Naviga Recruiting & Executive Search is a leading retained search firm dedicated to elevating our clients' business growth one hire at a time. We specialize in connecting sales, marketing, finance/accounting and operations professionals with organizations looking to achieve exceptional results.
We are seeking a dynamic, results-focused Talent Acquisition Recruiter to join our internal team. This is a unique opportunity to own the full recruiting lifecycle, manage key client relationships, and directly impact our firm s growth through strategic account expansion. If you thrive in a high-autonomy, high-reward environment with unlimited earning potential and a flexible work-life balance, this role is for you.
In this role, you will be the core driver of our client's hiring success, balancing world-class recruiting with strategic account oversight:
We are looking for a candidate who is driven, organized, and has a proven track record of success in a high-stakes environment.
The Ideal Candidate brings the following:
Naviga Recruiting & Executive Search is a leading provider of Contingent Workforce Solutions, Executive Search, Leadership and Individual Contributor hiring, empowering businesses to achieve their strategic objectives through expert talent acquisition. Our specialties include sales, marketing, finance/accounting and operations hiring. With a commitment to excellence and a deep understanding of market trends, Naviga Recruiting & Executive Search helps organizations build high-performing teams and navigate complex workforce challenges. Naviga Recruiting & Executive Search specializes in U.S. Hiring for Global Businesses.
With over 12 years of dedicated experience in executive search and talent acquisition, Amber Wishart brings a wealth of expertise across diverse industries including Capital Equipment, Industrial, Financial Services, Consumer Packaged Goods, Information Technology, and Marketing. At Naviga Recruiting & Executive Search, Amber leads a team of Senior Recruiters while managing a portfolio of core clients, specializing in placing Vice President to C-suite executives across Finance, Accounting, Sales, Operations, and Marketing functions throughout North America.
Before joining Naviga, Amber honed her leadership and operational skills in a family-owned construction business, gaining invaluable insight into how strategic vision and hands-on leadership drive organizational success. This unique perspective shapes her approach to executive search, where she combines a proprietary talent pool and a comprehensive 5-step vetting process to deliver candidates who not only meet skill requirements but also align culturally and strategically with her clients’ long-term goals.
One of Amber’s standout accomplishments includes leading a confidential search for a Chief Marketing Officer at a global fintech company. This complex assignment required a strategic, discreet approach to attract top-tier passive candidates and successfully establish the company’s U.S. leadership presence.
Amber is passionate about maintaining a candidate-centric hiring experience in today’s competitive market, advising clients on the importance of presenting compelling, authentic opportunities to attract top talent. She embraces continuous learning by engaging deeply with candidates and clients alike, enabling her to provide strategic guidance that goes beyond traditional recruitment.
Known internally as the “Non-Ghosting Recruiter,” Amber prides herself on transparent, respectful communication and building strong, lasting relationships with both clients and candidates. Outside of work, she is actively involved in her local church and animal rescue efforts, and serves as Vice President of Membership for her local Toastmasters club, where she enjoys helping others grow their communication skills.
Amber also dedicates time to supporting U.S. Special Operations Forces transitioning to civilian careers, offering personalized guidance that leverages their leadership strengths in new professional opportunities.
Driven by authenticity, hard work, and a passion for meaningful connections, Amber embodies Naviga’s culture of high performance paired with genuine care, making her a trusted advisor and valued leader within the firm.