Executive Recruiter

Executive Recruiter

Location Austin, TX 78744 Date Posted April 30, 2026 Job ID 14352 Employment Type Direct Hire

Scion Executive Search is seeking an Executive Recruiter to join our dynamic team. This rewarding position is 100% remote and focuses on leading comprehensive retained executive searches for clients across the country, including incredible corporations, nonprofits, foundations, and educational institutions.

We seek candidates who reside within one of the following states: Arizona, DC, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, Ohio, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, or Wisconsin.

OVERVIEW

The Executive Recruiter executes comprehensive retained and contingent searches for division clientele. Utilizing Scion Executive Search's proven process, the Executive Recruiter proactively networks, recruits, and secures exceptional leadership candidates while skillfully navigating executive search engagements on behalf of executive search committees and boards.

Harnessing a consultative approach and proprietary search methodology, the Executive Recruiter leads strategic talent recruitment and networking activities while maintaining consistent and effective communication (internal and external) as well as eloquently managing the full cycle executive recruitment process. This energizing work includes leading search intake strategy meetings, analyzing data to provide client education/consultation (market insights and best practices), creating position announcements and search schedules, client management (check-in meetings, formal status updates, interview planning, etc.), developing and executing search strategies, conducting candidate interviews, presenting candidates to clients, managing offer negotiations, and facilitating placement onboarding.

Well-qualified candidates for this role must be passionate about the executive search industry and have enthusiasm for supporting socially conscious business practices.

THE IMPACT YOU'LL MAKE

The Executive Recruiter directly partners with the decision makers (search committee members, boards, etc.) of client organizations while proactively driving comprehensive executive recruitment activities to ensure successful outcomes are consistently achieved.

This role provides essential contributions that will fuel the growth of the executive search division. Your success as an executive recruiter is directly related to your ability to facilitate the hiring of exceptional individuals who will create a positive impact within our client organizations (corporations, nonprofits, foundations, educational institutions, etc.) around the world!

We believe in the power of a strong and supported team. This important role will join a seasoned team of successful executive search principals, search associates, and operations-focused team members who provide support; we work together to ensure a positive outcome for every search engagement! In addition to established systems and processes, our firm provides all recruiting team members with comprehensive recruiting tools/resources as well as mentorship and guidance from expert team leaders.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Strategically lead/facilitate successful executive search engagements/placements to produce $425K+ in client billings/new revenue annually.
• Build strong relationships with current clients to further grow the Scion book of business via deeper partnerships and enhanced opportunities for support.
• Provide strategic direction and counsel to executive candidates and clients throughout the recruitment life cycle. Advise hiring managers, search committees, and boards on market conditions, salary requirements, and recruitment trends while promoting executive search best practices throughout every search engagement.
• Promote an exceptional candidate engagement experience while ensuring equity, professionalism, and kindness throughout the recruitment process.
• Utilize Scion Executive Search's proven executive search process to ensure standards are maintained.
• Execute strategic executive recruitment such as in-depth candidate sourcing using Boolean search techniques.
• Create detailed market maps & cultivate robust candidate slates; interview/fully vet candidates, write candidate presentations, and present the slate to the client on time/ahead of the communicated deadline.
• Facilitate candidate background checks, reference verifications, etc.
• Construct and negotiate employment offer packages and advise clients on executive onboarding processes as needed to set up new hires for success.
• Work closely with the Executive Director of Scion Executive Search to employ their vision for the work and growth of the firm. Provide & receive feedback and implement enhancements to optimize process improvements.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• A passion for executive search and the recruiting industry, and a strong desire to place incredible talent in some of the nation's best companies and nonprofits.
• 1+ years of proven history/experience with recruiting while generating revenue/client billings
• Demonstrated experience leading independent retained search processes, facilitating successful outcomes in partnership with Search Committees.
• Alternately, bring 5+ years of work experience entailing extensive communication and relationship-building with organizational leaders (Senior Directors, VPs, C-Suite), boards of directors, and other stakeholders.
• If not from a recruiting background, prior experience in nonprofit development, marketing, public relations, or sales is highly preferred.
• Passion for continued learning/evolution of knowledge.
• Ability to quickly learn/implement recruiting best practices, human resources, employment law, compensation structures, benefits, and diversity-focused recruiting.
• Project management skills: ability to effectively prioritize competing priorities/multi-task.
• Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel, as well as the ability to work effectively through Outlook/email.
• Experience working with applicant tracking systems (ATS)/customer relationship management (CRM) technology and LinkedIn Recruiter/online networking resources; experience working with Bullhorn ATS is a PLUS!
• Highly personable- you have a tremendous history of connecting with people and building strong, long-term relationships.
• Strong abilities with written and verbal communication.
• Exceptional attention to detail and next-level organization skills.
• Exceptional work ethic, professional drive, and high regard for follow-through/upholding commitments.
• Strong desire to succeed; highly self-motivated and eager to take on new challenges.
• Excitement for being a contributing member of a highly successful team while making a difference in the lives of others every single day!

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

This is an awesome opportunity to join a dynamic, committed team and an award-winning, professional, growth-oriented executive search firm! In addition to a starting annual base salary of $60,000-$70,000 (DOE) with weekly pay, on-target earnings for the first year are $123,000-$133,000+. Commissions for retained searches can range between $4,500-$10,000+ per placement (depending on the level of the search); your success is based on your individual performance and the achievement of your goals- there is no cap on commissions!

On top of our generous compensation structure and comprehensive benefits package, our firm also provides significant professional resources to support your continued success.

Our benefits include:

• Working for a firm with an excellent reputation - Scion Executive Search is a national, award-winning recruiting firm with amazing clients across the US! We are a mission-driven, values-based company; our values are truly at the center of what we do.
• 100% paid health, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and 80 hours of fully paid parental leave.
• Fourteen (14) paid days off in year one (plus sick time); PTO increases with tenure up to 4 weeks PTO annually.
• Eleven (11) paid holidays per year.
• One (1) paid wellness day + two (2) paid community volunteer days per year.
• Separate bank for Paid Sick Leave; no need to use your PTO.
• A paid day off on your birthday: take your birthday or another day off within the following week.
• 401(k) eligibility + employer contribution.
• Monthly cell phone and internet stipend. This equates to ~$1K annually.
• Fully remote with lots of options for virtual team connection.
• A friendly, engaged, and supportive team environment.

HOW TO APPLY

For immediate consideration please provide your resume and cover letter, sharing more about your experience and interest in this role online via https://scionretainedsearch.com/job/14352

ABOUT OUR FIRM

Scion Executive Search is a national award-winning executive search firm. Since 2006, we have had the pleasure of successfully placing hundreds of exceptional leaders in organizations with incredible missions and programs. Our track record and recruitment process have made us one of the top recruitment firms in the nation!

We are proud to be part of the Forbes lists of the Best Executive Search Firms and the Best Recruitment Firms in America. Additionally, we have been recognized as a recruitment leader by ClearlyRated, as well as a top recruitment firm by The Business Times, for over ten years running; additional information about Scion Executive Search can be found online.

Scion Executive, a division of Scion Staffing, Inc., is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent. For opportunities located in a region that has enacted fair chance, arrest, or conviction-based employment ordinances, Scion Staffing proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers all qualified applications with arrest and conviction records for employment. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, equitable, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion and every organization with whom we partner.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider employment-qualified applications with arrest and conviction records.