Leadership Recruiter

Executive Recruiter

The Executive Recruiter will partner and collaborate with Executives and Senior leaders to identify, hire and onboard senior-level talent into the organization. The Executive Recruiter will lead full-life cycle recruiting activities and proactively build relationships with potential senior-level candidates and diverse organizations to communicate the employer brand and value proposition. This role will work closely with business leaders and HR to transform organizational capability and build succession plans to drive continued business growth and outcomes. The position is a hybrid position based in our New York Office, and will report into the Director, Talent Acquisition.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with executive team and senior leaders to understand strategic business needs and talent objectives.
• Collaborate with business leaders and HR to develop proactive strategies to build a succession pipeline across multiple functions.
• Devise and execute a targeted research strategy, including market analysis, competitive market insights, and industry trends.
• Perform full life cycle recruiting with a continuous improvement mindset and metrics-driven approach.
• Actively build relationships and network with passive candidates, diversity associations, etc. to expand the talent pipeline of diverse leaders.
• Demonstrate creative and direct sourcing strategies to identify senior level talent, including social media, Boolean search methods and networking.
• Articulate a compelling and consistent narrative to prospective candidates that aligns with the organization's brand and employer value proposition.
• Stay abreast of new trends and forward-looking capabilities (e.g., AI) to continuously transform the recruiting process for greater efficiency, speed to hire and improved candidate experience.
• Elevate the capability of the broader Talent Acquisition team through coaching, knowledge sharing and best practice sharing.

Qualifications:

• BS degree in Human Resources or related field; minimum of 5 years as an executive recruiter.
• Proficient in using applicant tracking systems (ATS), recruiting software and candidate databases.
• Excellent knowledge of functional area of expertise (market status, trends, competitive intelligence).
• Ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders (internal customers, peers) with a customer first mindset and holistic view of the organization.
• Strong oral and written skills and ability to communicate clearly and concisely at all levels in the organization.
• Ability to influence outcomes and negotiate effectively with key stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and high judgment throughout the recruiting process.
• Ability to be agile and resilient; manage multiple projects and initiatives with minimal oversight in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

At Foot Locker, we value innovation, authenticity, and integrity in all that we do. To uphold the security and fairness of our hiring process, we ask that candidates refrain from using AI tools, including ChatGPT, during interviews and assessments. To ensure a smooth and secure experience, please review the following guidelines: Cameras must be on for all virtual interviews. AI tools are strictly prohibited during interviews or assessments. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we work together to create a transparent and equitable hiring experience.

Benefits:

• The annual base salary range is $85,000-$105,000, this range represents the anticipated low and high end of the salary for this position. This role is also eligible to receive short term incentives that align with individual and company performance.
• Salary will be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.
• Salary is one component of the Foot Locker, Inc. total compensation package, which includes the below.
• Foot Locker Benefits: Employee Discount Paid Time Off Medical | Dental | Vision Coverage 401(k) | Roth 401(k) Life Insurance Flexible Spending Account Opportunities for Advancement Tuition Reimbursement for Qualified Courses Strong Company Culture Employee Resource Groups