AmazonPrincipal Executive Recruiter
Amazon is hiring a Principal Executive Recruiter in Seattle, United States. It pays $187k-$253k a year and Level rates it ; you can apply on Amazon.
Level's read on this job
- On Level's scale, this HR role is Little AI ●○○○: aI is not part of the work.
- Pay on this posting starts 56% higher than the typical HR posting on Level.
- The posting mentions executive search, recruiting and talent acquisition among its tools and skills.
- Level classes it as a senior role.
- Amazon has 20,000+ other open roles on Level.
AI in this role
Lead executive-level technical searches and recruit top leadership talent for Amazon Stores.
Key job responsibilities
The Principal Executive Recruiter (Tech) 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; a Principal 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 Amazon’s overall needs across functional areas and develop strategies for individual and team success in the identification and attraction of senior-level talent
Basic qualifications
- 10+ years of progressive corporate or search firm recruiting at executive level experience
- 10+ years of progressive technical recruiting at executive level experience
- 5+ years of advising and influencing executive leadership experience
- 5+ years of advising and influencing leadership experience
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent
Preferred qualifications
- Master's degree (MBA or related discipline)
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 https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, NY, New York - 187,000.00 - 252,900.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Seattle - 170,000.00 - 230,000.00 USD annually
How we rate this
Principal Executive Recruiter at Amazon rates 0 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.
Little AI. AI is not part of the work.
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