Associate Executive Recruiter

Description

At CDW, we make it happen, together. Trust, connection, and commitment are at the heart of how we work together to deliver for our customers. It's why we're coworkers, not just employees. Coworkers who genuinely believe in supporting our customers and one another. We collectively forge our path forward with a level of commitment that speaks to who we are and where we're headed. We're proud to share our story and Make Amazing Happen at CDW.

Job Summary

The Associate Executive Recruiter supports the execution of executive recruiting activities at CDW by providing high-quality coordination, research, sourcing support, and operational excellence. This role works closely with Executive Recruiters and HR stakeholders to ensure a seamless, professional, and high-touch experience for executive candidates and internal partners.
This position is ideal for an early-career recruiting professional seeking exposure to executive-level talent acquisition while developing foundational skills in executive search operations, research, and sourcing under the guidance of senior recruiters.

What you'll do

• Coordinate complex interview scheduling for executive-level candidates across multiple stakeholders and time zones.
• Manage candidate logistics including interview itineraries, travel coordination, and meeting materials.
• Serve as a professional point of contact for candidates throughout the interview process.
• Prepare interview packets, candidate profiles, and briefing materials.
• Maintain accurate records in ATS, CRM, and executive search tracking tools.
• Support offer-related logistics, background checks, and pre-employment workflows.
• Ensure adherence to confidentiality and governance standards.
• Conduct executive-level sourcing and research using LinkedIn Recruiter and related tools.
• Support development of executive talent pipelines through research and outreach.
• Assist with market mapping and competitive research.
• Develop candidate research summaries to support search efforts.
• Search Operations & Process Support
• Support execution of executive searches through coordination and tracking.
• Assist with initial candidate screening under guidance of senior recruiters.
• Track pipeline activity and search milestones.
• Follow established recruiting processes and suggest improvements.

What we expect of you
Minimum basic requirements

• Bachelors degree OR 4+ years of experience in recruiting coordination, talent acquisition support, or sourcing roles.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with ATS, CRM, and sourcing tools.

Preferred skills, experience and qualities

• Exposure to executive-level recruiting environments.
• Experience supporting multiple searches simultaneously.
• Interest in developing executive recruiting capabilities.

Pay range: $ 58,000-$80,400 depending on experience and skill set
Benefits overview: https://cdw.benefit-info.com/

CDW is committed to being an AI-fluent organization

As a leader, you will champion and be accountable for our vision of becoming an AI-fluent organization. We expect leaders to model curiosity, encourage responsible AI adoption, and foster a culture of continuous learning. You don't need deep technical expertise, but you should be comfortable exploring how AI can enhance strategy, decision-making, and team performance. Your role includes guiding others in building confidence and capability with AI tools and practices, while promoting openness to experimentation and shared learning.

We make technology work so people can do great things.

CDW is a leading multi-brand provider of information technology solutions to business, government, education and healthcare customers in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada. A Fortune 500 company and member of the S&P 500 Index, CDW helps its customers to navigate an increasingly complex IT market and maximize return on their technology investments. Together, we unite. Together, we win. Together, we thrive.

CDW is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by state and local law.

CDW is committed to fostering an equitable, transparent, and respectful hiring process for all applicants. During our application process, CDW's goal is to get to know you as an applicant and understand your experience, strengths, skills, and qualifications. While AI can help you present yourself more clearly and effectively, the essence of your application should be authentically yours. To learn more, please review CDW's AI Applicant Notice.