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The Weitz Company

Executive Recruiter

The Weitz Company, Des Moines, Iowa, United States, 50319

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Executive Recruiter

– The Weitz Company

Are you a talent acquisition professional who prides themselves on providing an excellent candidate experience? The Weitz Company is hiring an Executive Recruiter as we grow our talented Human Resources team. The Executive Recruiter will lead full‑cycle recruitment for key senior and executive‑level roles critical to the company’s strategic plan and long‑term vision. This role offers the opportunity to make a positive impact in a collaborative team.

The Weitz Company has been building a better way since 1855. We are a full‑service construction company, general contractor, design‑builder, and construction manager with office locations throughout the United States. We value our employees as our most valuable asset and are committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive culture.

What You’ll Do

Lead end‑to‑end recruitment for key high‑level leadership roles to assess candidate qualifications, leadership capabilities, relatable experience and cultural alignment.

Conduct proactive sourcing, network with passive talent, facilitate interview processes, assess candidates through structured methods, and coordinate with stakeholders for a smooth onboarding experience.

Build and maintain a robust talent pipeline of identified key roles for future organizational needs; foster ongoing relationships with identified talent.

Partner with appropriate stakeholders to develop recruitment strategies, define candidate success profiles and capture long‑term capability requirements.

Maintain strong communication, reporting and search progress updates for hiring managers and other applicable stakeholders.

Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders and executives on talent market insights, competitive intelligence, industry demands, compensation trends and talent strategies.

Identify opportunities for continuous improvement within the recruitment process; propose, design and implement identified tools or process changes.

Analyze metrics related to hiring effectiveness, propose and implement solutions to improve success metrics in partnership with appropriate stakeholders.

Assist with and/or lead various talent acquisition projects and initiatives.

Utilize various tools/resources to identify qualified active and passive candidates.

Serve as a professional representative of The Weitz Company, LLC and its affiliates.

Experience What We’re Looking For:

10+ years of experience in recruiting/talent acquisition with 5+ years focused on executive or senior‑level recruitment.

Degree required – an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Experience conducting high‑level recruitment searches including proactive sourcing, networking with passive talent, and building talent pipelines.

Proven success conducting complex (i.e. deemed hard‑to‑fill, high impact, nationwide) recruitment for a construction management firm and strong understanding of construction roles and general field operations is strongly preferred.

Lean principles experience is desirable.

OSHA 30 preferred, or willingness to obtain upon hire.

Skills

Strong ability to build positive relationships and connect with others.

Ability to uphold and maintain confidentiality.

Business acumen, strong judgement and decision‑making abilities.

Demonstrated ability to facilitate and influence executive‑level hiring decisions.

Exceptional executive presence will be key to success in this role.

Excellent interviewing and candidate sourcing skills.

Ability to provide excellent candidate experience.

Ability to identify, attract, and evaluate quality candidates.

High level of initiative, drive, and professionalism.

Flexible and able to pivot to support evolving business needs.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Strong organizational skills and a high attention to detail.

Desire to work in a collaborative, supportive, team environment.

Technology

Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Experience with applicant tracking system (ATS) and candidate sourcing tools.

Ability to learn specific job‑related software upon hire.

Additional Requirements

Must be able to work in the office 3 days per week – upon successful training, the ability to work remote 2 days per week will be available.

What We Offer

Competitive Pay

Rewarding Bonus Program

Comprehensive Benefits Package with Tax‑Advantaged HSA and FSA offerings

Employer‑Paid Short‑ and Long‑Term Disability Programs

Employer‑Paid Life Insurance

Generous Paid Time Off Provisions

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Fully Paid Parental Leave

Voluntary Products Including: Critical Illness Insurance and Accident Insurance

Corporate Wellness Program with Wellness Time Off and Rewards

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position at this time.

The Company does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of the Company without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of the Company. Please, no phone calls or emails.

The Weitz Company, LLC (and its U.S.-based subsidiaries and affiliates) recognizes the value of and is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and follow applicable affirmative action guidelines and policies. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment (including minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected categories in accordance with applicable state and federal laws). The Company is a drug and alcohol‑free workplace and background checks are required if applicable. Click here to review our Privacy Notice.

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