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Skyryse · 2 days ago

Director, Executive Recruiting

positionEl Segundo, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityDirector/Executive
money$180K/yr - $210K/yr
date10+ years exp

Skyryse is a company focused on making aviation safe and accessible through innovative technology. They are seeking a Director of Executive Recruiting to lead all executive hiring initiatives and serve as a strategic advisor to leadership on talent acquisition and market dynamics.

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Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Own and lead all Director-level and above executive recruiting, including intake, sourcing, assessment, offer strategy, and close
Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on executive hiring strategy, talent market dynamics, succession planning, and competitive intelligence
Partner closely with the VP, People and executive stakeholders to align hiring priorities with business objectives
Design and drive best-in-class executive candidate experiences while ensuring consistent, equitable, and compliant hiring practice
Manage a metrics-driven recruiting approach, tracking effectiveness, quality of hire, time-to-fill, and candidate pipeline health
Collaborate with HR, People Operations, and business leaders to coordinate interview processes, hiring decisions, and onboarding alignment
Contribute to employer branding efforts for executive talent in partnership with People, Communications, and leadership
Stay current on executive recruiting trends, competitive landscapes, and emerging best practices, particularly in highly technical and regulated environments

Qualification

Executive recruitingPeople managementTechnical hiringData-driven mindsetATS tools (Greenhouse)Stakeholder managementAerospace experienceRecruiting analyticsStartup environment experienceLeading recruiting teamsHigh-growth environmentsCommunicationCollaboration skillsMentoring skills

Required

Bachelor's degree or similar experience
10+ years of experience in executive recruiting, including 4+ years in a people management role
Proven ability to manage and mentor recruiting teams in fast-paced, high-growth environments
Deep understanding of technical roles, hiring challenges, and market dynamics in hardware
Data-driven mindset with experience using ATS tools (Greenhouse) and recruiting analytics to optimize processes
Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills
Aerospace experience is a strong plus

Preferred

SPHR, PHR or SHRM CPR Certification
Previous experience recruiting in a startup environment
Proven track record leading high-performing recruiting teams, including both individual contributors and managers

Benefits

Valuable stock option plan
Heavily subsidized medical, dental and vision plans
Full-time employees are eligible for 20 days of paid time off (PTO) and 5 sick days annually.

Company

Skyryse

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Skyryse is a manufacturing firm that offers aerospace hardware and software operating systems and components design, production, and sales.
dateFounded in 2016
location
El Segundo, California, USA
people-size51-200 employees
web-link
https://www.skyryse.com/

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$400.58M
Key Investors
Infinite CapitalCantosVenrock
2025-10-09Series C· $167.08M
2021-10-27Series B· $200M
2020-05-15Debt Financing· $2.5M

Leadership Team

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Mark Groden
Founder & CEO
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Stephen Koo
Chief Financial Officer
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Recent News

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2025-10-01
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