Head, Executive Talent Acquisition

Trane Technologies plc; Davidson (NC); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 217,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401K match

Job summary

Trane Technologies plc is seeking a seasoned executive talent professional to lead full-cycle searches and shape the executive talent COE. You will partner with the ELT and HR leaders to build pipelines, assess leadership, and drive internal mobility for senior roles.

This role blends executive search craft with organizational capability building, demanding discretion, strategic thinking, and strong communication with C-suite stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive executive recruiting experience leading VP+ searches.
• Proven track record building or scaling a talent function or COE.
• Executive presence with senior leaders and candor under pressure.
• Strong judgment and decision-making in ambiguity.
• Deep expertise in assessment methodologies and tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle executive searches across the global enterprise with senior stakeholders.
• Collaborate with ELT and HR leaders to align talent strategy and pipelines.
• Build, govern, and scale an internal Executive Talent COE and mobility programs.
• Manage trusted advisory relationships and ensure a thoughtful candidate experience.

Skills

Executive recruiting

Leadership presence

Assessment expertise

Internal mobility

Communication skills

Collaboration

Stakeholder management

Tools

Hogan

Korn Ferry

Job description

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Learn about our benefits designed for you to Thrive at work and at home.

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Where is the work

Monday to Thursday, work onsite with your colleagues. Fridays, choose your work location, balancing what your work requires.

About the Role

This is a rare opportunity for a seasoned executive talent professional to do meaningful work at two levels simultaneously: execute full-cycle search for our most consequential leadership roles while building the philosophy, and practices that will define how we identify, attract, and develop senior talent for the long term.

Reporting to the Vice President of Talent and Organization Capability, this role sits at the intersection of executive search craft and organizational capability building. The right person brings the poise and discretion of a trusted advisor to the C-suite, the rigor of a strategic talent partner, and the builder’s mindset to create something lasting.

Executive Search and Full-Cycle Recruitment

• Lead full-cycle executive searches across the global enterprise, partnering directly with senior business leaders, the ELT and our senior HR leaders.
• Collaborate with internal sourcing team on select searches ensuring we’re finding the best talent in the world.
• Develop comprehensive sourcing strategies that go beyond reactive posting - building pipelines, cultivating relationships, and mapping markets proactively.
• Facilitate rigorous assessment processes that evaluate both capability and leadership capacity, integrating structured interviews, behavioral assessment, and third-party tools where appropriate.
• Serve as a trusted advisor and thought partner to hiring leaders throughout the search process, bringing a point of view while remaining responsive to business needs.
• Manage candidate experience at the executive level with the care and discretion the audience expects.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Partnership

• Build credibility and partnership at the ELT level; know when to advise, when to align, and when to hold a position.
• Partner closely with HRBPs, Total Rewards, and the broader Talent team to ensure executive hiring is connected to the full talent ecosystem.
• Represent Trane Technologies externally as a brand ambassador in the executive talent market.

COE Development & Internal Mobility

• Continuously improve the foundational frameworks, processes, and standards for an enterprise Executive Talent COE - from search methodology to onboarding integration.
• Build and scale an internal executive mobility program, partnering with HRBPs and business leaders to surface internal talent for senior opportunities.
• Cultivate and lead agency and partner relationships to understand the market and build pipelines.
• Establish talent intelligence practices - competitive landscaping, succession bench insights, market compensation data - to inform both search and strategic workforce planning.
• Create enabling tools and resources for the broader HR community, including search templates, assessment guides, and hiring manager playbooks.
• Define and track meaningful metrics: time-to-fill, quality-of-hire, internal mobility rates, offer acceptance, and retention at 12 months.

What You Bring

• 10+ years of progressive executive recruiting experience, with demonstrated success leading VP+ searches in a complex, matrixed organization or top-tier search firm.
• Proven track record building or significantly scaling a talent function, program, or COE - not just executing within one.
• Executive presence: able to engage peers and senior leaders with confidence, candor, and credibility; a trusted voice in the room.
• Sound judgment, especially under ambiguity - knows when to move fast and when to slow down; brings calm and clarity under pressure.
• Deep expertise in assessment methodology; experience with tools such as Hogan, Korn Ferry, or similar is a plus.
• Strong understanding of internal mobility as a talent lever, with experience or genuine curiosity about building internal pipelines for senior roles.
• Collaborative by nature - builds bridges across functions, earns trust quickly, and operates without ego.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; able to translate complex talent data and insights into clear recommendations for senior stakeholders.

Who Thrives Here

This role is right for someone who is energized by both the craft of search and the challenge of building. You’re as comfortable in a whiteboard session designing a process as you are managing a nuanced search with a demanding hiring leader.

You know that executive recruiting at this level is as much about relationships, judgment, and timing as it is about sourcing technique. You bring energy without ego, opinions without rigidity, and an unshakeable commitment to doing right by the business and by the candidates in your care.

The salary range posted below is the base salary range. This position does also include an incentive plan and overall total direct compensation range is 250k-325k.

Annual Base Salary Range or Hourly Base Pay Range

$174,515.00 - $217,200.00

Compensation Type

Salary

Incentive Eligible

Yes

Sales Commission Eligible

No

Disclaimer: We strive to provide competitive compensation for this position, tailored to a variety of factors. The actual compensation will depend on elements such as seniority, merit, geographic location, education, experience, travel requirements, and union designation. Our compensation range is generally based on the national average for the country. Additionally, benefits may vary depending on the region, business alignment, union involvement, and employee status.

Thrive at work and at home

• Benefits kick in on DAY ONE for you and your family, including health insurance and holistic wellness programs that include generous incentives - WE DARE TO CARE!
• Family building benefits include fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.
• Paid time off includes up to 15 vacation days, paid holidays, sick leave, and additional options to support volunteer and parental leave.
• 401K match up, educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support.

Disclaimer: Benefit offerings may vary by site as well as Collective Bargaining Agreements and local/state regulations

Safety Sensitive Role

No

The company designates certain roles as Safety Sensitive. Safety Sensitive roles may require that you pass additional drug screening.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs. We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.