Senior Lead Recruiter

Grey Search + Strategy is a boutique executive recruiting and consulting firm partnering with growth-oriented companies to deliver exceptional talent—without the revolving door. We invest more time, bring deeper insight, and operate as true partners to our clients, not transactional vendors. We blend passion with professionalism, intelligence with integrity, and focus with fun.

We’re looking for a Senior Recruiting Partner to lead complex searches, deepen client relationships, and raise the bar for how recruiting should feel—for clients, candidates, and teammates alike. This is a high-impact, hands-on role for someone who thinks strategically, executes exceptionally, and takes pride in delivering uncommonly strong matches.

• Own full-cycle mid to senior-level searches from intake through close, managing 8–10 searches at any given time
• Partner closely with client leaders, hiring managers, and HR teams to deeply understand business needs and design a tailored search strategy for each role
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients—providing market insight, talent perspectives, and guidance throughout the hiring process
• Define and execute creative, research-driven sourcing strategies using Linked In, outbound outreach, referrals, and other advanced tools
• Conduct high-quality, behavioral-based interviews and influence hiring decisions through thoughtful assessment and clear communication
• Deliver a seamless, high-touch experience for candidates and clients through responsiveness, professionalism, and integrity
• Collaborate with and mentor Associate Recruiters—providing direction, coaching, and day-to-day support as needed
• Contribute to the firm’s strategic direction by sharing insights, ideas, and process improvements internally
• Identify business development opportunities and help strengthen relationships with existing and prospective clients
• Lead business reviews with senior client stakeholders, sharing trends, risks, and talent intelligence
• Represent Grey Search + Strategy as a brand ambassador through client interactions, networking, and external engagement
• Travel as needed to support client relationships and searches

• Strong alignment with our core values: grit, compassion, excellence, unity, fun, and authenticity—demonstrated through how you work, not just what you say
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience
• 5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, ideally in executive search or high-touch professional recruiting
• Deep knowledge of sourcing strategies, online recruiting tools, and social media channels
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and complex searches without things slipping through the cracks
• Strong business acumen with the ability to understand client strategy and connect talent decisions to outcomes
• Exceptional relationship-building skills—clients, candidates, and teammates trust you
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail, follow-through, and project management skills
• Strategic thinker with a creative, curious approach to problem-solving
• Self-directed, agile, and comfortable adapting as priorities evolve
• Track record of identifying opportunities and driving improvements that elevate recruiting results
• Ability to lead with confidence while staying humble, collaborative, and grounded

• High-impact role with meaningful ownership of client relationships and search outcomes
• Small, dedicated team where your voice, ideas, and execution truly matter
• A firm that values excellence and enjoys the work along the way
• Opportunity to grow with a firm that’s intentional, values-driven, and building something special
• Work that’s challenging, fulfilling, and rooted in long-term partnerships—not volume recruiting

• Clients view you as a trusted advisor, not just a recruiter
• Searches are run thoughtfully, efficiently, and with exceptional communication
• Candidates consistently report a positive, respectful experience
• Internal team members feel supported, coached, and elevated by your partnership
• You proactively bring forward ideas, insights, and improvements to strengthen how we operate
• You raise the standard for quality, professionalism, and impact across the firm