Principal Executive Recruiter
Responsibilities
Drive search velocity and outcomes
Lead full-lifecycle executive searches with a bias toward speed, quality, and diverse slates
Leverage AI tools and modern sourcing technology to accelerate pipeline development, reduce time-to-slate, and drive outsized results
Build and execute proactive sourcing strategies across disciplines — reaching talent before the need is urgent
Operate as a strategic talent advisor
Partner with senior leaders and hiring managers to deeply understand business strategy, organizational design, and the leadership talent required to execute
Bring informed market intelligence — on competitor moves, talent availability, and compensation trends — that shapes how searches are scoped and run
Coach hiring managers on assessment, structured interviewing, and the long-term engagement of passive talent
Assess and close with precision
Apply rigorous, evidence-based assessment approaches to evaluate executive candidates across leadership competencies, functional expertise, and culture fit
Lead offer negotiations with confidence — structuring deals that are competitive, equitable, and aligned to Intuit's total rewards philosophy
Create candidate experiences that reflect the caliber of company and role we're representing
Elevate the team
Contribute to operational excellence through ownership of team-level strategic projects
Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion at every stage of the search process
Serve as a mentor and thought partner to peers across the broader talent acquisition organization
Qualifications
10+ years of recruiting experience with significant depth in executive search — agency, in-house, or both
A track record of hiring exceptional, diverse leaders at the Director-level and above
Deep knowledge of the external talent landscape — who the key players are, where they sit, and what it takes to move them
Demonstrated ability to influence senior executives and business leaders through credibility, market insight, and clear thinking
Hands-on experience using AI tools and recruiting technology to accelerate search timelines and improve outcomes
Strong assessment instincts — you know what great looks like and can articulate why
High business acumen and communication skills sharp enough to hold both a room of senior leaders and a skeptical candidate
Experience in SaaS or high-growth technology environments strongly preferred