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- Job ID: JR-116114
- Entity: Brown University Health
- Location Name: Corporate Headquarters
- City, State: Providence, RI
- Work Type: FULL TIME
- Hours Per Week: 40
- Shift: Day
- Posted Date: 11/12/2026
SUMMARY
Reporting to the Vice President, Talent Acquisition & Workforce Strategy, the Director leads ambulatory, corporate, research, support services and leadership and executive recruiting for Brown University Health. The Director partners with enterprise and executive leaders to deliver high-quality, confidential and inclusive searches, ensures hiring is carried out in Workday, and delivers a differentiated candidate experience that reflects the organization’s brand.
Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization’s values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence, as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.
In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include:
- Instill Trust and Value Differences
- Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate
In addition, our leaders will demonstrate an aptitude for:
- Ensure Accountability and Build Effective Teams
- Drive Vision and Purpose and Optimize Work Processes
By applying core and leadership competencies, leaders help Brown University Health achieve its strategic goals.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Directs recruiting for corporate, professional, research, support services and leadership and executive roles, developing and aligning search strategy, recruiter capacity and priorities to enterprise needs.
Partners with executives, function leaders and HR business partners to define role requirements, search plans and interview processes, and advises on market, compensation and talent availability.
Leads executive and leadership search practices, including confidential searches, search firm engagement and inclusive slate development, to attract and select leaders aligned to organizational values.
Drives Workday adoption for enterprise and leadership hiring, ensuring requisitions, candidate review, interview scheduling and offers are managed in Workday and are reportable for leadership.
Establishes candidate experience standards for enterprise and executive hiring, including personalized communication, panel coordination and timely decisions and feedback.
Leads sourcing and talent intelligence for professional and leadership roles, including market mapping, networks, referrals and relationship management.
Oversees recruiting metrics, search firm performance and spend, and uses results to improve quality of hire, time to fill and cost effectiveness.
Leads, coaches and develops working leads and recruiters, and collaborates with TA Operations, Brand and Workforce Development and University Relations and Early Careers on shared programs, compliance and the employment brand.
Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION
Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business or a related field required.
EXPERIENCE
Eight (8) years of progressively more responsible recruiting experience, including a minimum of three (3) years of management experience. Healthcare experience preferred.
Demonstrated success partnering with senior executives, handling confidential searches with discretion, and managing search firms and vendors.
Working knowledge of Workday Recruiting or a comparable applicant tracking system preferred. Excellent consulting, influencing, communication and analytical skills required.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
Supervises two (2) working leads and provides leadership to the enterprise and leadership recruiting team.
Pay Range
$140,774.40-$232,273.60
Location
Corporate Headquarters - 15 LaSalle Square Providence, Rhode Island 02903
Work Type
M-F
Work Shift
Day
Daily Hours
8 hours
Driving Required
No
Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.
- Job ID: JR-116114
- Entity: Brown University Health
- Location Name: Corporate Headquarters
- City, State: Providence, RI
- Work Type: FULL TIME
- Hours Per Week: 40
- Shift: Day
- Posted Date: 11/12/2026
SUMMARY
Reporting to the Vice President, Talent Acquisition & Workforce Strategy, the Director leads ambulatory, corporate, research, support services and leadership and executive recruiting for Brown University Health. The Director partners with enterprise and executive leaders to deliver high-quality, confidential and inclusive searches, ensures hiring is carried out in Workday, and delivers a differentiated candidate experience that reflects the organization’s brand.
Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization’s values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence, as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.
In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include:
- Instill Trust and Value Differences
- Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate
In addition, our leaders will demonstrate an aptitude for:
- Ensure Accountability and Build Effective Teams
- Drive Vision and Purpose and Optimize Work Processes
By applying core and leadership competencies, leaders help Brown University Health achieve its strategic goals.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Directs recruiting for corporate, professional, research, support services and leadership and executive roles, developing and aligning search strategy, recruiter capacity and priorities to enterprise needs.
Partners with executives, function leaders and HR business partners to define role requirements, search plans and interview processes, and advises on market, compensation and talent availability.
Leads executive and leadership search practices, including confidential searches, search firm engagement and inclusive slate development, to attract and select leaders aligned to organizational values.
Drives Workday adoption for enterprise and leadership hiring, ensuring requisitions, candidate review, interview scheduling and offers are managed in Workday and are reportable for leadership.
Establishes candidate experience standards for enterprise and executive hiring, including personalized communication, panel coordination and timely decisions and feedback.
Leads sourcing and talent intelligence for professional and leadership roles, including market mapping, networks, referrals and relationship management.
Oversees recruiting metrics, search firm performance and spend, and uses results to improve quality of hire, time to fill and cost effectiveness.
Leads, coaches and develops working leads and recruiters, and collaborates with TA Operations, Brand and Workforce Development and University Relations and Early Careers on shared programs, compliance and the employment brand.
Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION
Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business or a related field required.
EXPERIENCE
Eight (8) years of progressively more responsible recruiting experience, including a minimum of three (3) years of management experience. Healthcare experience preferred.
Demonstrated success partnering with senior executives, handling confidential searches with discretion, and managing search firms and vendors.
Working knowledge of Workday Recruiting or a comparable applicant tracking system preferred. Excellent consulting, influencing, communication and analytical skills required.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
Supervises two (2) working leads and provides leadership to the enterprise and leadership recruiting team.
Pay Range
$140,774.40-$232,273.60
Location
Corporate Headquarters - 15 LaSalle Square Providence, Rhode Island 02903
Work Type
M-F
Work Shift
Day
Daily Hours
8 hours
Driving Required
No
Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.
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Who's Hiring
- TikTok26
- Amazon15
- CARVANA11
- Legora9
- Gap9
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software44
- Healthcare & Medical Services22
- Construction & Real Estate11
- Electronics & Hardware7
- Banking & Financial Services7
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in engineering recruiter jobs.
- 2 or more years of full-cycle technical recruiting experience in an engineering environment
- Proficiency with applicant tracking systems and candidate sourcing tools
- Demonstrated ability to source passive engineering candidates through professional networking sites
- Experience partnering with engineering hiring managers on job scoping and interview design
- Strong understanding of engineering roles across software, hardware, or mechanical disciplines
- Bachelor's degree in human resources, business, engineering, or a related field
Tips for Your Engineering Recruiter Job Search
Tailor your resume for technical depth
Engineering recruiters are expected to speak credibly with software engineers, hardware teams, and hiring managers. Highlight the specific disciplines you've recruited for, such as embedded systems, infrastructure, or mechanical design, rather than listing generic recruiting experience.
Show your sourcing pipeline metrics
Hiring managers want to see how you build pipelines, not just fill reqs. Quantify your submit-to-offer ratios, time-to-fill for hard-to-source roles, and any passive candidate sourcing strategies you developed to pursue engineers who weren't actively job searching.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists engineering recruiter openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target companies by engineering headcount growth
Companies scaling an engineering org fast are the ones actively hiring dedicated engineering recruiters. Look at recent funding announcements, product launches, or expansion news to identify employers whose recruiting demand is rising, then prioritize those openings in your search.
Prepare for a technical depth interview
Many engineering teams test recruiter candidates with a role-play: you get a job description for a niche role, like an FPGA engineer or ML infrastructure lead, and must walk through how you'd source it. Practice breaking down an unfamiliar job spec into concrete search and outreach strategies.
Negotiate on scope, not just base salary
When evaluating an offer, clarify what your requisition load looks like, whether you own full-cycle recruiting or hand off at offer, and how the team is structured. These factors define your day-to-day far more than the job title does and give you real leverage in negotiation.
Engineering Recruiter Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most engineering recruiters?
The companies hiring the most engineering recruiters right now include TikTok, Amazon, and CARVANA, with the largest share of openings in Texas, California, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand tends to be highest at companies scaling engineering headcount quickly, including defense contractors, semiconductor firms, and growth-stage technology companies.
How many engineering recruiter jobs are remote?
About 66% of engineering recruiter openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting broader flexibility in talent acquisition roles. Corporate and agency positions focused on software engineering tend to have the highest remote share, while roles supporting on-site manufacturing, aerospace, or defense teams are more likely to require in-person presence.
How do you become an engineering recruiter?
Start by building a foundation in recruiting, either through an agency, an in-house talent team, or a recruiting coordinator role. From there, specialize by learning the engineering disciplines you want to recruit for, developing technical vocabulary, and building sourcing skills for passive candidates. Many engineering recruiters move into the role from general technical recruiting or from a background in engineering itself.
Can you get hired as an engineering recruiter with little experience?
Yes, entry-level engineering recruiter roles exist, particularly at staffing agencies and high-growth technology companies that invest in recruiter development programs. Candidates with an engineering academic background, internship experience in HR or talent acquisition, or strong sourcing skills built through side projects can compete effectively even without years of formal recruiting history.
What does the engineering recruiter interview process look like?
The process typically starts with a recruiter screen, followed by a hiring manager interview focused on your sourcing strategies and experience recruiting for technical roles. Many companies include a practical exercise, such as reviewing a job description and presenting a sourcing plan. Final rounds often involve meeting engineering stakeholders who want to assess whether you can hold credible conversations about their discipline.
Where can I find and apply to engineering recruiter jobs?
You can find and apply to engineering recruiter jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your experience and apply directly to each listing.
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