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We are Optimum, a leader in the fast-paced world of connectivity, and we're seeking driven and enthusiastic professionals to join our team, empower lives, fuel businesses, and drive innovation. Connectivity is no longer a luxury, but a necessity. A career at Optimum means you'll be enabling progress and enhancing lives by providing reliable, high-speed connectivity solutions that keep the world connected. Our successes, now and in the future, are powered by our amazing product, a commitment to our people and culture, and the connections we make in our communities.
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Job Summary
Optimum is hiring for an experienced Executive Talent Sourcer & Recruiter who is comfortable with high level searches within the telecommunications industry. The Executive Recruiter will play a critical role in Optimum's Executive Talent Acquisition team, helping to identify executive candidates for critical level roles within the organization. Reporting to the Senior Director, Executive Recruiting; this role will encompass strategic sourcing for critical executive needs as well as full-life cycle executive recruitment for various roles across the enterprise.
Responsibilities
- Engage with hiring leaders to understand business requirements and translate into sourcing strategies and prospecting messaging
- Execute sourcing plans focused on executive candidate identification and attraction
- Utilize various sourcing techniques, including online databases, professional networks, social media, and industry events, to identify executive-level candidates
- Stay updated on industry trends, competitors and talent pools to effectively target and engage top executive talent
- Keep abreast of enterprise wide strategic priorities, external messaging and guidance on the company and other elements that inform an effective and accurate employer value proposition
- Assess candidate qualifications, experience and cultural fit through initial screening and interviews, ensuring they meet our clients’ specific requirements
- Develop and maintain relationships with potential candidates, fostering long-term connections and trust within the executive talent community
- Create comprehensive talent maps and reports to provide clients with insights into the executive talent landscape, helping them make informed decisions
- Collaborate closely with talent acquisition team and hiring managers to understand needs and align candidate sourcing strategies accordingly
- Partner with the executive recruiting team and other TA resources to drive candidate interview processes and offer coordination
- Craft compelling outreach messages and communications to engage executive candidates, highlighting the value of potential career opportunities with our clients
- Develop candidate relationships gathering key information to inform hiring managers on decisions and mitigate risks
- Collaborate with HR Business Partners on overall recruitment activities and hiring plans and timing
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business or a related field
- 5+ years experience in executive candidate sourcing in talent acquisition or full-life cycle executive recruiting
- Strong knowledge of sourcing tools, platforms and techniques
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to effectively present to executive leadership
- Ability to evaluate candidates for cultural fit and alignment with client’ values and goals
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Proficiency in using applicant tracking systems and data analytics tools
- Knowledge of employment laws and regulations
- Results-driven and able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion and professionalism
At Optimum, every action and interaction we take part in, is driven by our three Guiding Principles: Do What’s Right, Drive One Optimum, and Make It Happen. These aren’t just words, they help us build trust, create real community, and embrace new ways of thinking. Our employees are empowered to do the right thing for our customers and co-workers and to recognize and reward these behaviors when we see them. It’s all part of the bigger picture of “Be The Difference” where each employee knows they have the power to enact real change, share new ideas, and understand that learning never stop.
If you have the drive to succeed and are ready to embark on a thrilling career, seize this opportunity today, and join our winning team. Together, we'll shape the future of connectivity.
All job descriptions and required skills, qualifications and responsibilities for a particular position are subject to modification by the Company from time to time, in the Company’s discretion based on business necessity.
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Pay is competitive and based on a number of job-related factors, including skills and experience. The starting pay rate/range at time of hire for this position in the posted location is $102,816.00 - $168,912.00 / year. The rate/range provided herein is the anticipated pay at the time of hire and does not reflect future job opportunity.
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- Amazon27

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- Technology & Software43
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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?
Amazon, Brightview, and DESORT STAFFING are hiring the most executive talent acquisition managers right now, with openings concentrated in California, Texas, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 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 66% of executive talent acquisition manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 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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