Senior Executive Recruiter
Senior Executive Recruiter
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19-06-2025
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Amazon is in need of a Senior Executive Recruiter to recruit top leaders for executive level positions across multiple business lines. There is no greater reward in search than seeing your hired candidates have a significant positive impact on the business.
The Senior Executive Recruiter will be fully responsible for owning and executing executive level (Director and Vice President) searches. Qualified candidates will be well-versed in all aspects of an executive search including creative candidate sourcing candidate generation and development client management and offer/negotiation. The role will also include the following responsibilities:
- Conducting research to map target companies and top talent for Amazon
- Creating unique and robust search strategies to identify and attract the best and brightest
- Developing innovative ways to raise the bar on how Amazon recruits talent
- Calibrating candidates with hiring managers and senior leaders
- Developing prospects into candidates through engagement and assessment
- Continually contributing to the knowledge base of executive recruiting and Amazon by providing education on relevant industries and talent pools
- Building out talent networks and tapping knowledgeable industry sources to develop an on-going pool of candidates
- Leading client update meetings on active searches
- Conducting on-site interviews participating in debriefs performing 360 reference checks and presenting employment offers on behalf of Amazon
- Providing strategic guidance and advice in a true partnership with executive leadership
Critical success factors in this role:
- Research; an executive recruiter should be able to learn new technology and product domains and then quickly understand and apply this knowledge into effective search strategies
- Communication; a compelling communicator should be able to effectively engage the attention of executive stakeholders and articulate complex arguments in a polished and professional manner
- Tact & High Judgement; know when to apply the right pressure and when to move on
- Self-assured; not easily thrown able to think on your feet and work on highly confidential searches with senior leadership
Focus and Deliverables for the first 12 months:
- Full Amazon immersion; learn our business models competencies and leadership principles
- Develop search strategies conduct research perform thorough assessments and present qualified candidates for executive searches
- Learn about Amazons overall needs across functional areas and develop strategies for individual and team success in the identification and attraction of senior-level talent
- Fully own a portfolio of searches end-to-end including search strategy candidate identification and development assessment interviewing offer negotiation closing and references.
- 7 years of progressive corporate and/or search firm recruiting experience with a focus on science and/or engineering candidate generation in a complex and competitive market
- Demonstrated experience advising influencing & hiring at the executive level
- Masters degree or MBA
- Executive recruiting experience in either a global in-house executive search team or a top executive search firm
- Hires and develops great people
- Relentlessly high standards
- Thinks strategically and stays on top of tactical execution
- Expects and requires innovation of their team
- Results oriented
- Has the innate ability to inspire passion in others
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process including support for the interview or onboarding process please visit for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $110000/year in our lowest geographic market up to $212600/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity sign-on payments and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package in addition to a full range of medical financial and/or other benefits. For more information please visit This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
The Senior Executive Recruiter will be fully responsible for owning and executing executive level (Director and Vice President) searches. Qualified candidates will be well-versed in all aspects of an executive search including creative candidate sourcing candidate generation and development client management and offer/negotiation. The role will also include the following responsibilities:
- Conducting research to map target companies and top talent for Amazon
- Creating unique and robust search strategies to identify and attract the best and brightest
- Developing innovative ways to raise the bar on how Amazon recruits talent
- Calibrating candidates with hiring managers and senior leaders
- Developing prospects into candidates through engagement and assessment
- Continually contributing to the knowledge base of executive recruiting and Amazon by providing education on relevant industries and talent pools
- Building out talent networks and tapping knowledgeable industry sources to develop an on-going pool of candidates
- Leading client update meetings on active searches
- Conducting on-site interviews participating in debriefs performing 360 reference checks and presenting employment offers on behalf of Amazon
- Providing strategic guidance and advice in a true partnership with executive leadership
Critical success factors in this role:
- Research; an executive recruiter should be able to learn new technology and product domains and then quickly understand and apply this knowledge into effective search strategies
- Communication; a compelling communicator should be able to effectively engage the attention of executive stakeholders and articulate complex arguments in a polished and professional manner
- Tact & High Judgement; know when to apply the right pressure and when to move on
- Self-assured; not easily thrown able to think on your feet and work on highly confidential searches with senior leadership
Focus and Deliverables for the first 12 months:
- Full Amazon immersion; learn our business models competencies and leadership principles
- Develop search strategies conduct research perform thorough assessments and present qualified candidates for executive searches
- Learn about Amazons overall needs across functional areas and develop strategies for individual and team success in the identification and attraction of senior-level talent
- Fully own a portfolio of searches end-to-end including search strategy candidate identification and development assessment interviewing offer negotiation closing and references.
- 7 years of progressive corporate and/or search firm recruiting experience with a focus on science and/or engineering candidate generation in a complex and competitive market
- Demonstrated experience advising influencing & hiring at the executive level
- Masters degree or MBA
- Executive recruiting experience in either a global in-house executive search team or a top executive search firm
- Hires and develops great people
- Relentlessly high standards
- Thinks strategically and stays on top of tactical execution
- Expects and requires innovation of their team
- Results oriented
- Has the innate ability to inspire passion in others
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process including support for the interview or onboarding process please visit for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $110000/year in our lowest geographic market up to $212600/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity sign-on payments and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package in addition to a full range of medical financial and/or other benefits. For more information please visit This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
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