Forus
Executive Talent Partner
$150K–$250K
New York office · Full-time · Posted Jul 11, 2026
- Experience
- 3–6 years at a top executive search firm; the posting describes these as ideal qualifications and encourages applicants who may not meet every one.
About the job
Build Forus’s specialized recruiting function by leading high-priority executive and difficult-to-fill searches, partnering with company leaders, and developing long-term talent relationships and market intelligence.
What you'll do
- Own important hiring mandates, including sourcing, assessing, and closing candidates; define search strategy with founders and hiring managers.
- Lead external search firms when needed and build market maps, talent pools, and long-term candidate relationships.
- Develop talent intelligence to inform future hiring and the company’s organizational growth.
What they ask for
- 3–6 years of experience at a top executive search firm, directly sourcing and managing candidates.
- Strong talent judgment and a track record of identifying high-performing candidates.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
- Track record of moving quickly and delivering on goals.
Nice to have
- Desire to help build a search-style recruiting team from scratch.
- High NPS with former teammates.
Pay
$150K – $250K (base salary)
Model-written summary · the original posting is authoritative