Executive Recruiter

Executive Recruiter

Contract Type:

Contract

Location:

Durham - NC

Industry:

DWT Matrix

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Date Published:

10-14-2026

Salary:

$70 - $80 Per Hour

Job ID:

40224

Executive Recruiter

Elevate your career by leading transformative executive searches across key organizational functions in a dynamic, remote setting. As an integral partner to C-level and senior leaders, you'll drive strategic talent acquisition efforts that shape the future of a forward-thinking organization. This role offers the opportunity to influence high-impact hiring decisions, craft exceptional candidate experiences, and utilize cutting-edge AI tools to streamline complex recruiting processes—all while maintaining the utmost professionalism and confidentiality.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead full-cycle searches for senior leadership roles across Sales, Marketing, Product, Finance, Engineering, and Customer Operations.
  • Partner directly with executive stakeholders to define role requirements, success metrics, and hiring strategies.
  • Conduct comprehensive interviews to evaluate leadership capabilities, cultural fit, and organizational readiness.
  • Develop data-driven and inclusive search strategies to ensure diverse candidate slates.
  • Prepare insightful, polished candidate summaries and provide strategic recommendations to senior management.
  • Maintain clear and confident communication throughout the process, providing market insights and progress updates.
  • Leverage AI and automation tools to enhance outreach, scheduling, and documentation, while delivering personalized candidate engagement.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to ensure a seamless, consistent leadership hiring process.
  • Uphold confidentiality and represent the organization’s brand with professionalism in the executive market.

Required Skills:

  • 15+ years of recruiting experience, with 4+ years focused on Director+ or executive-level placements.
  • Deep understanding of leadership assessment, organizational structures, and business context.
  • Proven influence and advisory capabilities with senior leaders.
  • Exceptional interviewing, storytelling, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Proficiency with LinkedIn Recruiter, ATS platforms, and AI-enhanced recruiting tools (e.g., ChatGPT, automation assistants).
  • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to synthesize insights into executive-ready updates.
  • Professional maturity, sound judgment, and a polished demeanor.

Nice to Have Skills:

  • Experience in a global company or retained/executive search firm.
  • Familiarity with AI and automation technologies beyond core recruiting tools.
  • Track record of promoting diversity and inclusion in hiring practices.

Preferred Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Human Resources, Business, or related field.
  • Extensive executive recruiting experience within fast-paced, high-growth environments.

Other Requirements:

  • This position is fully remote and W2 only.
  • Willingness to leverage advanced recruiting tools and maintain high standards of confidentiality and professionalism.
  • No travel required.

Join us in transforming leadership talent acquisition—where strategic vision meets innovative talent solutions.

DeWinter Group and Maris Consulting  is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We post pay scales which are based on our client pay ranges. DeWinter, Maris, and our clients have the right to modify the requirements of the role which can impact the pay ranges posted.

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