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Full Time

Sr. Recruiter

Talent Ascension Group

Irvine, CA

Filed under Staffing and Recruiting

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Role Summary


Talent Ascension Group is building a different kind of search firm.


We specialize in placing mid-level leaders with the same rigor, precision, and standards most firms reserve for executive search. Our clients trust us because we do not operate like a volume contingency shop. We run structured, high-touch searches focused on quality, fill rate, and long-term fit.


We are hiring a Senior Search Consultant to own searches end-to-end — from market mapping and candidate outreach to assessment, shortlist delivery, and placement. This is not a resume-pushing role. It is for someone who can run disciplined searches, recruit passive talent, and deliver strong outcomes without sacrificing standards.


If you perform in this role, you will become a core production leader inside TAG with meaningful ownership and long-term growth opportunity as the firm scales.


Core Responsibilities - How You’ll Drive Outcomes


1) Own Searches End-to-End

  • Take full ownership of assigned searches
  • Build targeted talent maps
  • Run outbound candidate outreach
  • Conduct structured candidate interviews
  • Present tight, qualified shortlists


2) Deliver High-Caliber Candidates

  • Identify passive, high-performing talent
  • Qualify for skill, scope, motivation, and alignment
  • Pressure-test career moves
  • Maintain high submission-to-interview and interview-to-offer ratios


3) Operate Inside TAG’s Search System

  • Follow defined search process, stages, and standards
  • Maintain clean CRM hygiene
  • Track candidate pipelines and status accurately
  • Surface risks early


4) Partner With Sales & Leadership

  • Participate in search kickoffs
  • Understand client context and success profile
  • Provide market feedback
  • Contribute to refining search playbooks


Who This Is For


You are likely a fit if:

  • You’ve run full-cycle searches with limited supervision
  • You know how to map markets and recruit passive talent
  • You can assess candidates beyond resume fit
  • You manage multiple searches without dropping standards
  • You communicate credibly with clients and senior candidates
  • You care about fill rate, quality, and trust (not just activity)


You probably do not want this role if:

  • You prefer volume over precision
  • You dislike outbound cold calling
  • You need heavy micromanagement
  • You want purely transactional work


What’s In It For You


  • Competitive base salary plus meaningful performance upside
  • Direct exposure to leadership and influence on search execution
  • Ahigh-standard environment where quality matters more than volume
  • Clear path to expanded responsibility as the firm scales


Minimum Requirements


  • 3+ years of experience in sales, full-cycle recruitment, or executive search
  • Demonstrated ability to run searches independently from intake to close
  • Executive presence with professionals and leaders
  • Proven experience recruiting passive talent
  • High standards for process, follow-through, and quality


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