Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. BECU is a purpose-driven financial institution serving its members and communities. The Executive Recruiter will shape the organization’s leadership pipeline by partnering with executive leaders, conducting market intelligence and talent research, managing executive searches, assessing candidates, and supporting hiring through onboarding.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with executive hiring leaders to gain a deep understanding of their strategic goals, business priorities, financial objectives, and leadership hiring needs
- Design and execute targeted research and talent mapping strategies that provide meaningful insights into external talent markets and executive hiring trends
- Research competitors, market data, employment trends, and executive movement across organizations to identify opportunities, inform talent strategies, and develop executive recruiting leads
- Serve as a trusted advisor to multiple business units by providing guidance, consultation, and support for executive-level recruiting initiatives
- Create and implement sustainable, long-term recruiting strategies that strengthen executive talent pipelines, optimize sourcing channels, establish strategic partnerships, and support best-in-class recruiting practices. Partner closely with the Executive Sourcer to identify, engage, and cultivate executive talent, ensuring robust and diverse leadership candidate pipelines
- Act as the subject matter expert for executive recruiting processes and practices. Continuously evaluate emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices to recommend enhancements that elevate executive hiring outcomes at BECU
- Lead and drive Talent Acquisition initiatives and projects that create meaningful impact across the organization and support broader business objectives
- Evaluate executive candidates to ensure alignment with role requirements, leadership competencies, organizational needs, and cultural fit
- Partner closely with hiring leaders and candidates throughout the hiring journey, supporting transitions, pre-employment activities, and successful onboarding experiences
- Support the Talent Acquisition team and organization through additional responsibilities and special projects as assigned
Skills
- To join our dynamic team in this role, we require candidates to be residents of WA, OR, ID, CA, AZ, TX, NC, SC, GA, or VA
- Bachelor's degree in business, communications or Human Resources, or equivalent work experience
- Minimum 10 years of recruiting experience
- Minimum 2 years of experience primarily recruiting at the senior leadership (director and above) level
- Demonstrated ability to plan, source, recruit and support selection of top talent at the director, vice president and senior vice president levels
- Proficiency in using applicant tracking systems (ATS), recruiting software and candidate databases
- Demonstrated ability to work with a high sense of urgency coupled with the ability to remain flexible within a highly dynamic environment and still deliver on deadlines
- Deep understanding and experience with recruitment processes and selection methods
- Demonstrated client focus along with relationship building skills
- Effective negotiation, influencing and communication skills
Benefits
- 401(k) Company Match (up to 3%)
- 4% annual contribution to your 401(k) by BECU
- Medical, Dental and Vision (family contributions as well)
- PTO Program + Exchange Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- BECU Cares volunteer time off + donation match
- Compensation incentives are available for the hired applicant. Incentives are performance based and targets vary by role.
- Candidates located in Washington state and within a reasonable driving distance to the Tukwila Headquarters are encouraged to come into the office on Tuesdays and Wednesdays each week; candidates outside the commutable distance to TFC and in approved remote work locations will work primarily remotely.
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