Blue Origin is hiring: Principal Executive Recruiter in Seattle

Overview

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. This role is part of Blue Origin corporate functions, providing centralized support across Blue Origin business unit teams, functions, and locations. Blue Origin is assembling the leadership team that will enable humanity's future in space, and the Principal Executive Recruiter plays a critical role in making that vision reality. As a strategic talent advisor and full-lifecycle executive search expert, you will identify, attract, and secure exceptional leaders across VP, SVP, Senior Director, and key individual contributor roles that directly impact our most ambitious programs. This is not transactional recruiting; it's strategic talent acquisition that requires deep market intelligence, sophisticated assessment capabilities, and the ability to influence executive-level decision-making.

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Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Talent Acquisition
  • Create and implement comprehensive recruitment strategies to identify, engage, and hire top executive talent.
  • Conduct proactive market mapping and benchmarking to stay ahead of talent trends in key functional areas.
  • Cultivate a pipeline of high-caliber candidates for critical executive roles.
• Strategic Leadership
  • Develop and implement comprehensive executive recruiting strategies aligned with business goals.
  • Collaborate with senior leadership to understand the company's growth objectives and executive hiring needs.
  • Deliver quarterly talent intelligence briefings that inform leadership decisions on organizational capability, competitive talent positioning, and emerging market trends impacting executive availability.
• Search & Selection
  • Conduct in-depth interviews and thorough assessments of executive candidates to evaluate qualifications, leadership capabilities, and cultural fit.
  • Apply advanced assessment tools and techniques to advise and guide hiring decisions.
  • Present comprehensive candidate reports and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Executive Partnership
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to the executive leadership team and hiring managers, providing thought leadership on all aspects of the executive search process.
  • Develop a deep understanding of the business strategy and organizational culture to align talent acquisition efforts with company goals.
  • Offer strategic insights on market dynamics, competitor activity, and compensation trends.
• Candidate Relationship Management
  • Build and maintain long-term relationships with potential executive candidates, ensuring a positive and engaging recruiting experience.
  • Lead the candidate experience from initial contact through offer acceptance and onboarding.
  • Orchestrate executive-level interactions including C-suite meetings, site visits, and strategic conversations that authentically showcase Blue Origin's mission and culture.
• Process Excellence & Insights
  • Lead initiatives to continuously enhance the executive recruitment process for efficiency and effectiveness, incorporating standard methodologies and technology.
  • Create and maintain metrics and reports to track the success and impact of executive recruiting efforts.
  • Stay current on industry trends, emerging recruitment technologies, and best practices in executive search.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in full-life cycle executive recruitment, with a successful track record of sourcing and closing VP level searches.
• Deep expertise in executive search methodologies, sophisticated assessment tools, and recruitment technologies.
• Ability to cultivate relationships and build trust with executive candidates and Blue Origin leaders.
• Experience serving as a talent advisor to senior leaders and ability to influence at the executive level.
• Fluent with talent platforms such as LinkedIn Recruiter, Recruiting CRM’s, market analytics tools, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent work experience.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exceptional organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrates operational excellence throughout the executive search process from search strategy, pipeline development, candidate assessment, and offer negotiation.
• High level of discretion, integrity, and sensitivity to confidential information.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Contact management/Applicant tracking system experience for sourcing, tracking, and managing candidates.
• Possession of strong analytical skills with ability to create, measure, and scale the workflow between candidates, hiring managers, and the recruiting team.

Compensation

Compensation Range: WA applicants is $152,484.00-$213,477.60

Culture & Compliance

Culture Statement: Don’t meet all desired requirements? We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Export Control Regulations: Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check: Required for all positions; additional checks may apply for certain profiles as described in the posting.

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid parental leave, disability coverage, 401(k) with company match, and Education Support Program.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Blue Origin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We hire based on qualifications, performance, and abilities and provide equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms regardless of protected status. See the company policy for details.

Location & Status

Seattle, WA; Redmond, WA; and other locations as applicable. This description reflects the content provided and has been reformatted for clarity.