Talent Acquisition Consultant

As an Executive Sourcer at Guardian, you will play a critical role in identifying, engaging, and cultivating top-tier executive talent across the enterprise. Reporting to the Lead Executive Recruiter, you will partner closely to execute strategic sourcing initiatives for VP-level and above roles, delivering market insights and building robust pipelines that fuel Guardian’s leadership growth.

Must Have

• Partner with the Lead Executive Recruiter to execute sourcing strategies for executive-level searches
• Build and maintain pipelines of qualified executive candidates through direct sourcing, networking, and research
• Deliver market mapping, talent intelligence, and competitive insights to inform search strategy
• Engage and nurture relationships with passive candidates, ensuring a high-touch experience
• Collaborate with HR Business Partners and business leaders to understand role requirements and ideal candidate profiles
• Track and report on sourcing metrics, pipeline health, and candidate engagement
• Support continuous improvement efforts to elevate Guardian’s executive recruiting capabilities

Good to Have

• A proactive and resourceful talent hunter with a passion for executive search
• A skilled researcher and communicator who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• A strategic thinker who understands the nuances of engaging senior-level passive talent

Perks & Benefits

• Support and flexibility to achieve professional and personal goals
• Skill-building opportunities
• Leadership development opportunities
• Philanthropic opportunities
• Opportunities to build communities
• Contemporary, supportive, flexible, and inclusive benefits and resources

As an Executive Sourcer at Guardian, you will play a critical role in identifying, engaging, and cultivating top-tier executive talent across the enterprise. Reporting to the Lead Executive Recruiter, you will partner closely to execute strategic sourcing initiatives for VP-level and above roles, delivering market insights and building robust pipelines that fuel Guardian’s leadership growth.

You Are:

• A proactive and resourceful talent hunter with a passion for executive search
• A skilled researcher and communicator who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• A strategic thinker who understands the nuances of engaging senior-level passive talent

You Will:

• Partner with the Lead Executive Recruiter to execute sourcing strategies for executive-level searches
• Build and maintain pipelines of qualified executive candidates through direct sourcing, networking, and research
• Deliver market mapping, talent intelligence, and competitive insights to inform search strategy
• Engage and nurture relationships with passive candidates, ensuring a high-touch experience
• Collaborate with HR Business Partners and business leaders to understand role requirements and ideal candidate profiles
• Track and report on sourcing metrics, pipeline health, and candidate engagement
• Support continuous improvement efforts to elevate Guardian’s executive recruiting capabilities

You Have:

• 8+ years’ experience sourcing executive-level talent, either in-house or at a search firm
• Strong research skills and familiarity with tools like LinkedIn Recruiter, CRM/ATS platforms, and market intelligence resources
• Ability to assess executive talent and align candidate profiles with business needs
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• A collaborative mindset and eagerness to contribute to a high-performing team
• Discretion and professionalism in handling confidential information

Location & Work Environment:

This role is hybrid, with three days per week in our Hudson Yards or Stamford offices. In-person collaboration is essential to building trusted relationships and driving strategic alignment across the organization.