Executive Recruiter, Google Cloud
Google · New York, NY
- On site
- Full-time
- $197,000 / year
- New York, NY
Job highlights
- Recruit leadership talent for Google Cloud.
- Advise leaders on talent needs and market.
- Manage end-to-end executive search process.
- Identify and engage top executive talent.
- Collaborate with hiring partners for outcomes.
About the role
About The Job
Google's Executive Recruiting Team (ERT) helps find, engage and hire the next generation of leadership talent across Google. As an Executive Recruiter, you will care about cultivating relationships, have lively, thoughtful conversations with the applicants, and know our organization and its products well enough to articulate life-changing opportunities. As an expert in the talent needs of our business, you will be an adviser to the people you find, engage, and guide through Google’s hiring process. In this role, you will act as a trusted talent advisor, leveraging your experience and domain expertise in technology. You will have an understanding of leaders in the market. Great just isn't good enough for our People Operations team (known elsewhere as "Human Resources"). We bring the world's most innovative people to Google and provide the programs that help them thrive. Whether recruiting the next Googler, refining our core programs, developing talent, or simply looking for ways to inject some more fun into the lives of our Googlers, we bring a data-driven approach that is reinventing the human resources field.Responsibilities
- Partner with leadership to define and acquire the technical talent and organizational leaders required to drive Google’s long-term business strategy.
- Execute proactive search strategies by leveraging Research teams, networks and other search resources to identify, engage, and recruit technical executive-level applicants.
- Lead the end-to-end search process, providing consistent communication and exceptional client service to internal business partners throughout the recruitment lifecycle.
- Conduct applicant assessments, developing an understanding of leadership styles, professional backgrounds, and specific organizational alignment for each role.
- Serve as a domain talent expert, offering strategic insights and valuable talent market assessments based on the knowledge of the engaged landscape.
Key skills/competency
- Executive Search
- Talent Advisory
- Client Management
- Search Process Management
- Executive Hiring
- Technology Sector
- Recruiting
- Hiring Partners
- Compensation Negotiation
- Leadership Talent
Skills & topics
- Executive Recruiter
- Google Cloud
- Talent Acquisition
- Executive Search
- Tech Recruiting
- Leadership Hiring
- Recruitment Strategy
- Talent Advisor
- People Operations
- Hiring Manager
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight executive search experience, tech industry background, and leadership hiring success.
- Craft a compelling cover letter: Showcase your understanding of Google's culture and your advisory approach.
- Prepare for interviews: Practice discussing your experience with executive compensation and full-cycle searches.
- Network strategically: Connect with Google recruiters on LinkedIn to learn more about the role.
- Demonstrate Google Cloud knowledge: Show familiarity with their business and leadership needs.
Technical preparation
Study Google's cloud business and tech needs.,Understand executive compensation negotiation tactics.,Practice identifying leadership qualities in candidates.,Review common executive search methodologies.
Behavioral questions
Describe a challenging executive search you led.,How do you build trust with senior candidates?,Explain your process for advising hiring managers.,How do you stay updated on tech talent trends?
Frequently asked questions
- What is the salary range for an Executive Recruiter at Google Cloud?
- The US base salary range for this full-time Executive Recruiter position at Google Cloud is $136,000-$197,000, plus bonus, equity, and benefits. The exact salary will depend on factors like location, experience, and skills.
- What are the minimum qualifications for the Executive Recruiter role at Google?
- To be considered for the Executive Recruiter role at Google, you need at least 5 years of experience in executive search, client advisory, and managing search processes. You also need 5 years of experience hiring executives (VP+ level) and 3 years in the technology sector.
- What are the preferred qualifications for this Google Cloud executive recruiting position?
- Preferred qualifications include experience running full-life-cycle executive searches with research support, recruiting engineering talent, collaborating with hiring partners, and negotiating executive compensation.
- What is the application deadline for the Executive Recruiter role at Google?
- The application window for this Executive Recruiter position will be open until at least May 11, 2026. However, the opportunity may close earlier based on business needs.
- What benefits does Google offer for this Executive Recruiter role in the US?
- Google offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, generous paid time off (20 vacation days, 40 hours sick time), maternity/baby bonding leave, and 13 paid holidays.
- Can I choose my preferred work location for this Executive Recruiter job at Google?
- Yes, by applying to this position, you will have the opportunity to share your preferred working location from a list of 11 possible US locations, including Mountain View, CA; Ann Arbor, MI; Atlanta, GA; Austin, TX; Boulder, CO; Chicago, IL; New York, NY; Los Angeles, CA; Seattle, WA; San Francisco, CA; and Washington D.C.
- How does Google handle applications with arrest or conviction records for this role?
- Google complies with local ordinances, such as the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment.