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Blue Origin · 3 days ago

Principal Executive Recruiter

Huntsville, AL

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff

$157K/yr - $220K/yr

10+ years exp

Blue Origin is a pioneering aerospace company working to develop reusable and safe space vehicles. The Principal Executive Recruiter plays a critical role in identifying and securing exceptional leaders for key positions, ensuring alignment with the company's ambitious goals in space exploration.

AerospaceManufacturingNational SecurityRenewable Energy

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Create and implement comprehensive recruitment strategies to identify, engage, and hire top executive talent

Conduct proactive market mapping and benchmarking to stay ahead of talent trends in key functional areas

Cultivate a pipeline of high-caliber candidates for critical executive roles

Develop and implement comprehensive executive recruiting strategies aligned with business goals

Collaborate with senior leadership to understand the company's growth objectives and executive hiring needs

Deliver quarterly talent intelligence briefings that inform leadership decisions on organizational capability, competitive talent positioning, and emerging market trends impacting executive availability

Conduct in-depth interviews and thorough assessments of executive candidates to evaluate qualifications, leadership capabilities, and cultural fit

Apply advanced assessment tools and techniques to advise and guide hiring decisions

Present comprehensive candidate reports and recommendations to senior leadership

Serve as a trusted advisor to the executive leadership team and hiring managers, providing thought leadership on all aspects of the executive search process

Develop a deep understanding of the business strategy and organizational culture to align talent acquisition efforts with company goals

Offer strategic insights on market dynamics, competitor activity, and compensation trends

Build and maintain long-term relationships with potential executive candidates, ensuring a positive and engaging recruiting experience

Lead the candidate experience from initial contact through offer acceptance and onboarding

Orchestrate executive-level interactions including C-suite meetings, site visits, and strategic conversations that authentically showcase Blue Origin's mission and culture

Lead initiatives to continuously enhance the executive recruitment process for efficiency and effectiveness, incorporating standard methodologies and technology

Create and maintain metrics and reports to track the success and impact of executive recruiting efforts

Stay current on industry trends, emerging recruitment technologies, and best practices in executive search

Qualification

Executive recruitment experienceExecutive search methodologiesAssessment tools expertiseTalent platforms proficiencyProject management skillsAnalytical skillsRelationship buildingProblem-solving skillsOrganizational skills

Required

10+ years of experience in full-life cycle executive recruitment, with a successful track record of sourcing and closing VP level searches

Deep expertise in executive search methodologies, sophisticated assessment tools, and recruitment technologies

Ability to cultivate relationships and build trust with executive candidates and Blue Origin leaders

Experience serving as a talent advisor to senior leaders and ability to influence at the executive level

Fluent with talent platforms such as LinkedIn Recruiter, Recruiting CRM's, market analytics tools, Excel, and PowerPoint

Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent work experience

Preferred

Exceptional organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills

Demonstrates operational excellence throughout the executive search process from search strategy, pipeline development, candidate assessment, and offer negotiation

High level of discretion, integrity, and sensitivity to confidential information

Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Contact Management/Applicant tracking system experience for sourcing, tracking, and managing candidates

Possession of strong analytical skills with ability to create, measure, and scale the workflow between candidates, hiring managers, and the recruiting team