Global Executive Recruitment Lead

We're Celonis, the global leader in execution management and process mining technology, and one of the 50 most valuable private companies in the world. We believe that every company can unlock its full execution capacity - and for that, we need you to join us.
Location: US (East Coast), Madrid, Munich, London
As Global Executive Recruiting Lead at Celonis, you will play a critical role in leading and managing the executive search function of our organization. Reporting into the Global Head of Talent Acquisition, you will be responsible for developing and executing effective talent strategies to identify, attract, and recruit top-level executives who possess the skills, experience, and leadership qualities that align with our company's vision and goals. Your primary objective will be to build out a high touch, high caliber executive search function that drives the company's success and a culture of excellence.
Responsibilities:
Leadership and Strategy

• Develop and implement a comprehensive executive search strategy aligned with the organization's business objectives and growth plans
• Collaborate with senior leadership to understand talent needs, create executive position profiles, and establish recruitment priorities
• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices to continuously improve and build upon the executive search process
• Be seen as a expert in executive recruitment, sharing expertise and mentorship throughout our organization of TA professionals

Talent Identification and Acquisition

• Conduct thorough research and market analysis to identify and source potential executive candidates from diverse sources
• Build and maintain a strong network of industry contacts to tap into broad talent pools at all times
• Identify and cultivate partnerships and relationships with relevant peers, groups, associations, vendors (i.e.- agencies, executive networks, etc.)
• Lead and participate in candidate sourcing and screening processes to assess suitability and fit for executive roles

Candidate Evaluation and Selection

• Conduct in-depth interviews and assessments to evaluate candidates' skills, qualifications, leadership competencies and potential
• Work closely with the hiring committee and key stakeholders to facilitate candidate selection decisions and offer negotiations

Employer Branding and Candidate Experience

• Enhance the company's employer brand through targeted marketing efforts, networking events, and other branding strategies to attract top executive talent
• Live and breathe the company values, creating a positive and engaging candidate experience throughout the recruitment process

Reporting and Analytics

• Provide regular updates and reports to senior leadership on the progress of executive search activities, key metrics, and market talent trends
• Utilize data and analytics to continuously refine the executive search process and make data-driven decisions

Requirements

• Ideally Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. A Master's degree is a plus.
• Proven experience (typically 8+ years) in executive search, or combination of professional recruitment plus executive recruitment (with a demonstrated focus on senior-level positions).
• Demonstrated success in recruiting and securing top-tier executive talent (VP+).
• Experience in creating and leading inclusive recruitment strategies that focus on hiring diverse talent at the executive level.
• Demonstrated experience building an end to end executive recruiting process including ATS best practices, data analytics, reporting, interview competency alignment, feedback forms, etc.
• Strong leadership and project management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop others
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with proven experience interacting effectively and influencing senior executives and stakeholders across multiple levels, geographies and verticals
• In-depth knowledge and execution of executive search methodologies, industry trends, and best practices
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple executive searches simultaneously
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality in handling sensitive information
• Familiarity with applicant tracking systems (ATS), candidate relationship management (CRM) tools, and internal mobility platforms, along with other recruitment tools for sourcing, assessing, recruiting and onboarding of executive level talent internally and externally

What Celonis can offer you:

• The unique opportunity to work within a new category of technology, Execution Management
• Investment in your personal growth and skill development (clear career paths, internal mobility opportunities, L&D platform, mentorships, and more)
• Great compensation and benefits packages (equity (restricted stock units), life insurance, time off, generous leave for new parents from day one, and more). For intern and working student benefits, click here
• Physical and mental well-being support (subsidized gym membership, access to counselling, virtual events on well-being topics, and more)
• A global and growing team of Celonauts from diverse backgrounds to learn from and work with
• An open-minded culture with innovative, autonomous teams
• Business Resource Groups to help you feel connected, valued and seen (Black@Celonis, Women@Celonis, Parents@Celonis, Pride@Celonis, Resilience@Celonis, and more)
• A clear set of company values that guide everything we do: Live for Customer Value, The Best Team Wins, We Own It, and Earth Is Our Future

About Us
Celonis enables customers to optimize their business processes. Powered by its leading process mining technology, Celonis provides a unique set of capabilities for business executives and users to continuously find improvement opportunities within and across processes, and execute targeted actions to rapidly enhance process performance. This optimization yields immediate cash impact, radically improves customer experience, and reduces carbon emissions. Celonis has thousands of implementations with global customers and is headquartered in Munich, Germany and New York City, USA with more than 20 offices worldwide.
Celonis is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment and equal opportunity in all aspects of employment. We will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination or harassment of any kind. We make all employment decisions without regard to race/ethnicity, color, sex, pregnancy, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, national origin, citizenship status, religion, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other factor protected by applicable anti-discrimination laws. As a US federal contractor, we are committed to the principles of affirmative action in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Different makes us better.
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