Headhunter or head hunter can refer to: someone who engages in the cultural practice of headhunting. an informal name for an employment recruiter. a member of the 1st squadron of the 9th Cavalry Regiment of the United States Army. a member of Alpha Company, 980th Engineer Battalion United States Army Reserve. headhunter , a baseball pitcher who aims at a player's head. headhunter , a boxer who only targets punches at his/her opponent's head.