Executive Sourcer driving talent acquisition strategies to attract top non-technical leaders for OpenAI. Collaborating with recruiters to refine search parameters and build high-quality candidate pipelines.
Responsibilities
Lead research, market mapping, and top-of-funnel strategy across a portfolio of non-technical executive searches (e.g., Finance, Legal, Operations, People, Policy, Comms, GTM).
Build and deliver diverse, high-caliber talent pipelines, proactively identifying exceptional leaders through deep market research, outbound outreach, and ongoing relationship development.
Partner with Executive Recruiters and hiring leaders to refine role requirements, ideal candidate profiles, and search strategies.
Conduct thoughtful first-touch candidate engagement, building trust, assessing interest, and positioning OpenAI’s mission and opportunities with clarity.
Act as a strategic advisor on talent markets, competitive landscapes, compensation trends, and organizational structures.
Develop and maintain evergreen talent networks for repeatable or evolving leadership needs.
Synthesize market signals and insights to help refine search direction, scope, and sequencing.
Navigate highly confidential searches with exceptional judgment, discretion, and operational rigor.
Partner with recruiting operations to ensure accurate documentation, progress tracking, and executive-level updates.
Requirements
5–10+ years of sourcing or research experience, ideally in executive search or high-growth tech.
Proven ability to run research-heavy, zero→one searches and produce strong, targeted pipelines for senior-level roles.
Deep expertise in search strategy, including talent mapping, competitive research, and proactive outreach.
Exceptional written communication—able to craft compelling outreach, talent insights, and search briefs.
Ability to quickly understand and articulate complex leadership roles across Finance, Legal, People, Operations, GTM, and Policy.
Strong relationship-building skills, with an ability to establish credibility and trust at the executive level.
High judgment and discretion, especially when navigating sensitive or confidential leadership searches.
A fast-moving, proactive operating style with strong prioritization skills.
Strong partnership instincts—collaborative, communicative, and comfortable in highly ambiguous environments.
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family, with employer contributions to Health Savings Accounts
Pre-tax accounts for Health FSA, Dependent Care FSA, and commuter expenses (parking and transit)
401(k) retirement plan with employer match
Paid parental leave (up to 24 weeks for birth parents and 20 weeks for non-birthing parents), plus paid medical and caregiver leave (up to 8 weeks)
Paid time off: flexible PTO for exempt employees and up to 15 days annually for non-exempt employees
13+ paid company holidays, and multiple paid coordinated company office closures throughout the year for focus and recharge, plus paid sick or safe time (1 hour per 30 hours worked, or more, as required by applicable state or local law)
Mental health and wellness support
Employer-paid basic life and disability coverage
Annual learning and development stipend to fuel your professional growth
Daily meals in our offices, and meal delivery credits as eligible
Relocation support for eligible employees
Additional taxable fringe benefits, such as charitable donation matching and wellness stipends, may also be provided.
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