Principal Executive Recruiter

📋 Description

• Take ownership of the Executive Search Function.

• Oversee full-cycle executive searches for VP, SVP, and proactive roles on a global scale, from initial intake to offer closure and onboarding transition.

• Act as the main point of contact and strategic consultant to C-suite hiring managers throughout the search process.

• Create and implement tailored search strategies for each position, which includes market mapping, target company identification, outreach sequences, and candidate positioning.

• Handle a select portfolio of concurrent confidential searches while maintaining strict discretion and adherence to timelines.

• Establish trusted relationships with the CPO, CFO, CTPO, General Counsel, and other functional leaders to thoroughly comprehend their organizational needs and long-term talent vision.

• Present candidate slates, market benchmarks, and competitive intelligence in polished, executive-ready formats.

• Provide advice to stakeholders on organizational design, leveling, and talent availability when developing headcount plans rather than merely filling roles.

• Influence offer strategies, compensation structures, and negotiation approaches for vital executive hires.

• Maintain an up-to-date talent map of executive-level professionals across key functions and regions, including competitors, related industries, and passive candidates with whom you have established long-term relationships.

• Foster a proprietary network of executives who perceive ServiceTitan as a preferred employer, even prior to job openings.

• Create and present regular reports on the executive talent market, covering compensation trends, supply and demand dynamics, and competitor activities.

• Monitor and report on executive search metrics such as time-to-fill, offer acceptance rates, slate diversity, and sources of hire to the Head of TA and People leadership.

• Collaborate with Total Rewards and Finance on executive-level compensation benchmarking and equity modeling for offer scenarios.

• Serve as a brand ambassador for high-caliber executive talent, ensuring a world-class candidate experience that embodies ServiceTitan's culture and aspirations.

• Work alongside Communications and Marketing to craft executive employer branding narratives for targeted markets.

• Represent ServiceTitan at executive-level industry events, forums, and networks to enhance brand credibility among senior leaders.

⛳️ Requirements

• 10+ years of experience, with a minimum of 5 years successfully placing VP+ level leaders in high-growth technology companies, whether in-house, at a retained search firm, or both.

• Proven capability to manage confidential, complex searches while exercising senior-level discretion and effective stakeholder management.

• Expert-level proficiency in executive sourcing strategies, including direct outreach, network mapping, research methodologies, and tools such as LinkedIn Recruiter/Gem.

• Experience providing counsel to C-suite stakeholders as a trusted thought partner, rather than just a transactional recruiter.

• In-depth knowledge of executive compensation structures, encompassing equity programs and long-term incentive designs at both growth-stage and pre/post-IPO companies.

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling outreach, deliver concise executive presentations, and discern when to speak and when to listen.

• Strong understanding of executive search metrics and the ability to leverage data for decision-making and reporting to leadership.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible time off with numerous opportunities for learning and development to further your career.

• Comprehensive onboarding program, leadership training for Titans at every level, and additional programs and events.

• Recognition for great work through Bonusly, peer-nominated awards, and other initiatives.

• Company-sponsored medical, dental, and vision insurance (with 100% employer-paid options and 90% coverage for dependents), FSA and HSA, 401k match, and telehealth options including memberships to One Medical.

• Parental leave and support, up to $20k in fertility services (e.g., IUI and IVF), surrogacy and adoption reimbursement, on-demand maternity support via Maven Maternity, free breast milk shipping through Maven Milk, pet insurance, legal advisory services, financial planning tools, and more.