Principal Executive Recruiter

Job Title: Principal Executive Recruiter III Job Description The Recruiter III leads full-cycle recruitment activities with a strong focus on upper manager and leadership hiring. This role recruits, interviews, checks references, extends offers, and conducts orientation for new employees, while also managing exit interviews and processing changes in employee status. The position relies on extensive experience and sound judgment to plan and accomplish hiring goals, often leading and directing the work of others. The Recruiter III uses a wide degree of creativity and latitude in developing sourcing strategies and typically reports to the head of a unit or department. Responsibilities

- Lead end-to-end recruitment processes for upper manager and leadership roles, ensuring a high-quality candidate experience.
- Conduct intake calls with hiring stakeholders to clarify role requirements, success profiles, and hiring timelines.
- Source and attract top executive and leadership talent using a variety of methods, including direct sourcing, passive candidate outreach, and networking.
- Screen and interview candidates to assess skills, experience, cultural fit, and leadership potential.
- Check references and verify candidate credentials to support informed hiring decisions.
- Develop and present competitive offer recommendations, and manage the offer and acceptance process.
- Conduct orientation activities for new hires to support a smooth onboarding experience.
- Perform exit interviews and accurately process changes in employee status, ensuring proper documentation and compliance.
- Utilize applicant tracking systems (ATS) and recruitment tools to manage requisitions, track candidates, and maintain accurate records.
- Partner with leadership and talent acquisition teams to support strategic hiring needs across operations and related functions.
- Apply extensive experience and judgment to plan recruitment strategies, solve complex hiring challenges, and meet organizational staffing goals.
- Lead and direct the work of other recruiting team members when needed, providing guidance and support on best practices.
- Stay familiar with a variety of recruitment concepts, practices, and procedures, and apply them to improve talent acquisition outcomes.
- Perform a variety of recruitment-related tasks and adapt to changing priorities while maintaining high standards of service.

Essential Skills

- At least 8 years of experience in recruiting or a closely related talent acquisition role.
- Demonstrated expertise in upper manager and leadership recruiting, including executive-level sourcing and selection.
- Strong skills in sourcing and passive candidate outreach, with the ability to identify and engage high-caliber talent.
- Proficiency in talent acquisition processes, including screening, interviewing, reference checking, and offer management.
- Experience using applicant tracking systems (ATS) and recruitment technologies to manage and track candidates.
- Ability to rely on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish recruitment goals.
- Capability to perform a variety of recruitment tasks and manage multiple requisitions simultaneously.
- Experience leading or directing the work of others within a recruiting or talent acquisition team.
- Familiarity with a broad range of recruitment concepts, practices, and procedures.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with candidates and hiring stakeholders.
- Bachelors degree, which may be required for this role.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

- Experience supporting leadership hiring in large, complex operational environments.
- Experience in talent acquisition for operations, maintenance, or similar organizational functions.
- Ability to conduct effective intake calls to clarify role expectations and align on hiring strategies.
- Demonstrated creativity in developing sourcing strategies and attracting passive candidates.
- Comfort working with a wide degree of autonomy and latitude in decision-making.
- Ability to adapt to evolving hiring needs and organizational priorities.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in managing candidate information and documentation.

Work Environment The Recruiter III works in a professional office or hybrid environment focused on talent acquisition and leadership hiring. The role uses applicant tracking systems and related recruitment tools on a daily basis, and requires frequent collaboration with hiring leaders and HR partners across operations and related departments. Work typically follows standard business hours, with flexibility to adjust based on candidate availability and leadership scheduling needs. The environment emphasizes professional communication, confidentiality, and a high level of responsiveness to both candidates and internal stakeholders, with an expectation of polished, professional attire in business settings.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Seattle, WA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $57.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Seattle,WA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 9, 2026.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.