Principal Executive Recruiter Job at Blue Origin in Seattle

Principal Executive Recruiter at Blue Origin — Executive Search and Talent Acquisition

Overview

Blue Origin is assembling a leadership team to enable humanity's future in space. This role is part of corporate functions, providing centralized support across business unit teams, functions, and locations. As a founding member of Blue Origin's executive recruiting capability, you will establish search standards and serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership in high-stakes, confidential executive searches.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.
• Develop and implement executive recruiting strategies aligned with business goals.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to understand growth objectives and executive hiring needs.
• Deliver quarterly talent intelligence briefings to inform leadership decisions on organizational capability and market trends.
• Conduct in-depth interviews and 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.
• 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 business strategy and culture to align talent acquisition with company goals.
• Offer strategic insights on market dynamics, competitor activity, and compensation trends.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with potential executive candidates and lead the candidate experience from initial contact through offer and onboarding.
• Orchestrate executive-level interactions including C-suite meetings, site visits, and strategic conversations that showcase Blue Origin's mission and culture.
• Lead initiatives to continuously enhance the recruitment process and maintain metrics to track impact.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in full lifecycle executive recruitment with a track record of sourcing and closing VP-level searches.
• Deep expertise in executive search methodologies, advanced assessments, and recruitment technologies.
• Ability to cultivate relationships and build trust with executive candidates and Blue Origin leaders.
• Experience as a talent advisor to senior leaders and ability to influence at the executive level.
• Fluent with talent platforms such as LinkedIn Recruiter, Recruiting CRMs, market analytics tools, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills.
• Operational excellence across the recruitment process from strategy to offer negotiation.
• Discretion, integrity, and handling of confidential information.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Experience with applicant tracking systems and candidate management.
• Analytical skills to measure and scale recruitment workflow.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base pay range: $152,484.00/yr - $213,477.59/yr
• Other site ranges may differ; WA applicants: $152,484.00-$213,477.60
• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, parental leave, disability, 401(k) with company match, and Education Support Program.
• Paid time off and holidays; discretionary bonus eligibility.

Additional Information

• Equal Employment Opportunity – Blue Origin is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains an inclusive workplace. Applicants are evaluated on qualifications, performance, and abilities regardless of protected status.
• Background checks and other regulatory requirements may apply.
• Export control and citizenship requirements apply as per role.