AVP, Executive Recruiting Leader

Description and Requirements
At MetLife, we start each workday with a clear purpose: to help our customers and each other create a confident future. Whether we're building our own careers, supporting victims of natural disasters, creating financial security, assisting those living with a disability, or even protecting pets, we're united by our purpose, guided by empathy, and inspired by each other to make a difference in the lives of our coworkers, customers, communities, and the world at large. For over 150 years, we've been on a remarkable journey-one in which you can help write the next century of innovation in financial services. Come reach your potential at MetLife -- and help the world reach theirs. At MetLife, it's #AllTogetherPossible. Ready to join us?
The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Executive Recruiting Leader to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for leading the executive recruiting function, developing and implementing strategies to attract top executive talent, and ensuring a seamless and efficient recruitment process. This role requires a strategic thinker with a strong background in executive search and a proven track record of successfully placing senior-level executives. This is a hybrid role is based in New York City, New York and will require you to be in the office 3 days per week.
How You'll Help Us Build a More Confident Future

• Develop and execute comprehensive executive recruiting strategies to attract top-tier executive talent.
• Lead and manage the executive recruiting team, providing guidance, mentorship, and support.
• Partner with senior leadership and hiring managers to understand their executive hiring needs and develop tailored recruitment plans and sourcing strategies.
• Build and maintain a strong network of executive candidates through various sourcing channels, including direct sourcing, networking, and partnerships with executive search firms.
• Oversee the end-to-end executive recruitment process, from candidate identification and assessment to offer negotiation and onboarding.
• Ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process, maintaining a high level of professionalism and confidentiality.
• Utilize data and analytics to track and report on key recruitment metrics, identifying areas for improvement and implementing solutions.
• Stay current with industry trends and best practices in executive recruiting, continuously enhancing the recruitment process.

Key Relationships:
• Reports to Head of Global Talent Acquisition
• Direct reports: 5-10
• Key Stakeholders: Business Leaders, HRBPs, Talent Acquisition Leaders
What you Need to Succeed:

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in executive recruiting, with a proven track record of successfully placing senior-level executives.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a high-performing team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with senior leaders and executive candidates.
• In-depth knowledge of executive search methodologies, sourcing techniques, and assessment tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to use data to drive decision-making.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in a global organization and managing executive searches across multiple regions.
• Familiarity with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and other recruitment technologies.
• Certification in executive search or talent acquisition (e.g., AESC, SHRM-SCP).

MetLife Success Principles
• Build Tomorrow - Seize opportunity, Experiment with confidence, Act with urgency.
• Win Together - Seek diverse perspectives, Champion inclusion, Create alignment.
• Own It - Take responsibility; Enable solutions; Deliver what matters.
MetLife Leader Expectations
• Build Effective Teams - Build strong-identity teams that apply diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals.
• Drive Engagement - Create a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives.
• Develop Talent - Develop people to meet their career goals and organization goals.
The salary range for applicants for this position is $157,800-$210,000.
Benefits We Offer
Our U.S. benefits address holistic well-being with programs for physical and mental health, financial wellness, and support for families. We offer a comprehensive health plan that includes medical/prescription drug and vision, dental insurance, and no-cost short- and long-term disability. We also provide company-paid life insurance and legal services, a retirement pension funded entirely by MetLife and 401(k) with employer matching, group discounts on voluntary insurance products including auto and home, pet, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance, as well as Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and digital mental health programs, parental leave, volunteer time off, tuition assistance and much more!
About MetLife
Recognized on Fortune magazine's list of the 2024 "World's Most Admired Companies", Fortune World's 25 Best Workplaces™ for 2024, as well as the 2024 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For ®, MetLife , through its subsidiaries and affiliates, is one of the world's leading financial services companies; providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management to individual and institutional customers. With operations in more than 40 markets, we hold leading positions in the United States, Latin America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.
Our purpose is simple - to help our colleagues, customers, communities, and the world at large create a more confident future. United by purpose and guided by empathy, we're inspired to transform the next century in financial services. At MetLife, it's #AllTogetherPossible . Join us!
Equal Employment Opportunity/Disability/Veterans
If you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at [email protected]. This information will be held in confidence and used only to determine an appropriate accommodation for the application process.
MetLife maintains a drug-free workplace.
$157,800-$210,000
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