Non-Clinical - Human Resources/Recruiter

Diverse Linx

Palo Alto, CA

JOB DETAILS
LOCATION
Palo Alto, CA
POSTED
30+ days ago
Job Title: Executive Recruiter (Contract)
Location: Onsite San Francisco Bay Area (Palo Alto Medical Foundation PAD)

Overview:
Sutter Health s Palo Alto Medical Foundation is actively growing and undergoing strategic transformation across its eight aligned medical groups. We are seeking a highly skilled Executive Recruiter who can operate with precision, professionalism, and poise while recruiting world-renowned physicians and senior healthcare executives.

This position is not for generalist recruiters. The right candidate will have a proven background in engaging with high-level clinical and executive talent, including specialists at the top of their fields. The ability to confidently build relationships and represent Sutter s brand to national and international talent is critical.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead end-to-end recruitment for executive-level physicians, medical leaders, and senior administrators

Collaborate with physician leadership and senior executives to define role requirements, recruitment strategy, and candidate profiles

Conduct direct outreach and sourcing for elite-level candidates using retained-search-caliber tactics

Serve as a trusted representative of Sutter Health in sensitive, high-stakes candidate conversations

Drive a refined, high-touch candidate experience from outreach through close

Manage and track requisitions in Workday HCM and other internal tools

Provide consultative support to internal stakeholders on market insights and talent strategy

Required Qualifications:

Minimum 5 years of executive recruitment experience, with a strong track record filling C-suite, physician leadership, or nationally recognized clinical roles

Deep understanding of how to engage with high-profile medical professionals and organizational decision-makers

Clear, confident communication style with the ability to influence and advise senior stakeholders

Experience working within complex healthcare systems, academic medical centers, or top-tier executive search firms

Proficiency in Workday or similar applicant tracking systems

Must be available to work onsite in the San Francisco Bay Area as needed

Preferred Qualifications:

Background recruiting in a retained search or boutique executive search environment

Existing network of high-level physician or healthcare executive contacts

Experience supporting organizations during periods of rapid growth or transition

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