head-hunter

noun

1. A savage who cuts off the heads of his enemies, and preserves them as trophies.
2. One who recruits senior personnel for a company.“She was the best headhunter they had ever seen.”
3. A pitcher who throws at the batter's head.“Thankfully, there aren't many headhunters in the modern game.”
4. A player who uses a hockey stick to attempt to strike an opponent's head.“He is known as a goon and a headhunter.”