Job SummaryOptimum is hiring for an experienced Executive Talent Sourcer & Recruiter who is comfortable with high level searches within the telecommunications industry. The Executive Recruiter will play a critical role in Optimum's Executive Talent Acquisition team, helping to identify executive candidates for critical level roles within the organization. Reporting to the Senior Director, Executive Recruiting; this role will encompass strategic sourcing for critical executive needs as well as full-life cycle executive recruitment for various roles across the enterprise.
Responsibilities- Engage with hiring leaders to understand business requirements and translate into sourcing strategies and prospecting messaging
- Execute sourcing plans focused on executive candidate identification and attraction
- Utilize various sourcing techniques, including online databases, professional networks, social media, and industry events, to identify executive-level candidates
- Stay updated on industry trends, competitors and talent pools to effectively target and engage top executive talent
- Keep abreast of enterprise wide strategic priorities, external messaging and guidance on the company and other elements that inform an effective and accurate employer value proposition
- Assess candidate qualifications, experience and cultural fit through initial screening and interviews, ensuring they meet our clients' specific requirements
- Develop and maintain relationships with potential candidates, fostering long-term connections and trust within the executive talent community
- Create comprehensive talent maps and reports to provide clients with insights into the executive talent landscape, helping them make informed decisions
- Collaborate closely with talent acquisition team and hiring managers to understand needs and align candidate sourcing strategies accordingly
- Partner with the executive recruiting team and other TA resources to drive candidate interview processes and offer coordination
- Craft compelling outreach messages and communications to engage executive candidates, highlighting the value of potential career opportunities with our clients
- Develop candidate relationships gathering key information to inform hiring managers on decisions and mitigate risks
- Collaborate with HR Business Partners on overall recruitment activities and hiring plans and timing
Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business or a related field
- 5+ years experience in executive candidate sourcing in talent acquisition or full-life cycle executive recruiting
- Strong knowledge of sourcing tools, platforms and techniques
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to effectively present to executive leadership
- Ability to evaluate candidates for cultural fit and alignment with client' values and goals
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Proficiency in using applicant tracking systems and data analytics tools
- Knowledge of employment laws and regulations
- Results-driven and able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion and professionalism
Pay is competitive and based on a number of job-related factors, including skills and experience. The starting pay rate/range at time of hire for this position in the posted location is $102,816.00 - $168,912.00 / year. The rate/range provided herein is the anticipated pay at the time of hire and does not reflect future job opportunity.
