Executive Recruiter

$105,596 - $140,119/Yr

Vail Resorts - New York, NY

Full-time - Senior

Remote - New York, NY

Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries

About the position

The Senior Manager - Senior Leader Recruitment is responsible for leading strategic recruitment efforts for key positions across the company, particularly for senior leadership roles. This role involves close collaboration with C-suite executives and Business HR partners to understand leadership hiring needs, engage with the external job market, and build a pipeline of top candidates. The Senior Manager will also work to improve recruiter capabilities and enhance the overall talent acquisition process.

Responsibilities

• Execute end-to-end recruitment efforts for experienced senior leadership and high impact roles across all functions.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to review, analyze, and clarify job specifications, competencies, and skills required.
• Educate and guide hiring managers on standard practices in assessment, selection, and planning techniques.
• Proactively set up a communication cadence with stakeholders.
• Partner with the Executive Committee and Senior Leadership Teams to facilitate candidate discussions.
• Ensure a high-quality experience for both candidates and hiring managers throughout the hiring process.
• Source candidates through various channels including networking, referrals, and online platforms.
• Build and manage long-term talent pipelines for critical senior leadership roles.
• Serve as a trusted subject matter expert for hiring managers in a full lifecycle recruiting environment.
• Build and maintain a deep understanding of each business function's priorities and optimal candidate profiles.
• Identify and implement process improvements in recruitment with the Director of Talent Supply.
• Lead coaching sessions with recruiters to improve sourcing and stakeholder management.
• Support strategic talent acquisition initiatives in collaboration with HR and Centers of Excellence.

Requirements

• 10+ years of professional full-lifecycle recruitment experience in a matrixed organization, focusing on senior leadership roles.
• Previous experience partnering with Executive Committee and Senior Leadership Team hiring managers is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of recruiting best practices, including structured hiring processes and candidate evaluation.
• Ability to understand the dynamics of business functions and organizational needs.
• A continuous improvement mindset with a demonstrated ability to identify areas for enhancement in recruitment processes.
• Proven ability to build and manage relationships with hiring managers and senior leaders.
• Strong sourcing capabilities across multiple channels, including internet platforms and networking.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, focusing on creating a seamless experience for candidates and hiring managers.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and experience with Applicant Tracking Systems.
• Strong oral and written communication and influencing skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a hybrid work environment.
• Familiarity with the ski and mountain resort industry.

Benefits

• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Dental insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Ski/Mountain perks including free passes and discounts on lodging and food.