Executive Recruiter

Addison Group
Chicago, IL

Job Title: Executive Recruiter

Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

Industry: Professional Services

Pay: $50-55/hr


About Our Client:

Addison Group is partnering with our client, a global consulting and technology organization, to identify a Executive Recruiter to join their Talent Acquisition team. This organization is known for delivering innovative solutions within the healthcare and professional services space, with a strong emphasis on people, collaboration, and impactful work.


Job Description:

The Executive Recruiter will play a key role in driving executive-level hiring initiatives while supporting broader experienced hire recruitment. This individual will act as a strategic partner to senior stakeholders, leading sourcing efforts, managing full-cycle recruitment, and delivering top-tier talent. The role requires strong consultative skills, executive presence, and the ability to operate in a fast-paced, high-touch environment.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Led full-cycle recruitment efforts with a focus on executive-level (Partner/Principal) hiring
  • Developed and executed strategic sourcing strategies leveraging market intelligence and competitive insights
  • Partnered closely with senior leaders and hiring managers to align on hiring needs, search strategies, and candidate profiles
  • Built and maintained pipelines of high-caliber talent through proactive outreach and relationship management
  • Managed requisitions for experienced hires while balancing multiple priorities and timelines
  • Facilitated interview processes, including scheduling, feedback collection, and candidate evaluations
  • Delivered consultative guidance to leadership on hiring trends, talent availability, and process improvements
  • Tracked recruiting activity and generated reports to provide insights and drive decision-making
  • Enhanced candidate experience through clear communication and efficient process management
  • Mentored junior recruiters and contributed to team development initiatives
  • Supported recruiting projects, process improvements, and employer branding efforts


Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree required (advanced degree preferred)
  • 8+ years of progressive recruiting experience, including exposure to executive-level hiring
  • Background in professional services or healthcare strongly preferred
  • Proven ability to source, engage, and close senior-level talent
  • Strong consultative and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior leadership
  • Experience using ATS/CRM systems (iCIMS preferred) and MS Office Suite
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple searches in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills


Additional Details:

  • Exposure to high-impact, senior-level hiring initiatives across global markets
  • Role requires a proactive, driven individual who can operate independently with minimal ramp-up time
  • Mix of executive and experienced hire recruitment; flexibility required across business needs


Perks:

  • High visibility role with direct interaction with senior leadership
  • Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).
  • Collaborative, people-focused culture with strong leadership support.


Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.

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