Executive Recruiter
Aston Carter, Nashville, TN, United States
Recruiter III – Executive Sourcer
Job Description
This role leads full life-cycle recruiting for executive operations leaders in delivery stations and warehouses, focusing on hard‑to‑fill, passive executive‑level talent. You will own the entire process from sourcing and outreach through interviews, offer negotiation, and onboarding, while partnering closely with business leaders to meet ambitious hiring goals. The position requires a seasoned recruiter who combines strong executive sourcing skills, a consultative approach, and a sales‑driven mindset to attract and close high‑caliber external candidates.
Responsibilities
Lead full life-cycle recruiting for operations roles in delivery stations and warehouses, from initial sourcing through offer acceptance and onboarding.
Develop and execute creative executive sourcing strategies to identify and engage passive candidates for L7 roles that operate at an L8‑level scope.
Proactively build and manage pipelines of Director‑level and similar leaders, ensuring strong alignment with role requirements and business needs.
Conduct thorough recruiter phone screens to assess experience, leadership capabilities, and fit for high‑impact operations roles.
Partner closely with hiring leaders to understand role scope, site size, and title variations (such as Operations Manager or Site Manager) and translate these into targeted recruiting strategies.
Manage and coordinate all stages of the interview process, including scheduling and preparing candidates and interviewers for recruiter and business phone screens.
Drive a compelling and transparent candidate experience by clearly communicating role expectations, scope, and growth potential, including operating at the next level within 12–15 months.
Own offer strategy and negotiations, balancing candidate expectations with internal compensation guidelines and location constraints.
Maintain an 80–90% offer acceptance rate by effectively selling the role, location, and long‑term career trajectory to candidates.
Use sound judgment and extensive recruiting experience to plan and accomplish hiring goals with minimal supervision.
Track and manage candidate activity through applicant tracking systems (ATS), ensuring accurate documentation and timely follow‑up.
Meet and exceed key performance indicators, including weekly outreach targets, recruiter phone screens, business phone screens, and monthly offer goals.
Deliver approximately two high‑quality offers per month once fully ramped (around 45 days), with a strong emphasis on quality of hire over volume alone.
Demonstrate influence and persuasion skills when engaging high‑level candidates who may not be actively seeking new opportunities.
Collaborate with peers and stakeholders, and when needed, lead and direct the work of others involved in the recruiting process.
Conduct reference checks and support BG verification processes as needed to ensure high hiring standards.
Perform and support new hire orientation activities and process changes in employee status in coordination with HR partners.
Conduct exit interviews when appropriate and ensure feedback is captured and communicated to relevant stakeholders.
Apply a wide range of recruiting concepts, practices, and procedures, and adapt your approach creatively to meet evolving hiring demands.
Serve as a scrappy, resourceful go‑to partner for the business, proactively solving sourcing challenges and adjusting strategies as market conditions change.
Essential Skills
Extensive experience in talent acquisition and recruiting, including full life‑cycle recruiting for executive‑level roles.
Demonstrated success in high‑volume recruiting environments, with emphasis on creative approaches and resourcefulness rather than raw volume alone.
Proven ability to source and recruit for large technology or similarly complex, fast‑paced organizations.
Strong proficiency with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and related recruiting technologies.
Ability to manage offer strategy and negotiations while maintaining an 80–90% offer acceptance rate.
Strong sales mentality and closing skills, particularly in situations where location is non‑negotiable and compensation bands are tight.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and build trust with high‑level candidates and stakeholders.
High level of judgment, autonomy, and ownership in planning and accomplishing recruiting goals.
Comfort working with a variety of recruiting concepts, practices, and procedures, and applying them flexibly to different hiring scenarios.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree is typically required, preferably in human resources, business, or a related field.
At least 8 years of experience in recruiting, talent acquisition, or a related field.
Experience recruiting Director‑level and above talent, ideally within large‑scale operations or technology‑driven environments.
Background in recruiting for exec‑level leadership roles is highly beneficial.
Proven track record as a scrappy, resourceful recruiter who is viewed as a go‑to person for difficult searches.
Experience leading or directing the work of others involved in recruiting processes.
Familiarity with performance metrics such as outreach volume, phone screens, and monthly offer targets, and experience meeting or exceeding these KPIs.
Prior experience working in large, complex organizations undergoing rapid growth or scaling is advantageous.
Former employees of similar large‑scale organizations who left in good standing may ramp more quickly and are encouraged to highlight this experience.
Work Environment This role is based onsite in Nashville, TN. You will work in a fast‑paced, high‑growth environment that supports large‑scale delivery stations and warehouse operations. The position requires close collaboration with business leaders and HR partners, and daily use of applicant tracking systems and other recruiting technologies to manage pipelines and track activity. The work involves managing multiple requisitions simultaneously, adhering to weekly and monthly recruiting KPIs, and ramping to full productivity within approximately 45 days. The culture values creativity, autonomy, and a high degree of ownership, giving you the latitude to experiment with new sourcing strategies while maintaining a strong focus on quality of hire and long‑term talent impact.
Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Nashville, TN.
Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $57.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long‑term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Nashville, TN.
Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Apr 22, 2026.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
Accommodation Requirement If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interview process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com.
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Responsibilities
Lead full life-cycle recruiting for operations roles in delivery stations and warehouses, from initial sourcing through offer acceptance and onboarding.
Develop and execute creative executive sourcing strategies to identify and engage passive candidates for L7 roles that operate at an L8‑level scope.
Proactively build and manage pipelines of Director‑level and similar leaders, ensuring strong alignment with role requirements and business needs.
Conduct thorough recruiter phone screens to assess experience, leadership capabilities, and fit for high‑impact operations roles.
Partner closely with hiring leaders to understand role scope, site size, and title variations (such as Operations Manager or Site Manager) and translate these into targeted recruiting strategies.
Manage and coordinate all stages of the interview process, including scheduling and preparing candidates and interviewers for recruiter and business phone screens.
Drive a compelling and transparent candidate experience by clearly communicating role expectations, scope, and growth potential, including operating at the next level within 12–15 months.
Own offer strategy and negotiations, balancing candidate expectations with internal compensation guidelines and location constraints.
Maintain an 80–90% offer acceptance rate by effectively selling the role, location, and long‑term career trajectory to candidates.
Use sound judgment and extensive recruiting experience to plan and accomplish hiring goals with minimal supervision.
Track and manage candidate activity through applicant tracking systems (ATS), ensuring accurate documentation and timely follow‑up.
Meet and exceed key performance indicators, including weekly outreach targets, recruiter phone screens, business phone screens, and monthly offer goals.
Deliver approximately two high‑quality offers per month once fully ramped (around 45 days), with a strong emphasis on quality of hire over volume alone.
Demonstrate influence and persuasion skills when engaging high‑level candidates who may not be actively seeking new opportunities.
Collaborate with peers and stakeholders, and when needed, lead and direct the work of others involved in the recruiting process.
Conduct reference checks and support BG verification processes as needed to ensure high hiring standards.
Perform and support new hire orientation activities and process changes in employee status in coordination with HR partners.
Conduct exit interviews when appropriate and ensure feedback is captured and communicated to relevant stakeholders.
Apply a wide range of recruiting concepts, practices, and procedures, and adapt your approach creatively to meet evolving hiring demands.
Serve as a scrappy, resourceful go‑to partner for the business, proactively solving sourcing challenges and adjusting strategies as market conditions change.
Essential Skills
Extensive experience in talent acquisition and recruiting, including full life‑cycle recruiting for executive‑level roles.
Demonstrated success in high‑volume recruiting environments, with emphasis on creative approaches and resourcefulness rather than raw volume alone.
Proven ability to source and recruit for large technology or similarly complex, fast‑paced organizations.
Strong proficiency with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and related recruiting technologies.
Ability to manage offer strategy and negotiations while maintaining an 80–90% offer acceptance rate.
Strong sales mentality and closing skills, particularly in situations where location is non‑negotiable and compensation bands are tight.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and build trust with high‑level candidates and stakeholders.
High level of judgment, autonomy, and ownership in planning and accomplishing recruiting goals.
Comfort working with a variety of recruiting concepts, practices, and procedures, and applying them flexibly to different hiring scenarios.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree is typically required, preferably in human resources, business, or a related field.
At least 8 years of experience in recruiting, talent acquisition, or a related field.
Experience recruiting Director‑level and above talent, ideally within large‑scale operations or technology‑driven environments.
Background in recruiting for exec‑level leadership roles is highly beneficial.
Proven track record as a scrappy, resourceful recruiter who is viewed as a go‑to person for difficult searches.
Experience leading or directing the work of others involved in recruiting processes.
Familiarity with performance metrics such as outreach volume, phone screens, and monthly offer targets, and experience meeting or exceeding these KPIs.
Prior experience working in large, complex organizations undergoing rapid growth or scaling is advantageous.
Former employees of similar large‑scale organizations who left in good standing may ramp more quickly and are encouraged to highlight this experience.
Work Environment This role is based onsite in Nashville, TN. You will work in a fast‑paced, high‑growth environment that supports large‑scale delivery stations and warehouse operations. The position requires close collaboration with business leaders and HR partners, and daily use of applicant tracking systems and other recruiting technologies to manage pipelines and track activity. The work involves managing multiple requisitions simultaneously, adhering to weekly and monthly recruiting KPIs, and ramping to full productivity within approximately 45 days. The culture values creativity, autonomy, and a high degree of ownership, giving you the latitude to experiment with new sourcing strategies while maintaining a strong focus on quality of hire and long‑term talent impact.
Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Nashville, TN.
Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $57.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long‑term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Nashville, TN.
Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Apr 22, 2026.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
Accommodation Requirement If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interview process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com.
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