Lead Executive Recruiter

Guardian Life; New York (NY); On-site; USD 129,000 - 213,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Executive Recruiter to spearhead their executive recruiting practices. This role involves developing innovative search strategies, analyzing data to enhance performance, and collaborating with senior leadership to attract top talent. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in executive search, strong leadership skills, and the ability to navigate complex environments. Join a dynamic Talent Acquisition team committed to diversity, support, and professional growth, and play a key role in shaping the future of the organization.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in leading executive search functions.
• Ability to build internal networks across a matrix organization.

Responsibilities

• Develop an executive search strategy focusing on best-in-class methods.
• Partner with internal stakeholders for search alignment.

Skills

Executive Search Strategy

Data Analysis

Interpersonal Skills

Leadership Skills

Compensation Structures

Job description

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As our Lead Executive Recruiter, you will lead Guardian’s enterprise-wide executive recruiting practices.

You will be joining a dedicated and collaborative Talent Acquisition team, reporting into the Head of Talent Acquisition. You will play a meaningful role as a core member of the Talent Acquisition leadership team, collaborating, sharing insights and perspectives. You will develop key relationships with internal partners and stakeholders, as well as with Guardian’s senior leadership team, and help to identify and attract top executive talent to the organization.

You Are:

• A self-starter motivated by collaboration, a problem solver who enjoys diving into data, loves navigating complex searches, is thorough, and possesses strong interpersonal skills.

You Will:

• Develop an executive search strategy focusing on best-in-class search and sourcing methods to meet business needs.
• Define success metrics and objectives, and analyze data and insights to evaluate sourcing strategies and improve team performance.
• Partner effectively with internal stakeholders including business leaders, HR Business Partners, and Compensation teams to ensure search alignment.
• Handle all executive searches and provide market mapping and insights to hiring leaders.
• Support HR Business Partners with administrative tasks when using retained executive search partners.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives within the executive recruiting function.
• Lead and develop an Executive Sourcer.

You Have:

• Extensive experience leading an executive search function, either in-house or at an executive search firm, with broad HR knowledge and exposure to HR leadership.
• Expertise in accessing top executive talent, understanding market practices, and proactively identifying passive candidates using sophisticated recruiting techniques.
• Leadership skills that motivate, empower others, and champion Guardian’s values.
• Ability to establish rapport as a trusted advisor at the executive level.
• Gravitas to influence, coach, and lead conversations across organizational levels.
• Experience navigating complex environments with conflicting priorities.
• Ability to build internal networks across a matrix organization.
• Expertise in compensation structures and creating complex offers.

Salary Range: $129,500.00 - $212,750.00. The final salary will depend on the candidate's education, experience, knowledge, and abilities. Additional incentive compensation may apply.

Our Promise: At Guardian, you'll have support and flexibility to achieve your professional and personal goals through skill-building, leadership development, and philanthropic opportunities. We promote diversity and high ethical standards among colleagues.

Inspire Well-Being: Committed to offering supportive, flexible, and inclusive benefits aligned with Guardian’s purpose to inspire well-being. Explore benefits at www.guardianlife.com/careers/corporate/benefits. Benefits are for full-time employees; interns are generally not eligible.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Guardian is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or other protected status.

Accommodations: Guardian provides access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. For accommodations related to the application process or employment, contact [e-mail].

Current Colleagues: Please apply through the internal Jobs Hub in Workday.

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Human Resources

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