Executive Recruiter

WebMD

. Partner directly with the CEO, senior executives and business leaders to understand organizational needs and define executive talent requirements .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeEl Segundo • California • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in executive recruiting with a focus on VP-level and senior leadership talent, utilizing advanced sourcing, networking, and talent-mapping skills to build effective search strategies. Strong ability to engage passive candidates and provide a professional candidate experience while managing multiple searches in a dynamic environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Executive Recruiting ExperienceAdvanced Sourcing SkillsTalent Mapping ExpertiseStrong Communication SkillsRelationship Building

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Hard Skills

Executive SearchMarket MappingCompetitive ResearchCandidate AssessmentSearch Strategy Development

Soft Skills

ProfessionalismJudgmentIntellectual CuriosityResourcefulnessAdaptability

Industry Keywords

VP-Level TalentSenior LeadershipPassive CandidatesIn-House RecruitingRetained Executive Search

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner directly with the CEO, senior executives and business leaders to understand organizational needs and define executive talent requirements
Lead full-cycle searches focused primarily on VP-level and above talent
Translate loosely defined business needs into actionable search strategies and target profiles
Conduct market mapping and competitive research to identify where the best talent sits
Proactively identify, source and engage senior executives, including passive candidates
Build relationships and pipelines of executive talent for current and future leadership needs
Assess candidates for leadership capability, functional expertise, track record, business impact and organizational fit
Provide senior leadership with insight into the external talent market, competitive landscape and talent availability
Manage executive candidates from initial outreach and assessment through interviews, offer and close
Deliver a professional, responsive and confidential candidate experience
Manage multiple executive searches simultaneously as priorities and business needs evolve

Requirements

What you’ll need

Significant experience recruiting VP-level, executive and senior leadership talent
Background in in-house executive recruiting, retained executive search, or a combination of both
Demonstrated success identifying and engaging difficult-to-reach passive executive talent
Advanced sourcing, networking, research and talent-mapping skills
Ability to build a search strategy without a traditional job description or obvious candidate profile
Strong executive presence and ability to work credibly and effectively with CEOs and senior business leaders
Intellectual curiosity and ability to quickly understand unfamiliar businesses, industries and functions
Comfort moving between different searches and talent markets
Resourceful, entrepreneurial approach and willingness to dig deeply to find the right candidate
Excellent judgment, professionalism and discretion when handling confidential searches
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
Ability to operate independently in a fast-moving, evolving environment where priorities can change quickly
Candidates should be based in the greater Los Angeles area
Availability to come into the Los Angeles office periodically as needed

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full-time role or contract engagement structure
Remote work option
Periodic access to the Los Angeles office as needed