Lead Recruiter – Executive

Ramp

. Own full-cycle recruiting for Director-level and above roles across G&A and business functions, from intake and market mapping through offer and close .

Posted 10/19/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $180,000 - $250,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in full-cycle recruiting for senior-level roles, with a strong ability to build proactive pipelines and assess leadership effectiveness. Exhibits high ownership and adaptability in managing complex searches while maintaining candidate experience and stakeholder communication.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Full-Cycle Recruiting ExperienceLeadership AssessmentStakeholder CommunicationPipeline DevelopmentExecutive Search Experience

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Hard Skills

Full-Cycle RecruitingLeadership Effectiveness EvaluationMarket ResearchCandidate SourcingInterview Architecture ImprovementData-Driven Decision MakingSearch Strategy DevelopmentClosing SkillsConfidential Search ManagementComplex Senior-Level Searches

Soft Skills

Strong JudgmentClear CommunicationInfluencing Hiring DecisionsComfort with AmbiguityContext-Switching Ability

Tools & Technologies

AI-Enabled Recruiting Workflows

Industry Keywords

G&A FunctionsBusiness FunctionsC-Suite CollaborationExecutive RecruitingTalent Acquisition

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own full-cycle recruiting for Director-level and above roles across G&A and business functions, from intake and market mapping through offer and close
Develop fluency in supported functions and identify signals distinguishing exceptional leaders beyond title, company, and tenure
Build proactive pipelines through market research, targeted sourcing, referrals, and engagement with passive candidates
Independently build momentum on confidential searches without broad outreach or an existing pipeline
Develop assessment approaches evaluating leadership effectiveness, functional expertise, and ability to operate at Ramp’s pace and scale
Move across functions, evolving role definitions, and competing priorities while maintaining a high bar for talent, execution, and candidate experience
Exercise discretion in sensitive searches and manage candidate information and stakeholder communication

Requirements

What you’ll need

6+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience
Track record of independently leading complex senior-level searches from initial scoping through accepted offer
Ability to advise senior leaders, challenge requirements, and influence hiring decisions through clear communication, market insight, and data
Ability to build fluency in unfamiliar functions and context-switch across different searches
Strong judgment as priorities and scope change
High level of ownership and comfort with ambiguity
Ability to turn an open-ended business need into an actionable search and build a pipeline from scratch
Strong closing skills, including experience navigating competing offers, senior candidates, and sensitive searches
Prior experience in executive search or dedicated leadership recruiting role (nice-to-have)
Experience partnering directly with CEOs or other C-suite leaders (nice-to-have)
Experience improving interview architecture, scorecards, market maps, or recruiting processes (nice-to-have)
Experience developing AI-enabled recruiting workflows adopted beyond individual searches (nice-to-have)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible PTO
Centralized home-office equipment ordering
Health and wellness stipend
Budget for intra-office travel
Weekly coffee stipend
100% medical, dental & vision insurance coverage for you, with partial coverage for dependents
One Medical annual membership
401(k), including employer match on contributions made while employed by Ramp
Fertility HRA (up to $10,000 per year)
Parental leave: up to 16 weeks (birthing + bonding) or 8 weeks (bonding only) at 100% pay
Pet insurance
In-office perks: lunch, snacks, drinks, and more
Relocation expense coverage to NYC or SF (if needed)
Group medical, dental, and vision coverage through Sun Life
Life, AD&D, and disability coverage
Fertility drug coverage (up to $4,000 lifetime)
Group Retirement Plan with employer match (RRSP + DPSP)
Employee Assistance Program and virtual care through Lumino Health
Private medical insurance through Freedom Elite
Virtual GP and at-home care via eMed x Livi
Workplace pension through Penfold, with salary sacrifice option