Senior Recruiter – Executive, Strategic Hiring

Wonder

. Run a focused portfolio of senior and executive searches from intake to signed offer .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $134,000 - $149,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in full-cycle recruiting for senior and executive roles, with a strong focus on building relationships with C-suite leaders and managing complex negotiations. Proficient in sourcing passive talent and delivering a high-quality candidate experience while utilizing tools like Workday and LinkedIn Recruiter.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Full-Cycle Recruiting ExperienceExecutive Search ExpertiseC-Suite PartnershipNegotiation SkillsMarket Mapping

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Hard Skills

Full-Cycle RecruitingExecutive SearchCandidate AssessmentNegotiationMarket MappingSourcing Passive TalentInterview Process DesignData ManagementTalent AdvisoryStakeholder Relationship Management

Soft Skills

Strong Executive PresencePolished CommunicationArticulate AdvisingDiscretionCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

WorkdayLinkedIn Recruiter

Industry Keywords

High-Growth ConsumerFood IndustryDelivery ServicesMarketplaceTechnology CompaniesLegal Leadership HiringFinance Leadership Hiring

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Run a focused portfolio of senior and executive searches from intake to signed offer
Source and engage passive talent through target lists, market mapping, and persistent outreach
Lead candidate conversations with discretion and care
Prepare leaders and interview panels, run debriefs, and drive timely hiring decisions
Provide leaders with updates on pipeline, market feedback, risks, and next steps
Partner directly with C-suite and senior leaders to define roles, profiles, and success criteria
Design and manage structured interview processes
Assess candidates on leadership, collaboration, and alignment with Wonder's values, mission, and goals
Manage senior-level offers and negotiations, including equity, with Compensation and People partners
Maintain accurate candidate data and search status in Workday
Take ownership of priority searches, review pipelines, re-engage candidates, and reset search strategy
Build executive stakeholder relationships and deliver qualified slates
Close senior hires and establish a repeatable executive search playbook
Advise leadership on talent, compensation, market conditions, and search approach
Deliver a white-glove candidate experience
Fill hard-to-fill roles across business and business-technology functions
Share market insight with the Talent Acquisitions team

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree preferred (nice to have, not required)
8+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, including 4+ years focused on Director, VP, and C-suite hiring
Proven track record partnering directly with C-suite and senior executive leaders as a trusted advisor
Experience closing senior searches across both business and business-technology functions
Strong executive presence: polished, articulate, and confident advising and pushing back on senior leaders
Strong sourcing and market-mapping skills, with a record of engaging and closing passive senior talent
Experience managing executive offers and negotiations, including equity, with discretion
Proficiency with an enterprise ATS (Workday preferred) and LinkedIn Recruiter
Experience in high-growth consumer, food, delivery, marketplace, or technology companies is an advantage
Experience hiring legal leaders or senior finance and accounting leaders is an advantage
A mix of retained executive search firm and in-house experience is an advantage
Wonder does not sponsor applicants for employment visa status for this role

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equity
401(k)
Choice of medical, dental, and vision plans
Company paid short and long term disability coverage
Paid time off including flexible time off for exempt employees
Paid vacation for non-exempt employees
Paid sick leave in compliance with applicable law
Paid parental leave
Discounted meals
Exclusive perks across the Wonder family of brands
Accommodation during the interview process if needed