Executive Recruiter, VP Practice

Company: Google
Location: Austin
Posted on: April 4, 2026

Job Description:

info_outline X Applicants in San Francisco: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. In accordance with Washington state law, we are highlighting our comprehensive benefits package, which is available to all eligible US based employees. Benefits for this role include: Health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance Retirement Benefits: 401(k) with company match Paid Time Off: 20 days of vacation per year, accruing at a rate of 6.15 hours per pay period for the first five years of employment Sick Time: 40 hours/year (increased to 69 hours/year for Seattle) including 5 discretionary sick days per instance Maternity Leave (Short-Term Disability Baby Bonding): 28-30 weeks Baby Bonding Leave: 18 weeks Holidays: 13 paid days per year Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Austin, TX, USA; Atlanta, GA, USA; Chicago, IL, USA; Mountain View, CA, USA; New York, NY, USA; Seattle, WA, USA; San Francisco, CA, USA . Minimum qualifications: 8 years of experience in executive search, advising clients on talent and hiring, managing the search process including setting and adjusting search strategy, working with internal or external research teams, and supporting applicants through the interview and offer process. 8 years of experience in hiring executives (e.g., VP talent). 5 years of experience in the technology sector, in a corporate or executive search firm environment. 4 years of experience in recruiting with AI/ML or cloud technologies. Preferred qualifications: Experience partnering with key stakeholders to deliver high quality search deliverables, including internal executive researchers and external executive search firms. About the job Google's known for our innovative technologies, products and services and for the people behind them. As part of our recruiting team, you're charged with finding the most interesting candidates who bring an entrepreneurial spirit to all they do. You're responsible for guiding candidates through our hiring process and connecting them to the magic of working at Google. You are creative and driven, which allows you to develop lasting relationships with both candidates and hiring managers. You're also comfortable with numbers and drawing insights from analytics to make our hiring process smarter and more efficient. As an Executive Recruiter, VP Practice, you will focus on hiring the best executive talent that is representative of all users, enabling Google to build an innovative and sustainable future. In this role, you will be a trusted advisor to leadership at Google, relied on for advice about the outside talent market and how it compares to the talented Googlers we already have in our organization. You will provide perspective on the external technical talent landscape and deep insights into Google’s business priorities, and will be part of a team developing search strategies and leading engagements to hire vice presidents for Google's technical portfolios. The US base salary range for this full-time position is $165,000-$239,000 bonus equity benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google . Responsibilities Provide guidance to clients as they define the executive technical talent and organization leaders needed to drive Google’s strategy. Act as a domain talent expert and provide valuable assessments and insights based on the knowledge of the talent pool. Engage the research team, network relationships, and other search resources to identify, engage, evaluate, and recruit executive-level applicants. Guide businesses throughout the search process and provide consistent communication and incredible client service. Develop an understanding of each applicant's leadership style, personal background, professional history, and specific fit to the role.

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