Headhunter

Noun

1. A person who practises headhunting, the taking and preserving of a person's head after killing them.
2. One who recruits skilled personnel, especially executive-level ones, for a company.

   "A headhunter called me out of the blue with an offer I couldn't refuse."

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."