Executive Recruiter (Contractor)

Overview

About the Role & Team

IDC is seeking an experienced Contract Executive Recruiter to support talent acquisition at the leadership level. This individual will partner closely with senior stakeholders to identify, engage, and deliver top executive talent across IDC's research, sales, and operations functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle executive searches for director-level and above positions across IDC's global teams
• Partner with hiring managers and senior leadership to define role requirements, candidate profiles, and search strategy
• Source passive candidates through direct outreach, networking, LinkedIn Recruiter, and industry channels
• Conduct in-depth candidate screenings and present qualified talent with clear, concise assessments
• Manage candidate experience from initial outreach through offer acceptance
• Provide market intelligence and compensation benchmarking to inform hiring decisions
• Maintain accurate pipeline tracking and provide regular search updates to stakeholders

Qualifications

• 8+ years of executive recruiting experience, ideally with a mix of retained search firm and in-house experience
• Proven track record placing director, VP, and C-suite candidates
• Experience recruiting within research, technology, media, or professional services industries strongly preferred
• Strong sourcing skills and deep familiarity with LinkedIn Recruiter and ATS platforms
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple searches simultaneously, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment
• Exceptional executive presence

Contract Details

• Contract duration: 3 months with potential for extension
• Hours: full time
• Compensation: $40-$70 hourly rate

Why This Role Stands Out At IDC, your work helps shape how the world understands technology and where it goes next. You collaborate with curious, high-caliber colleagues who value rigor, integrity, and shared success. As the premier global provider of trusted technology intelligence, IDC equips business and technology leaders with the evidence they need to make confident decisions. Our insights inform strategy, investment, and innovation across industries and regions.

Recognized by IIAR as Analyst Firm of the Year for five consecutive years, IDC sets the standard for credibility and impact. With more than 1,000 analysts worldwide and a truly global perspective, we combine deep expertise with practical relevance. Here, your ideas matter, your voice is heard, and your contributions provide the insights leaders rely on every day. It is meaningful work, backed by a culture that supports growth, collaboration, and long-term career development with a globally respected brand.

Compensation Transparency

At IDC, we are committed to fair and equitable pay practices. Employees are compensated equitably for their work, aligned with their skills and experience. Salary and incentive structures are determined through a rigorous process that considers experience, education, certifications, role-specific requirements, internal equity, and verified U.S. market data from an independent third-party partner.Equal Opportunity Employer

IDC is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. Employment eligibility verification required. We participate in E-Verify.