Director, Executive Recruitment
The Executive Recruitment Director is responsible for leading the full executive recruitment function for the organization. Operating under limited supervision while exercising independent judgment and leadership, this role identifies, attracts, assesses, and places top tier executive talent while ensuring alignment with organizational strategy, leadership expectations, and cultural fit.The Director partners closely with senior leaders, HR Business Partners, and the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) to define search strategies, drive candidate evaluation, and maintain a high quality, confidential, and professional search process.ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES:Executive Hiring Strategy & Leadership: Leads the enterprise-wide executive recruitment function by establishing strategies, priorities, execution models, and governance frameworks; owns the end-to-end lifecycle for all executive searches including sourcing, assessment, selection, and offer negotiation.Stakeholder Consultation & Alignment: Partners directly with the CHRO, CEO, and Executive Leadership Team (ELT) to define leadership profiles, core competencies, role scopes, and evaluation standards aligned with long-term succession planning.Search Execution & Talent Identification: Conducts proactive talent mapping, market scans, and competitive intelligence to identify high-potential senior talent; manages relationships and contract deliverables with external retained search firms to ensure cost-effective, high-quality delivery.Candidate Experience & Selection Advisory: Advises and coaches senior hiring leaders on structured interviewing techniques, selection discipline, and data-driven decision-making; facilitates formal interview debriefs and ensures a highly confidential, seamless experience for candidates.Process & Governance Frameworks: Maintains a consistent, transparent, and compliant executive hiring process by partnering with compensation, legal, and executive offer governance frameworks; provides regular talent metrics and strategic insights to HR leadership to inform executive workforce planning.(The above statements in this job description are intended to depict the general nature and level of work assigned to the employee(s) in this job. The above is not intended to represent an exhaustive list of accountable duties and responsibilities required).JOB REQUIREMENTSREQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:Bachelor’s degree and 10+ years of progressive experience in Talent Acquisition, including at least 5 years leading executive‑level or retained search work and managing VP, SVP, and C‑suite searches in complex, fast-paced environments advising senior stakeholders; or equivalent combination of education and experience.PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:Master's degree and experience working inside a large, matrixed organization overseeing enterprise‑wide executive recruitment, including prior experience partnering directly with a CHRO, CEO, or Compensation Commi...