What are we looking for
As a Principal Executive Recruiter youll play a critical role in shaping SentinelOnes future by identifying and hiring top-tier executive talent across all functions including Product Engineering Sales Marketing and Customer Success. This highly visible role goes beyond search executionyoull contribute to our global executive hiring strategy advise C-level leaders and lead high-impact initiatives across the business.
You bring deep executive search expertise a strong point of view on talent and a passion for delivering a white-glove experience. You thrive in fast-paced high-growth environments operate with a high level of autonomy and are energized by influencing outcomes at the highest level.
What will you do
- Lead full-cycle executive searches from strategy through close with a focus on quality speed and experience.
- Conduct thorough candidate assessments to assess capability motivation and cultural alignment.
- Shape and execute executive recruiting strategies that align with SentinelOnes business priorities and long-term vision; influence how we think about leadership talent.
- Act as a trusted advisor to C-level and executive leaders providing insights on talent market dynamics organizational design implications and long-term hiring plans.
- Navigate complex negotiations and serve as a coach and facilitator throughout the hiring journey.
- Build and nurture executive talent pipelines through proactive outreach and relationship-building.
- Collaborate with partners in People Total Rewards Finance and Legal to ensure alignment on compensation and business needs.
- Represent SentinelOne externally as a brand ambassador in all candidate interactions.
- Identify opportunities to improve the executive hiring experience and lead projects that drive innovation in recruiting systems tools or processes.
What skills and knowledge should you bring
- 12 years of experience in recruiting including 5 years managing executive-level searches in high-growth technology or enterprise software environments.
- Must have in-house executive recruiting experience; additional executive search agency experience strongly preferred.
- Proven success partnering with founders C-suite and executive teams.
- Demonstrated ability to lead high-impact projects or initiatives across functions or geographies.
- Exceptional communication skills with experience presenting to and influencing executive stakeholders; strong focus on brevity clarity and impact.
- Strong command of sourcing technology and data-driven recruitment strategies; familiarity with tools like LinkedIn Recruiter Findem and Greenhouse.
- Comfortable operating with a high degree of autonomy and accountability.
- High integrity and discretion with a commitment to business and candidate confidentiality.
Why Us
- You will be joining a cutting-edge company where you will tackle extraordinary challenges and work with the very best in the industry
- Medical Vision Dental 401(k) Commuter Health and Dependent FSA
- Unlimited PTO
- Industry-leading gender-neutral parental leave
- Paid company holidays
- Paid sick time
- Employee stock purchase program
- Disability and life insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Gym membership reimbursement
- Cell phone reimbursement
- Numerous company-sponsored events including regular happy hours and team-building events
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