Executive Search Team Lead
Social Discovery Group (SDG) is one of the world's largest groups of social discovery companies, uniting millions of users on dozens of products. SDG solves the problem of loneliness, isolation, and disconnection - transforming virtual intimacy into the new normal. SDG products redefine the way people interact and connect with each other.
Our portfolio includes social entertainment platforms designed to connect people online across different cultures in different parts of the world. This includes globally recognized brands such as DateMyAge, Dating.com, EuroDate, Dil Mil and Cupid Media. SDG has a presence in more than 150 countries.
We bring together a team of like-minded people and IT professionals specializing in the creation and development of globally impactful social discovery products. Our international team of 1000+ professionals and digital nomads works all over the world. Our teams of digital nomads work remotely from Cyprus, Malta, the USA, Armenia, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Montenegro, Poland, Latvia, Serbia, Spain, Portugal, UAE, Israel, Turkey, Thailand, Indonesia, Japan, Hong Kong, Australia and many other locations.
We’re proud to be a two-time “Great Place to Work” winner (USA & Japan, 2024–2025) and a Top-5 Company for Work-From-Anywhere Jobs (FlexJobs, 2025).
We are looking for an Executive Search Team Lead .
Your main tasks will be:
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Function Building & Strategy:
- Develop and implement the Executive Search strategy for C-level, managers and niche expert roles.
- Create internal standards, frameworks, and methodologies tailored to leadership hiring.
- Introduce industry best practices across search/mapping, candidate pipeline, assessment, and offer stages.
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Strategic Talent Pooling for SDG Leadership Roles:
- Build and maintain a proactive pipeline of high-potential leadership candidates for future hiring needs across Social Discovery Group.
- Mapping market talent for critical managerial roles and tracking key profiles even outside of active hiring cycles.
- Develop and promote a strong external leadership brand of Social Discovery Group among managerial talent in the market, while shaping a compelling EVP that resonates with current and future leaders.
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Team Leadership & Development:
- Hire, coach, and lead a team of Executive Search recruiters.
- Set and manage KPIs, SLAs, and performance review processes.
- Foster a high-expertise, high-impact team culture.
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Business Partnering & Stakeholder Management:
- Act as a strategic advisor to the Founder, C-level executives and senior stakeholders.
- Lead confidential and mission-critical hiring projects.
- Manage stakeholder expectations and ensure alignment on candidate profiles and process.
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Executive Assessment & Selection:
- Develop and implement deep assessment tools: competency interviews, leadership potential evaluation, motivation analysis, and cultural fit.
- Process Optimization & Automation
- Design and implement an end-to-end Executive Search process (from intake to onboarding).
- Drive automation and digitalization through ATS/CRM systems and reporting tools.
- Standardize processes.
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Data, Analytics & Reporting:
- Build a robust analytics framework.
- Deliver regular executive-level reporting and market insights to C-Level.
- Monitor and report on market trends, compensation benchmarks, and talent availability.
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Leadership Branding:
- Strengthen the executive talent brand and employer value proposition (EVP) at the leadership level.
We expect from you:
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Recruitment Experience:
- Minimum 3 years of experience in Executive Search, including C-level roles.
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International Recruitment:
- Proven experience in international Executive Search.
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Leadership Experience:
- Minimum 2-3 years of experience in team leadership, hiring and onboarding recruiters, and regular one-on-one meetings.
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Market Mapping:
- Strong expertise in market mapping, talent intelligence, and competitive analysis.
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