Recruiter, Executive

About The Company Heartland Dental is the nation's largest dental support organization, dedicated to empowering supported dental practices across the United States. With a presence in over 1,900 dental offices spanning 39 states and the District of Columbia, Heartland Dental provides comprehensive non-clinical administrative support, enabling dentists to focus on delivering exceptional patient care. Each supported office is tailored to its community's unique needs, with supported doctors maintaining clinical autonomy while benefiting from the organization's extensive resources. Heartland Dental's core mission revolves around delivering the highest quality dental care and creating positive experiences for patients and communities alike. As a forward-thinking organization, Heartland Dental values innovation, collaboration, and the development of its people, fostering a dynamic environment for growth and professional excellence. About The Role As an Executive Recruiter within the Talent Acquisition team, you will play a pivotal role in leading strategic hiring initiatives for senior-level corporate and operational positions across the organization. Acting as a trusted advisor to executive leadership and hiring managers, your primary responsibility will be to develop and execute comprehensive recruitment strategies that align with organizational goals. You will manage a high-volume portfolio of leadership searches, including roles at the Sr. Manager through Sr. Director levels, as well as Regional Manager and Director of Operations positions. Your expertise in talent market insights, market mapping, and consultative search execution will be instrumental in building strong leadership pipelines, supporting critical hiring needs, and ensuring a seamless candidate experience. This remote position offers the flexibility to work from anywhere, with up to 10% travel for meetings, conferences, and business-related events. Collaboration with external search partners and internal stakeholders will be key to driving successful hiring outcomes and maintaining the organization's reputation as an employer of choice. Qualifications Minimum of 5 years of experience in recruiting, including at least 2 years of direct responsibility for senior leadership searches (Sr. Manager to Sr. Director level) Proven success managing end-to-end recruitment strategies for professional and executive talent Experience managing multiple concurrent searches in a fast-paced environment Ability to build trusted relationships with senior leaders and hiring stakeholders Experience partnering with external executive search firms and talent intelligence providers Strong proficiency with applicant tracking systems (iCIMS, Workday, or similar), Microsoft Office, and AI-enabled recruiting tools Excellent communication, organization, and responsiveness in a remote work setting Ability to travel up to 10% for business purposes Responsibilities Lead end-to-end recruitment strategies for senior-level corporate and operational positions, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives Manage a portfolio of 15–20 leadership and executive searches simultaneously, maintaining accurate ATS data and talent pipeline visibility Partner closely with executives, operations leaders, and stakeholders to understand business needs, succession plans, and talent requirements Serve as a strategic talent advisor by providing insights on talent availability, market dynamics, compensation trends, and organizational design Build and maintain robust leadership talent pipelines through proactive market mapping and relationship-driven engagement Evaluate leadership candidates through structured interviews, competency assessments, and alignment with organizational expectations Develop long-term relationships with high-potential candidates to support future talent needs Provide consultative guidance to hiring leaders regarding market conditions, candidate availability, and recruiting timelines Manage external search partners, providing recommendations on search execution strategies Ensure a high-quality candidate experience through professional and transparent communication Monitor recruitment progress, talent pipeline health, and market intelligence to inform hiring strategies Identify opportunities for process improvements, sourcing innovations, and operational efficiencies Benefits Competitive salary and performance-based incentives Flexible remote work environment Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans Retirement savings plans with company matching Generous paid time off and holiday leave Professional development and training opportunities Supportive and inclusive workplace culture Travel opportunities for conferences and meetings (up to 10%) Equal Opportunity Heartland Dental is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We promote a culture of inclusion and are dedicated to providing a workplace where everyone can thrive.