruiting for senior leadership roles (Director and VP level)
  • Strong experience creating robust, executive-level, recruitment and sourcing strategies
  • Strong experience acting as a Talent Advisor to executive-level hiring managers and stakeholders
  • Experience using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and advanced sourcing techniques
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills


Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with Workday ATS
  • Corporate recruiting experience within a large organization
  • Healthcare or insurance industry experience
  • Executive search experience
  • SPHR certification or equivalent
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and execute sourcing strategies that produce diverse candidate slates
  • Experience leading or supporting recruiting teams and talent acquisition initiatives
  • Project management experience, including process improvement initiatives
  • Strong business acumen and ability to align recruiting strategies with organizational goals
  • Experience partnering with senior leaders and executives throughout the hiring process
  • Negotiation skills, including vendor management experience
  • Knowledge of local, state, and federal employment regulations
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) and HR systems
  • Willingness and ability to travel, including overnight stays as needed


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