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INTRODUCTION
Join our company today to become a full-desk Tech Recruiter and learn how to grow a successful tech placement portfolio with the support of a dedicated team. As a full-desk recruiter, you’ll work with clients to find the right candidates to fill their open positions. This role is located in Boston but we also have opportunities across North America.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
What does a Full Desk Tech Recruiter do?
- This is a Sales + Recruiting position where you will be running your own full desk, working with clients and candidates to be successful in your role!
- Target new candidates and clients using Motion’s market research and sourcing programs.
- Open new client accounts using proven sales best practices and the positive foundation of Motion’s brand and reputation.
- Build trustworthy and valuable relationships with customers leveraging the collective information pool and deep expertise of a dedicated local market team beside you.
- Facilitate positive process outcomes from start (sourcing) to finish (hiring) using Motion’s extensive library of placement guides and advice from experienced team members.
- Connect with the tech community via our proprietary meetup series “Tech in Motion” through community events, as well as other recommended networking channels.
- Participate in Motion’s immersive and ongoing training program with access to over 150 courses on recruitment best practices and proven methodology.
COMPENSATION
- Compensation: $50,000
- A starting base salary + bonus structure with a clear and achievable path to commissions and unlimited income potential in year two.
- Highly competitive benefit package including health, vision, dental, paid time off (includes vacation and sick time), health savings account (HSA), flexible spending account (FSA), critical illness coverage, volunteer and activism time off, paid parental leave, 401k match with company match, and employee discount programs.
- Training, training, and more training – our virtual training program offers a library of 100+ courses with classes-based, as well as self-led content that will develop the necessary foundation for you to succeed and flourish in your role, as well as continue your learning throughout your time at Motion Recruitment.
- Ongoing one-on-one support and mentorship in all aspects of your role and development.
- Fun, energetic, team-oriented work environment that makes you excited to go to work every day.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
What are the qualifications to apply?
- Formal recruiting experience is preferred but is not a requirement, and other types of professional business experience will be considered.
- The ideal applicant must however be able to share their own experiences and examples of working successfully on a team, leading and influencing others, solving problems, and building relationships.
- Our most successful hires have excellent communication skills and are highly ambitious, hard-working, and goal-driven individuals looking for a career in sales.
- You should be comfortable with developing leads, pitching opportunities to candidates, acquiring new relationships with clients, and able to thrive in a metrics-oriented environment.
- A 4-year college degree or honorable discharge from the military is preferred for this role.
Since 1989, Motion Recruitment – A Kelly Company has grown into a leading global recruitment service provider offering outsourced talent solutions, perm and contingent staffing, and MSP programs to growing companies around the world. Motion Recruitment - A Kelly Company’s network of operating brands (Motion Recruitment, Sevenstep, The Goal) have a strong and proven track record with filling mission-critical positions using a unique, team-based approach to talent acquisition. We are accepting candidates on an ongoing basis. Apply now to learn more about the job opportunity and our unique culture and work environment.
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Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Staffing & Recruiting
- Electronics & Hardware
- Retail
- Automotive
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in executive talent acquisition manager jobs.
- 7 or more years of full-cycle recruiting experience with a focus on senior and executive-level roles
- Demonstrated experience managing external search firm relationships and retained search processes
- Proficiency with enterprise applicant tracking systems and HRIS platforms
- Strong stakeholder management skills with exposure to C-suite and board-level hiring decisions
- Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field
- Experience building and leading a talent acquisition team or function from the ground up
Tips for Your Executive Talent Acquisition Manager Job Search
Quantify your executive hiring outcomes
Hiring managers want to see closed requisitions, time-to-fill for director-level and above roles, and offer acceptance rates. Pull those numbers from your ATS reports before you apply, and lead with them in your resume summary and bullet points.
Tailor your resume to the search scope
Executive talent acquisition roles vary widely between retained search, internal corporate hiring, and RPO. Match the language on your resume to the scope in the posting so your experience reads as a direct fit, not a lateral stretch.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists executive talent acquisition manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Highlight your C-suite stakeholder experience
Job postings at this level almost always require partnering with the CHRO, CEO, or board. Call out specific examples where you managed expectations, communicated search progress, or influenced a hiring decision at the executive level.
Prepare a candidate pipeline case study
Interviewers for this role expect you to walk through how you built a pipeline for a hard-to-fill senior position. Have one ready with the sourcing channels you used, the timeline, and how you navigated a competitive or stalled search.
Negotiate beyond base salary at this level
Executive talent acquisition manager offers often include a search completion bonus or equity. Know which components matter most to you before you reach the offer stage so you can negotiate them directly without slowing down the close.
Executive Talent Acquisition Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most executive talent acquisition managers?
Vaco, Amazon, and AMS are hiring the most executive talent acquisition managers right now, with openings concentrated in New York, California, and Washington, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Demand is strongest at large enterprise organizations scaling leadership teams and at consulting firms running retained search practices.
How many executive talent acquisition manager jobs are remote?
About 68% of executive talent acquisition manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting the relationship-driven nature of the role but also growing flexibility at the senior level. Roles focused on internal corporate recruiting tend to offer more remote flexibility than those tied to on-site executive search or RPO delivery.
How do you become an executive talent acquisition manager?
You typically start as a full-cycle recruiter, develop expertise in sourcing and closing senior-level candidates, then move into a lead or manager role overseeing a requisition portfolio or small team. Building experience with executive search methodology, stakeholder management at the VP and C-suite level, and data-driven reporting will position you for the executive talent acquisition manager title.
Can you get an executive talent acquisition manager job without direct executive search experience?
It's possible if you have a strong record of closing director-level roles and managing complex searches with multiple stakeholders. Employers hiring at this level often value demonstrated judgment, influencing skills, and familiarity with senior compensation structures over an exact title match. Framing your most senior placements clearly and showing stakeholder management depth can close the gap.
What does the executive talent acquisition manager interview process look like?
The process usually includes a recruiter screen, a hiring manager conversation focused on your search philosophy and stakeholder approach, a panel interview with HR leadership or business partners, and a case study or presentation where you walk through how you would handle a specific executive search. Some organizations also include a final conversation with the CHRO or a member of the leadership team before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to executive talent acquisition manager jobs?
You can find and apply to executive talent acquisition manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search for roles that match your experience and apply directly to each listing that fits your background and goals.
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