Executive Search Team Lead

About Social Discovery Group

Social Discovery Group (SDG) is an umbrella company specializing in social discovery products that address loneliness and disconnection by fostering virtual intimacy. Our diverse portfolio connects individuals across cultures through innovative social entertainment platforms. We assemble a global team of IT professionals and like-minded individuals who work remotely worldwide. Recognized as a two-time “Great Place to Work” (USA & Japan, 2024–2025) and a Top-5 Work-From-Anywhere employer (FlexJobs, 2025).

Primary Responsibilities

• Formulate and execute executive search strategies targeting C-level, managerial, and specialized expert positions.
• Establish internal hiring standards, methodologies, and frameworks tailored for leadership recruitment.
• Integrate industry best practices in candidate sourcing, pipeline management, assessment, and offer procedures.
• Develop a proactive talent pipeline for leadership roles and map market talent to anticipate future hiring needs.
• Promote Social Discovery Group's leadership brand externally to appeal to current and future managerial talent.
• Recruit, mentor, and supervise a team of Executive Search recruiters, managing KPIs, SLAs, and performance evaluations.
• Serve as a strategic consultant to the Founder, C-level executives, and senior stakeholders, leading sensitive and critical hiring initiatives.
• Create advanced assessment tools focusing on competencies, leadership potential, motivation, and cultural compatibility.
• Design and enhance end-to-end executive search workflows and integrate automation using ATS/CRM tools.
• Develop an analytics framework to provide executive reporting and insights on market trends, compensation, and talent availability.
• Strengthen the executive talent brand and employer value proposition at the leadership tier.

Candidate Requirements

• At least three years of hands-on Executive Search experience, including recruiting C-level personnel.
• Proven track record in international executive recruitment.
• Two to three years of leadership experience managing recruitment teams, including hiring, onboarding, and ongoing mentoring.
• Expertise in market mapping, talent intelligence, and competitive analysis.
• Experience in developing and standardizing executive search processes and technologies within an organization.
• Proficiency with metrics, analytics, and recruitment reporting.
• Language proficiency: English at B2+ level and Russian at C1+ level.

Benefits and Perks

• Opportunity to work remotely on a full-time basis.
• Annual vacation entitlement of 28 calendar days.
• Seven additional wellness days for personal time off without requiring sick leave.
• Referral bonuses up to $5000 for successful candidate placements.
• Financial support covering 50% of costs for professional development including training and international conferences.
• Corporate discounts for English language lessons.
• Health benefits with up to $1,000 gross annual compensation if corporate insurance eligibility is unmet, usable for insurance or medical expenses for employees and close family.
• Workplace support including provision or reimbursement (up to $1000 gross every three years) for office or home working setups.
• An internal recognition and rewards system allowing employees to earn bonuses redeemable for merchandise, team activities, and wellness vouchers.