Principal Recruiter

Principal Recruiter / Leadership Recruiter (Founding Member)

Target HR

What You Will Do

• Partner with CXOs, founders, and investors to define and execute leadership search strategies.
• Build long-term relationships with senior leaders—constantly engaging with them beyond active mandates.
• Present exceptional leadership talent proactively to VC/PE partners and boards, even outside specific searches.
• Play the role of a consultant: educate founders on market realities, share ongoing insights, and partner with them in finding the right talent—rather than just pushing CVs.
• Continuously research and map leadership movements, keeping a ready slate of profiles to pitch for upcoming mandates.
• Unlock new business opportunities by building trusted relationships with leaders, while enabling the delivery team to drive execution.
• Conduct market research on global and cross-border leadership roles to identify and unlock potential new searches.
• Act as a market intelligence partner, delivering insights and trends that shape talent and business decisions.

What You Bring

• Strong network among leaders and founders.
• Research-driven approach with an eye for talent intelligence and market insights.
• Ability to influence, engage, and build trust with senior stakeholders.
• High ownership, discretion, and maturity in handling leadership conversations.

Why This Role Matters

• You’ll work directly with founders on high-stakes leadership roles.
• You’ll contribute to building a search practice that values trust, insight, and long-term relationships over transactional hiring.