noun
Refers to a person or agency that recruits highly skilled professionals, often from other companies. The term is used in business contexts.
彼はヘッドハンターから連絡を受けて、転職を決めた。
He was contacted by a headhunter and decided to change jobs.
スカウト is a broader term for scouting talent, often in sports or entertainment, while ヘッドハンター specifically targets executive or professional recruitment.
Loanword from English 'headhunter'.