What Does an HR Executive Do?
An HR executive is responsible for shaping the overall strategy within the human resources organization. These professionals ensure that HR programs, policies and procedures align with the company’s goals and legal requirements. They are responsible for the overall direction and management of the department as well, which comes with a broad range of responsibilities. An HR executive is an essential team leader in the company and drives many of the decisions that may affect policy, compliance, and workplace culture.
For some companies, this may include talent acquisition, performance management, employee relations, and talent development. The goal of hiring an HR executive is to lead the direction of the department, while building a resilient and adaptable team that is motivated and continues to contribute to the organization’s goals and mission. It is essential that your HR executive matches your company culture and is passionate and motivated in the work they will be doing for your organization.
What is the Difference Between an HR Executive and Technical Recruiter?
In some companies, HR executives oversee the recruiting of other employees. While this is often handled by other members on the HR team, the HR executive must vet the candidate’s qualifications, and may interface with the candidate. They still, however, have their other responsibilities within the company as a leader in the company’s human resources strategy, organizational planning, and workforce management. The time spent on recruiting may not be as dedicated or in-depth as companies need, with the exception of executive positions.
A Technical Recruiter, a subset of the broader Human Resource Specialist category, focuses on sourcing candidates for technical positions, particularly in fields like information technology and engineering. Unlike general recruiters, Technical Recruiters possess specialized knowledge and expertise in their respective industries, which sets them apart. This in-depth industry understanding, combined with the essential skills and attributes of a regular recruiter, makes them particularly adept at identifying and securing top talent for technical roles.
Types of HR Executive Roles
There are many types of specialist roles that HR executives can take on within a company, and it depends on the organization’s needs and industry requirements. While the company typically sets expectations based on the job descriptions, common specialist roles include the following:
- People Operations Executives – These HR executives focus on the overall strategy of organizational design and culture. They may handle systems, processes, and people programs within the organization.HR Business Partner – With the expertise of partnering with business leaders, HR Business Partners come in with an in-depth understanding of strategic business plans and objectives. They use performance and development programs internally to advance the company’s goals.
- Total Rewards Executives – Typically focused on advancing the company’s competitiveness in the job market, they determine employees’ long- and short-term incentives, total rewards, pay benchmarking, equity strategies, and employee benefits programs. They may also direct bonus guidelines and the company’s compensation strategy with an eye on pay equity.
- Talent Management Executives – These professionals are responsible for ensuring that the organization has the right people, in the right roles, with the right skills, to achieve its strategic goals. They play a pivotal role in shaping the workforce and fostering a positive organizational culture.
- Talent Acquisition Executive – Partnering with the business and often managing a team of recruiting specialists, these professionals are focused internally and externally on filling open positions within the organization. They typically have knowledge in employment branding, sourcing, recruiting, career paths, and systems to compete in hiring top talent.
Recruiting HR Executive Talent Doesn’t Have to Be Boring
At Big Wave Recruiting, we make the process of recruiting executive talent dynamic and exciting. Leveraging an innovative approach to identify candidates that have the required skills and experience, we ensure that each prospect aligns with your company’s core culture and values.
Our innovative recruiting methods give us access to hidden talent pools such as non-traditional or emerging candidates that might not be discoverable otherwise, leading to unique placements that best fit your criteria in both skills and values.
Our approach to recruiting is tailored to your company’s needs and results in a higher retention of placed candidates. We focus on providing quality candidates that are the best fit for your organization, not just anyone that checks all the boxes.
We believe in individual services, not cookie-cutter responses. By partnering with us, you’ll enjoy a refined recruiting process that saves you time, resources, and frustration, in placing HR leadership candidates who are motivated and truly drive organizational success.
What Does an Executive Recruiter Do?
As a specialist in identifying and placing candidates that have potential for leadership and exceptional strategy, we understand that it’s important to find the right executive recruiter for your company. At Big Wave Recruiting, our executive recruiters are professionals who specialize in finding and placing top-notch, uniquely qualified candidates in positions of leadership. These are typically senior-level or executive positions.
Our recruiters use their personal local knowledge in the Seattle region, as well as an extensive global network to attract and engage exceptional talent from a range of talent pools. These recruiters manage the entire hiring process for you, with your company’s feedback and input.
From identifying candidates to final offer negotiation, you can rest assured knowing the process is taken care of with our team.
Big Wave: Delivering Outstanding Results
We pride ourselves on delivering outstanding results for our clients throughout the Seattle region and beyond. With our strategic and tailored approach to recruitment, we place a strong focus on building long-term relationships with your company so we can better understand your unique needs and provide solutions that drive your organization’s success forward.
We’re here to solve your challenges and help you uncover your dream team. As specialist recruiters for HR department roles, we know that’s no small task. We also know you’re looking to place this staff member as soon as possible. With a 30-day average to hire from the start of our search to accepted offer, you can count on Big Wave Recruiting to get the job done right – all without wasted time, frustrating dead-ends, or headaches.
Attracting the Next Generation of HR Talent
At Big Wave, we are firm believers that human resources is vital to a company’s culture and a successful workforce. Finding the right HR professionals, however, is a tricky endeavor that can involve a lot of headaches and long searches. That is, unless you have the right recruiting firm to help.
We specialize in sourcing talent from the next generation of HR talent, keeping your company forward-facing and innovative, creating culture that is adaptable to the future and helps further your organization’s goals, whether you are sourcing an HR professional for a public company or a non-profit organization.
Attracting unique and new talent to your company helps your company stay modern and flexible. We leverage industry knowledge and a global network to stay ahead of industry changes and better understand the evolving needs of tomorrow’s workforce, sourcing candidates that will help your company stand out at the forefront of change.
Unique Talent Pools for a Diverse Seattle
For organizations looking to thrive in today’s competitive landscape, look no further than Big Wave’s recruiting specialists. We tap into unique and hidden talent pools to source candidates that bring a wide range of fresh skills, experiences, and perspectives to keep your company moving forward with the future. We identify and attract candidates from various backgrounds, contributing to a rich and vibrant workplace culture throughout the Seattle area, helping you build a team that drives innovation and growth.
We believe that sourcing these talented professionals, who may come from non-traditional or emerging backgrounds, is the best way to truly turn your HR hires into changemakers within the industry. With the right people at the helm, your HR team can streamline your workforce and encourage healthier policies for a more sustainable, compliant, and equitable workplace culture.
Choose Big Wave: Find Your Ideal HR Executive
Choosing Big Wave Recruiting means partnering with a team of dedicated HR recruiters to find the perfect HR executive for your organization. No matter the specialist title you are looking for, our customized approach ensures we learn your individual needs as a company. From there, we can identify candidates who align with your goals in both skill and personality.
With our experience and expertise in accessing top-tier talent in the HR industry, we are here to deliver outstanding results that help your organization succeed.
Why Recruit If You Can Have a Dedicated Specialist Perform a Search for You?
Recruiting is an open process where a specialist actively seeks candidates to fill the role that your organization is looking for from prospective candidates open to new opportunities. A dedicated search committee with a firm representing the company is a very different type of process that is much more private, typically for executive or senior-level positions.
The language can often be used interchangeably, which makes it confusing around the distinct types of placements. While a search committee is a good idea for organizations that need to involve a range of company or board input, recruitment is typically much more versatile and can fill positions quickly. The recruitment process is also often much more accessible to employees, while a private search may not involve much of the internal workforce.
We go beyond simply filling positions. Instead, we focus on finding the perfect candidate who not only meets the job requirements, but also aligns with your company’s culture and long-term goals. Our strategic approach requires that we first learn your organization’s unique needs, values, and vision. We ensure that we identify candidates who will thrive and contribute positively to your team.
The Versatility of Recruiting
Recruiting is a great way to get potential candidates interested and reach active job seekers and is often much more cost-effective. Executive searches are tailored to high-level positions, acting as a much more discreet option for filling positions, particularly important ones that significantly impact the organization’s operations. Whether you are looking for senior executives, specialized Human Resources technical talent, or emerging leaders, we have the expertise and resources to find the perfect fit. Our versatile recruiting solutions save you time and resources, allowing you to focus on your business.
Committed to Your Success
We work closely with your organization to best understand your needs and provide tailored solutions that drive outstanding results. Our dedication to collaboration and innovative solutions ensures that we help you find incredible HR talent who contribute to your organization’s growth and success.
We can help you at every step of the process, from determining employee profiles and role scope, to actively filling positions with an average of 30 days to hire from launch to accepted offer. Contact us today and let us find your next HR leader.
Placement is About More Than Skillset
When we are placing a candidate, we are looking for more than just a skillset. We are looking for a candidate who aligns with your company’s culture, values, and long-term goals. Not only do they need to possess the mentality of a leader and the skills to match your organization’s needs, but they must also have the ethos to ensure a long-term placement with the company.
At Big Wave, we focus on uncovering exceptional talent from a range of talent pools, bringing fresh perspectives to the table by prioritizing candidates that fit your company culture and align with your overall vision. This helps you build a cohesive and motivated team that drives your organization’s success in the long-term, ensuring you aren’t just filling a role, but creating a career.
Recruiting the Right Candidates Keeps Your Culture Thriving
Partnering with Big Wave ensures that your company keeps thriving by placing the right candidates in the right seat. We work with you directly to tailor our services to your unique needs, both short- and long-term. Your organization deserves outstanding people. Contact us to see how your company can benefit from our exceptional talent and global network.
