Job No:
538511 Work Type:
Full Time Location:
Main Campus (Gainesville, FL) Categories:
Human Resources Department:
62010301 - HR-TALENT ACQSTN & ONBOARDING
Overview Classification Title:
Executive Recruiter
Classification Minimum Requirements:
A bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization and four years of appropriate experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Responsibilities
The Executive Recruiter partners with high-level stakeholders to define hiring needs, source, recruit and evaluate top talent for senior-level and mission-critical positions across the organization. This role manages high-impact searches, influence hiring outcomes, and ensure a positive candidate experience reflective of the organization's leadership standards.
Executive-Level Recruitment & Strategy: Consults with departments to understand talent needs and ideal candidate profiles; lead comprehensive candidate evaluation efforts, including in-depth review of application materials and strategic exploratory interviews, advancing top-tier talent for hiring authority and executive stakeholder consideration; represent the organization at executive networking forums, industry events, career summits, and community engagement initiatives to proactively build and sustain high-quality talent pipelines; conduct rigorous pre-screening and assessment of candidates' professional experience, leadership competencies, education, and cultural alignment to determine overall suitability and long-term organizational alignment.
Candidate Assessment & Selection
Govern recruiting documentation and end-to-end workflows to ensure compliance requirements, process integrity, audit readiness, and continuous improvement of recruiting operations.
Orchestrate complex interview processes, including scheduling and coordinating multi-stakeholder interview panels, advising interviewers, and synthesizing structured feedback to inform hiring decisions.
Offer Development & Hiring Lifecycle
Support departments in managing the offer process end-to-end, including preparation, extension, negotiation, and communication of employment offer in alignment with organizational strategy and market conditions.
Serve as a trusted advisor to candidates by clearly communicating role scope, executive expectations, total rewards, benefits, and long-term career pathways aligned with organizational strategy.
Analyze recruiting metrics and labor market data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, informing continuous improvement and strategic talent acquisition decisions.
Leadership & Advisory Support
Handles complex recruiting issues and exercises sound judgment, escalating only matters of significant risk or strategic importance to senior leadership.
Provides strategic coaching, mentorship, and advisory support to recruitment staff, strengthening capability, consistency, and performance across the function.
Serves as a lead recruiter and operational leader for assigned search engagements, with responsibility for oversight, coordination, and execution of search activity and initiatives.
Lead or contribute to small- to mid-scale recruiting consulting initiatives, providing subject-matter expertise, process optimization, and stakeholder advisory support.
Expected Salary Expected Salary:
$92,200 - $100,000; Commensurate with education and experience
Required Qualifications Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area and four years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred Qualifications
SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP), SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP), HRCI Professional in Human Resources (PHR), or HRCI Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) preferred.
Proven ability to partner with hiring managers as a talent advisor.
Experience translating departmental needs into clear candidate profiles and sourcing strategies.
Ability to support or lead small to mid-scale recruiting projects (process improvement, pipeline building, or targeted hiring initiatives).
Experience using recruiting metrics (time-to-fill, source effectiveness, applicant flow).
Ability to provide career guidance to internal employees and collaborate with HR partners on talent development.
Understanding of workforce planning and future-ready skill development.
Ability to represent the organization professionally to candidates, faculty, staff, and external partners while enhancing the institution's reputation with both candidates and internal stakeholders.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
Special Instructions To Applicants In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume. Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
Health Assessment Health Assessment Required:
No
Applications Close:
10 February 2026
To Apply To apply, visit https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/538511
Our Commitment:
The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the U.S. The University of Florida is a public institution and is subject to all requirements under Florida Sunshine and Public Record laws. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF.
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538511 Work Type:
Full Time Location:
Main Campus (Gainesville, FL) Categories:
Human Resources Department:
62010301 - HR-TALENT ACQSTN & ONBOARDING
Overview Classification Title:
Executive Recruiter
Classification Minimum Requirements:
A bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization and four years of appropriate experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Responsibilities
The Executive Recruiter partners with high-level stakeholders to define hiring needs, source, recruit and evaluate top talent for senior-level and mission-critical positions across the organization. This role manages high-impact searches, influence hiring outcomes, and ensure a positive candidate experience reflective of the organization's leadership standards.
Executive-Level Recruitment & Strategy: Consults with departments to understand talent needs and ideal candidate profiles; lead comprehensive candidate evaluation efforts, including in-depth review of application materials and strategic exploratory interviews, advancing top-tier talent for hiring authority and executive stakeholder consideration; represent the organization at executive networking forums, industry events, career summits, and community engagement initiatives to proactively build and sustain high-quality talent pipelines; conduct rigorous pre-screening and assessment of candidates' professional experience, leadership competencies, education, and cultural alignment to determine overall suitability and long-term organizational alignment.
Candidate Assessment & Selection
Govern recruiting documentation and end-to-end workflows to ensure compliance requirements, process integrity, audit readiness, and continuous improvement of recruiting operations.
Orchestrate complex interview processes, including scheduling and coordinating multi-stakeholder interview panels, advising interviewers, and synthesizing structured feedback to inform hiring decisions.
Offer Development & Hiring Lifecycle
Support departments in managing the offer process end-to-end, including preparation, extension, negotiation, and communication of employment offer in alignment with organizational strategy and market conditions.
Serve as a trusted advisor to candidates by clearly communicating role scope, executive expectations, total rewards, benefits, and long-term career pathways aligned with organizational strategy.
Analyze recruiting metrics and labor market data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, informing continuous improvement and strategic talent acquisition decisions.
Leadership & Advisory Support
Handles complex recruiting issues and exercises sound judgment, escalating only matters of significant risk or strategic importance to senior leadership.
Provides strategic coaching, mentorship, and advisory support to recruitment staff, strengthening capability, consistency, and performance across the function.
Serves as a lead recruiter and operational leader for assigned search engagements, with responsibility for oversight, coordination, and execution of search activity and initiatives.
Lead or contribute to small- to mid-scale recruiting consulting initiatives, providing subject-matter expertise, process optimization, and stakeholder advisory support.
Expected Salary Expected Salary:
$92,200 - $100,000; Commensurate with education and experience
Required Qualifications Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area and four years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred Qualifications
SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP), SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP), HRCI Professional in Human Resources (PHR), or HRCI Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) preferred.
Proven ability to partner with hiring managers as a talent advisor.
Experience translating departmental needs into clear candidate profiles and sourcing strategies.
Ability to support or lead small to mid-scale recruiting projects (process improvement, pipeline building, or targeted hiring initiatives).
Experience using recruiting metrics (time-to-fill, source effectiveness, applicant flow).
Ability to provide career guidance to internal employees and collaborate with HR partners on talent development.
Understanding of workforce planning and future-ready skill development.
Ability to represent the organization professionally to candidates, faculty, staff, and external partners while enhancing the institution's reputation with both candidates and internal stakeholders.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
Special Instructions To Applicants In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume. Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
Health Assessment Health Assessment Required:
No
Applications Close:
10 February 2026
To Apply To apply, visit https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/538511
Our Commitment:
The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the U.S. The University of Florida is a public institution and is subject to all requirements under Florida Sunshine and Public Record laws. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF.
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