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EPAM Systems Lead Recruiter in Los Angeles, California
We are looking for a Senior Executive Recruiter to join our North American Talent Acquisition team, based out of California (Bay Area or Greater Los Angeles) with flexibility for remote or hybrid work at approved EPAM locations. In this role, you will own a portfolio of 8–12 active executive searches at any given time — operating at the intersection of strategic advisory and hands-on delivery, partnering directly with VP- and C-level stakeholders to attract and close the leadership talent that drives EPAM’s growth. You will bring a modern recruiting toolkit that includes AI-powered sourcing, data-driven pipeline management, and a consultative approach to stakeholder engagement. Within your first 90 days, you will be expected to have established trusted relationships with your hiring managers, have active pipelines running on your key requisitions, and be operating as a confident market advisor for your business partners.
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Responsibilities
Lead full-cycle executive search for senior and leadership-level roles across North America, with a primary focus on Enterprise Account Management, Business Consulting, and Technology leadership
Leverage AI-powered sourcing tools — including LinkedIn Recruiter, SeekOut, HireEZ, and generative AI platforms — to build targeted candidate pipelines faster and with greater precision
Use AI and automation tools to accelerate and improve the quality of job description drafting, candidate summaries, outreach messaging, and talent market mapping deliverables
Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders — guiding hiring managers and executives on North American talent market dynamics, compensation benchmarking, candidate assessment, and hiring best practices
Develop and present data-driven pipeline reports and market insights to inform executive-level hiring decisions
Conduct rigorous resume and profile review, applying sharp judgment to flag concerns, assess candidate suitability, and make confident advancement or disqualification decisions
Create compelling, accurate, and motivating candidate experiences — from first outreach through offer close — representing EPAM's brand at the highest level
Design and facilitate structured interview processes, including debrief facilitation, scorecard calibration, and hiring recommendation documentation
Drive offer strategy and candidate closing in partnership with compensation, HR, and business leaders
Collaborate across the North American TA team to share market intelligence, improve sourcing strategies, and contribute to initiatives that elevate the function as a whole
Requirements
8+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, with at least 2 years focused on Director-level and above hiring
Proven track record in executive-level search across Enterprise Account Management, Business Consulting, or adjacent functions in a technology-driven environment
Hands-on experience using AI and modern recruiting technologies to improve sourcing efficiency, candidate quality, and recruiter productivity — and genuine enthusiasm for continuing to push that frontier
Strong ability to advise and influence senior stakeholders, including VP- and C-level leaders, on hiring strategy, North American market realities, and candidate assessment
Demonstrated skill in building and managing structured executive search processes — from intake and sourcing through close — with a high standard of rigor and professionalism
Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and closing skills; comfortable navigating complex offer situations with multiple stakeholders
Data-oriented mindset with the ability to track, report on, and act from recruiting metrics (pipeline conversion, time-to-fill, offer acceptance, source-of-hire)
Self-directed, resilient, and comfortable maintaining momentum on multiple high-priority searches in a fast-moving environment
Nice to have
Experience recruiting within the technology, digital transformation, or IT services sector
Experience with ATS platforms such as Workday, Greenhouse, or SmartRecruiters
Exposure to executive search firm methodologies (retained or contingency)
Active participation in TA communities or industry events (SourceCon, ERE, RecFest, Talent Connect)
Experience hiring across multiple North American markets and time zones
We offer
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (Subsidized)
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter)
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (Company Provided)
Life and AD&D Insurance (Company Provided)
Employee Assistance Program
Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutions
Matched 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
Paid Time Off – the employee will be eligible to accrue 15-25 paid days, depending on specific level and tenure with EPAM (accrual eligibility may change over time)
Paid Holidays - nine (9) total per year
Legal Plan and Identity Theft Protection
Accident Insurance
Employee Discounts
Pet Insurance
Employee Stock Purchase Program
If otherwise eligible, participation in the discretionary annual bonus program
If otherwise eligible and hired into a qualifying level, participation in the discretionary Long-Term Incentive (LTI) Program
This Remote Position Cannot be Performed in New York City.
EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our clients, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential.Engineer the Future with a Career at EPAM (https://www.youtube.com/embed/NU_mnNITn2o?si=IiCxyQ4sr1YJWxDG)
This posting includes a good faith range of the salary EPAM would reasonably expect to pay the selected candidate. The range provided reflects base salary only. Individual compensation offers within the range are based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to: geographic location, experience, credentials, education, training, the demand for the role; and overall business and labor market considerations. Most candidates are hired at a salary within the range disclosed. Salary range: $140,000-$200,000 USD. This position is also eligible for variable compensation incentives. In addition, the details highlighted in this job posting above are a general description of all other expected benefits and compensation for the position.
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.
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Applicants and Employees in Unincorporated Los Angeles County: The Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance (LAFCO) requires employers conducting criminal history checks for applicants or employees to state the job duties for which certain criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship. For this position, these job duties include: engaging with clients, employees, and other third-parties (including the general public); accessing company and client information, IT systems and infrastructure, assets, property, and products, including proprietary coding, programs, applications, and data; and appropriately handling such information, including company and client confidential and personal information. For this reason, certain criminal history may result in the withdrawal of a condition offer of employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the LAFCO and the California Fair Chance Act.
EPAM welcomes all applicants and will consider qualified candidates with criminal history such as arrest and conviction records in a manner consistent applicable law, including the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.
EPAM will not provide new H-1B visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates with existing transferable H-1B status may be considered.
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EPAM Systems, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We recognize the value of diversity and inclusion in creating success for our customers, business partners, shareholders, employees and communities. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, developing and promoting employees without discrimination. As a global employer, this commitment includes complying with all laws in the countries in which we operate. Nevertheless, we believe equal employment practices should not be limited to what the law requires. Equal opportunity and inclusion are essential to motivate, empower and recognize the best in everyone.
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