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Workiva · 2 days ago

Senior Executive Recruiter

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid, Senior Level

$106K/yr - $172K/yr

7+ years exp

Workiva is seeking a proven, highly strategic Senior Executive Recruiter to join our Executive Talent Acquisition team. This role involves owning the full lifecycle executive search for critical leadership roles and acting as a strategic Talent Partner to secure top executive talent that aligns with Workiva's mission.

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Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Own and execute complex, high-priority searches (including Executive Search Strategy development, candidate profiling, market mapping, and successful close)

Utilize advanced Direct Sourcing methodologies, competitive intelligence, and networking to identify and engage passive, top-tier executive talent

Act as a strategic consultant to C-suite and Senior Executive Leadership, collaborating closely with People Business Partners, Compensation, and Finance to align resources and develop sophisticated, data-driven strategies necessary to secure top executive talent

Conduct thorough, competency-based interviews and assessments to evaluate a candidate's experience, potential, and cultural alignment with Workiva’s values

Lead the strategic negotiation and closure of executive offers, crafting compelling and intricate compensation and equity structures necessary to acquire top-tier leadership

Maintain deep, continuous knowledge of the executive talent landscape, Talent Mapping, competitor activity, and Executive Compensation trends

Deliver a world-class, confidential, and professional experience for every executive candidate, serving as a primary steward of the Workiva Employer Brand and Value Proposition

Qualification

Executive RecruitingFull-Cycle Executive SearchStrategic SourcingTalent AcquisitionExecutive CompensationRecruiting ToolsIntegrity & TrustCustomer CentricityCommunication SkillsCollaborationOwnership

Required

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience in Human Resources, Business, or a related field

Minimum of 7+ years of progressive Talent Acquisition experience, with at least 5 years specifically focused on executive-level recruiting (Sr. Director, VP+)

Experience supporting executive-level recruiting for GTM (Go-To-Market) roles including Sales, Channel/Partnership, Pre-Sales, Marketing, and Customer Success/Experience

Experience supporting executive-level recruiting for Finance, Legal, HR, Learning & Development, and IT roles

Demonstrated experience managing full-cycle executive searches (from hiring strategy to closing)

Direct recruiting experience within the SaaS, FinTech, or Enterprise Software industry

Preferred

Experience with Global Executive Recruiting across different regions (EMEA, APAC)

Strong proficiency in executive compensation, benefits, and Equity Structures

Proven success in recruiting leaders for the following teams: Product and User Experience (UX), Engineering, and Technology

Mastery of recruiting tools (e.g. Gem, Workday, LinkedIn Recruiter) and the ability to leverage Recruiting Analytics for strategic decision-making

Exceptional communication, executive presence, and presentation skills required to articulate Workiva's mission and Value Proposition to senior candidates