Job Details

Executive Recruiter / Contract / Remote

Durham, NC

100% Remote

Contract

$130/hr - $130/hr

Exciting Executive Recruiter position with an established firm - an SaaS in the sales tax space.

Contract Duration: 6 months and will probably extend.

Location: 100% remote - any timezone is fine

Required Skills & Experience

We are looking for a highly strategic, consultative Executive Recruiter who operates as a true talent advisor to senior leadership, not just a search executor. On a day-to-day basis, this person will lead complex executive searches end-to-end, partnering closely with C-level stakeholders to define future-oriented talent needs, anticipate gaps, and shape leadership hiring strategy

Our client's team values diverse individual experiences.

Requirements:

• 15+ years of experience in recruiting, with 4+ years focused on Director+ or executive-level hiring in a global company or retained/executive search firm

• Deep understanding of leadership assessment, business context, and organizational structure

• Proven ability to influence, guide, and advise senior leaders through critical hiring decisions

• Strong interviewing, storytelling, and stakeholder management skills

• Proficiency with LinkedIn Recruiter, ATS platforms, and AI-enhanced recruiting tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Perplexity, automation assistants)

• Exceptional written and verbal communication, with the ability to synthesize insights and produce executive-ready updates

• Professional maturity, sound judgment, and a calm, polished approach under pressure

• A genuine passion for elevating candidate and stakeholder experience while improving systems and processes

What You Will Be Doing

• Lead full-cycle executive searches across all key functions including Sales, Marketing, Product, Finance, Engineering and Customer Operations

• Partner directly with C-level and senior executives to define role requirements, success criteria, and hiring strategy

• Deliver a white-glove candidate experience from first conversation through close

• Conduct in-depth interviews to assess leadership capability, scope readiness, and alignment with our client's business and culture

• Drive inclusive, data-informed search strategies that bring diversity, excellence, and insight to every leadership slate

• Create polished, insight-driven candidate summaries and present recommendations to executive stakeholders

• Communicate progress with clarity and confidence-providing ongoing market insights, recommendations, and search updates

• Leverage AI and automation tools to streamline outreach, scheduling, and documentation while maintaining a personalized touch

• Build strong partnerships with internal recruiting, HR, and business leaders to ensure a unified and consistent leadership hiring process

• Protect confidentiality and represent our client's brand with discretion and professionalism in the executive market

You will receive the following benefits:

• Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family

• Dental & Orthodontia Benefits

• Vision Benefits

• Health Savings Account (HSA)

• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

• Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance

• Hospital Indemnity Insurance

• 401(k) including match with pre and post-tax options

• Paid Sick Time Leave

• Legal and Identity Protection Plans

• Pre-tax Commuter Benefit

• 529 College Saver Plan

Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP's Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

Specialization:

• Human Resources