The Weitz Company · 6 hours ago
Executive Recruiter
Des Moines, IA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expThe Weitz Company is a full-service construction company seeking an Executive Recruiter to lead full-cycle recruitment for key senior and executive-level roles. The role involves building talent pipelines, partnering with stakeholders on recruitment strategies, and serving as a trusted advisor on talent market insights.
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Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end recruitment for key high-level leadership roles to assess candidate qualifications, leadership capabilities, relatable experience and cultural alignment
Conduct proactive sourcing, network with passive talent, facilitate interview processes, assess candidates through structured methods, and coordinate with stakeholders for a smooth onboarding experience
Build and maintain a robust talent pipeline of identified key roles for future organizational needs; foster ongoing relationships with identified talent
Partner with appropriate stakeholders to develop recruitment strategies, define candidate success profiles and capture long-term capability requirements
Maintain strong communication, reporting and search progress updates for hiring managers and other applicable stakeholders
Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders and executives on talent market insights, competitive intelligence, industry demands, compensation trends and talent strategies
Identify opportunities for continuous improvement within the recruitment process; propose, design and implement identified tools or process changes
Analyze metrics related to hiring effectiveness, propose and implement solutions to improve success metrics in partnership with appropriate stakeholders
Assist with and/or lead various talent acquisition projects and initiatives
Utilize various tools/resources to identify qualified active and passive candidates
Serve as a professional representative of The Weitz Company, LLC and it’s affiliates
Qualification
Required
10+ years of experience in recruiting/talent acquisition with 5+ years being focused on executive or senior-level recruitment
Degree required – an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
Experience conducting high-level recruitment searches including but not limited to; proactive sourcing, networking with passive talent, and building talent pipelines
Strong ability to build positive relationships and connect with others
Ability to uphold and maintain confidentiality
Business acumen, strong judgement and decision-making abilities
Demonstrated ability to facilitate and influence executive-level hiring decisions
Exceptional executive presence will be key to success in this role
Excellent interviewing and candidate sourcing skills
Ability to provide excellent candidate experience
Ability to identify, attract, and evaluate quality candidates
High level of initiative, drive, and professionalism
Flexible and able to pivot to support evolving business needs
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational skills and a high attention to detail
Desire to work in a collaborative, supportive, team environment
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Experience with applicant tracking system (ATS) and candidate sourcing tools
Ability to learn specific job-related software upon hire
Must be able to work in the office 3 days per week – upon successful training, the ability to work remote 2 days per week will be available
Preferred
Proven success conducting complex (i.e. deemed hard-to-fill, high impact, nationwide) recruitment for a construction management firm and strong understanding of construction roles and general field operations is strongly preferred
Lean principles experience is desirable
OSHA 30 preferred, or the willingness to obtain upon hire
Benefits
Competitive Pay
Rewarding Bonus Program
Comprehensive Benefits Package with Tax-Advantaged HSA and FSA offerings
Employer-Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability Programs
Employer-Paid Life Insurance
Generous Paid Time Off Provisions
401K Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
Tuition Reimbursement
Fully Paid Parental Leave
Voluntary Products Including: Critical Illness Insurance and Accident Insurance
Corporate Wellness Program with Wellness Time Off and Rewards
Company
The Weitz Company
The Weitz Company, a subsidiary of Orascom Construction PLC, is a full-service construction company, general contractor, design-builder and construction manager with office locations throughout the United States.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2012-09-01Acquired
Leadership Team
Kevin McClain
President & CEO
Recent News
Corridor Business Journal
2025-10-31
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