Executive Recruiter

Global Payments Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Time to support charities and giveback

Parental leave policy

Global recognition platform

Global employee assistance program

Job summary

Global Payments Inc. is expanding its in-house Executive Recruiting function and seeks an experienced executive recruiter to partner with senior leaders across businesses and corporate functions.

You will lead searches, build trust with leadership, and shape a high-impact talent strategy tailored to critical leadership roles. You will manage complex engagements from strategy to close, maintain confidentiality, and drive inclusive sourcing to strengthen representation in leadership and technology

Qualifications

• Experience leading executive searches for senior leaders.
• Trusted talent advisor to executive leadership.
• Strong judgment, discretion, and adaptability in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive candidate information.
• Partner with Head of Executive Recruiting to elevate the function.
• Lead complex executive searches from strategy through close.
• Ensure an exceptional candidate experience through proactive communication.
• Develop long-term talent pipelines for current and future opportunities.
• Drive inclusive sourcing to strengthen leadership diversity across orgs.
• Own the offer process and negotiate with stakeholders.
• Identify and engage executive talent using digital tools and market research.
• Leverage metrics and competitive intelligence to inform hiring decisions.

Skills

Executive search

Talent advisory

Confidentiality

Stakeholder management

Boolean search

Market intelligence

Tools

LinkedIn & social sourcing

Job description

Job Description

Building inclusive teams and developing strong leaders are critical priorities for Global Payments. As we continue to grow our in-house Executive Recruiting function, we are seeking an experienced executive recruiter to partner with senior leaders and help attract exceptional talent across our businesses and corporate functions.

The ideal candidate will have experience leading executive searches and serving as a trusted talent advisor to senior leaders. They will bring informed perspectives on talent markets, assessment approaches, competitive insights, and executive hiring best practices while demonstrating sound judgment and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.

This is an exciting opportunity to help shape and elevate the Executive Recruiting function while having a meaningful impact on Global Payments' continued growth and leadership strategy.

What you will do

• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive and proprietary information regarding all internal and external candidates, always exercising discretion and integrity
• Partner with the Head of Executive Recruiting to build and elevate the Executive Search function at Global Payments
• Serve as a trusted talent advisor to executive leadership, leading complex searches from strategy development through successful close
• Ensure an exceptional candidate experience throughout the search process through proactive communication, thoughtful engagement, timely follow-up, and seamless coordination
• Develop and maintain relationships with executive talent for current and future opportunities through targeted outreach, market engagement, and long-term talent pipelining strategies
• Lead and prioritize inclusive sourcing efforts to support the attraction and hiring of diverse leadership talent. Help shape strategies that strengthen representation across leadership and technology organizations
• Own the offer process and experience, leading executive offer negotiations and partnering with key internal stakeholders through successful close
• Through the use of digital intelligence tools, AI, Boolean search techniques, LinkedIn, social media, and market research, identify and engage executive talent, develop long-lists, and drive conversion to strong short-lists and successful hires
• Leverage recruiting metrics, market intelligence, and talent analytics to inform search strategies and hiring decisions
• Serve as an ambassador for Global Payments, demonstrating strong business acumen and a deep understanding of the company's strategy, products, markets, competitors, and executive talent landscape

What you bring

• 7+ years of experience identifying, engaging, and recruiting executive leadership talent within an Executive Search firm and/or an in-house Executive Search function
• Proven track record of building trust and credibility with senior executives and leadership teams
• Exceptional professional judgment, strong executive presence, and a direct, transparent communication style with the ability to maintain strict confidentiality
• Strong consulting and influencing skills with demonstrated success partnering with stakeholders at all levels of the organization
• Knowledgeable about key industry sectors including fintech, eCommerce, digital media/internet, travel, retail
• Effective problem solver with the ability to navigate ambiguity, collaborate across functions, cut through complexity, and deliver results in rapidly changing environments
• Advanced executive sourcing and market-mapping capabilities, including Boolean search, talent research, social media sourcing, and candidate generation across multiple channels
• Demonstrated ability to synthesize market intelligence and talent insights into actionable recommendations, including talent trends, opportunities, competitive intelligence, and organizational risks
• Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and complex executive searches simultaneously
• Demonstrated ability to assess executive talent and provide informed recommendations on leadership capability, organizational fit, and market competitiveness

Global Payments perks - what we’ll bring for you

• A competitive salary and benefits
• Time to support charities and give back to your community
• Parental leave policy
• Global recognition platform
• Global employee assistance program

What makes a Globalpayer

• Caring. Curious. Passionate. We care deeply about our clients' success. We ask, listen and undefined
• Accountable. Empowered. Innovative. We take accountability – working at pace to own our outcomes. We empower each other to make decisions. We're innovative - always finding better ways to deliver impact
• Connected. Inclusive. Determined. We value personal connections - moving forward together with clarity. We build inclusive and global teams – embracing different perspectives and ideas. It’s always ‘we,’ and never ‘me.’ We're determined to succeed together

EEOC Statement

Global Payments is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. The EEO is the Law poster is available here.

If you are made a conditional offer of employment and will be working in the United States, you will be required to undergo a drug test. In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies and requirements needed to successfully perform the position. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for individuals with qualified disabilities both during the hiring process, as well as to allow the individual to perform the essential functions of the job, if hired.

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