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About The Position
The Executive Recruiter is a working manager responsible for leading executive and highly specialized recruiting efforts across AIR Communities. This role partners closely with senior leaders and corporate business groups to deliver high quality talent for key roles, while also providing leadership and oversight to corporate recruiters and key talent programs.
This position balances hands on recruiting execution with people leadership and program ownership, serving as a trusted advisor to business leaders and a key contributor to AIR’s long term talent strategy.
Where You Will Work
Our corporate office is located in the Denver Tech Center. Our office spans the top two floors of the building and features expansive views of the mountains and the downtown skyline.
AIR values relationships and the benefits from working side by side with teammates, therefore this position will be in-office 5 days a week to support central administrative operations.
Requirements
- 7+ years of progressive recruiting experience, including significant experience recruiting Director‑level and above roles or highly specialized positions.
- Demonstrated experience leading or mentoring recruiters in a fast‑paced, high‑expectation environment.
- Strong executive presence with the ability to influence, advise, and challenge senior leaders when needed.
- Proven ability to manage multiple high‑priority searches simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail and candidate experience.
- Experience partnering with HR, Compensation, and senior leadership on complex hiring decisions.
Responsibilities
- Own full‑cycle recruiting for AIR’s offsite business groups, ensuring a consistent, high‑touch candidate and hiring leader experience.
- Manage an active workload of approximately 5-10 requisitions at any given time, filling 50–75 positions annually.
- Develop and maintain robust pipelines of executive talent through proactive sourcing, networking, and relationship management.
- Serve as a consultative partner to senior leaders on role scoping, market insights, candidate assessment, and hiring strategies.
- Lead, coach, and develop one or more Corporate Recruiters, providing guidance on recruiting strategy, prioritization, and execution.
- Ensure recruiting processes are followed consistently and aligned with AIR standards, quality expectations, and compliance requirements.
- Act as a subject matter expert for executive recruiting best practices and internal mobility.
- Serve as the primary relationship owner for assigned corporate business groups, building strong, trusted partnerships with executives and HR leaders.
- Provide regular updates on pipeline health, hiring risks, and market trends impacting executive talent acquisition.
- Support the placement of teammates participating in Rotational Development Programs, partnering with leaders to align development opportunities with business needs.
Benefits
- Expected pay rate of $110,000 – $130,000 + annual target bonus. You will be provided a pay rate that is in line with your skills and specific experience as they relate to the requirements of the job.
- 25% Rent Discount at any AIR community (a rental application is required, and certain exclusions apply).
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options, HSA/FSA plans, short and long-term disability paid by the company.
- 401(k) plan with up to 6% employer match contribution.
- Paid time off including vacation, sick time, and 14 holidays.
- Paid parental leave of up to 16 weeks.
- Tuition assistance program and up to 100% reimbursement for job-related certifications and licenses.
- 15 hours of paid time annually for community service.
- Commuter benefits and pet insurance.
- Consumer discounts on various products and services.
- Opportunities for ongoing professional development, leadership training, and career growth.
