This executive recruiter role involves identifying, attracting, assessing, and engaging executive talent across the enterprise. The individual will partner with senior business leaders, HR Business Partners, and Talent Acquisition leadership to drive executive hiring outcomes and build a world-class internal Executive Search function.
Responsibilities
Serve as a strategic talent advisor
Develop deep expertise in supported business lines
Cultivate executive talent pipelines
Provide market intelligence
Build trusted relationships with stakeholders at all levels of the organization
Manage multiple executive searches simultaneously
Navigate complex stakeholder environments
Deliver an exceptional experience for candidates and hiring leaders
Help establish Talent Acquisition as a strategic business partner
Contribute to workforce planning, succession discussions, leadership pipeline development, and talent market insights
Requirements
Ability to combine relationship-building skills of a trusted consultant, the discipline of a project manager, the curiosity of a researcher, and the urgency of a recruiter
Belief that executive search is about helping organizations make better leadership decisions and building talent pipelines that create long-term business success
8+ years of recruiting experience within a retained search firm, corporate search function, or a combination of both
Demonstrated experience managing executive and senior leadership searches from intake through offer acceptance
Proven success in sourcing, engaging, and recruiting passive executive-level talent
Experience managing multiple concurrent searches while maintaining quality, responsiveness, and stakeholder confidence
Experience partnering directly with senior business leaders, HR Business Partners, and hiring executives throughout the search process
Strong executive search methodology, including talent mapping, market research, candidate assessment, and executive outreach
Ability to develop and execute search strategies for complex leadership roles across multiple business functions
Experience building and maintaining executive talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs
Ability to assess leadership talent against technical requirements, leadership competencies, organizational culture, and business objectives
Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels of an organization
Strong consultative skills with the ability to advise leaders on talent availability, market conditions, and hiring strategies
Experience facilitating intake meetings and translating business needs into actionable search plans
Millions of jobs, with real people getting hired every day
200,000+
New jobs added daily
7,000,000+
Verified job listings
1,000,000+
Tailored applications submitted
Ability to provide clear updates, recommendations, and guidance throughout the search process
Exceptional organizational skills and ability to manage multiple complex searches simultaneously
Strong project management capabilities with attention to detail and a sense of urgency
Experience utilizing ATS, CRM, and recruiting technologies to manage candidate pipelines and search activity
Ability to maintain accurate search documentation, reporting, and candidate engagement records
Exceptional verbal, written, and presentation skills
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to establish credibility quickly with executives and candidates
Commitment to delivering an exceptional candidate experience through transparency, responsiveness, and professionalism
Nice to have:
Experience supporting organizational talent strategies beyond recruiting, including succession planning, leadership assessment, workforce planning, or talent management initiatives
Experience serving as a strategic talent advisor to executive leadership teams
Ability to quickly understand business models, organizational structures, and operating environments
Experience consulting with leaders on organizational design, leadership effectiveness, or capability requirements
Demonstrated ability to translate business strategy into talent acquisition and talent development recommendations
Advanced experience conducting executive talent mapping, competitive intelligence, and labor market research
Experience presenting market insights and talent landscape analyses to executive audiences
Familiarity with executive compensation trends and leadership benchmarking practices
Experience working within Workday or other enterprise ATS environments
Ability to leverage recruiting metrics, market data, and reporting tools to influence hiring decisions and improve outcomes
Experience mentoring recruiters, researchers, coordinators, or junior talent acquisition professionals
Proven ability to influence without direct authority in highly matrixed organizations
Demonstrated success leading search initiatives with senior executives and C-suite stakeholders
Benefits
Support and flexibility to achieve professional and personal goals
Skill-building, leadership development, and philanthropic opportunities
Opportunities to build communities and grow your career
Diverse colleagues with high ethical standards
Contemporary, supportive, flexible, and inclusive benefits and resources
Important Details
Work format: Hybrid role - 3 days in office in the Hudson Yards, NYC or Stamford, CT office; 2 days WFH
Visa Sponsorship
Guardian Life is not currently or in the foreseeable future sponsoring employment-based visas (e.g., such as an H-1B). In order to be a successful applicant, you must be legally authorized to work in the United States, without the need for employer sponsorship/support now or at any time in the future.
About the Company
Guardian is committed to a culture where “We Do the Right Thing,” and “We Courageously Shape Our Future Together.” The company's purpose is to inspire well-being.
Guardian is a developer, owner, and operator of multifamily properties, providing innovative real estate solutions dedicated to community and housing for all.
