Safelite · 2 weeks ago
Sr. Talent Partner, Executive Search
Columbus, OH
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
7+ years expSafelite is a company focused on shaping the leadership future of their organization, and they are seeking a Senior Executive Recruiter to partner with senior executives and HR leaders. The role involves managing the executive hiring process, building relationships, and influencing talent strategies for future growth.
Automotive
Hiring Manager
Lauren Fields
Responsibilities
Build deep, trusted relationships with senior business leaders and HR partners
Advise on leadership talent strategies, market intelligence, and succession planning
Serve as a thought partner who helps the business think long-term about talent
Lead end-to-end executive searches, from crafting compelling position narratives to identifying and engaging high-impact leaders
Be a brand ambassador and storyteller who can authentically articulate our culture and leadership vision
Proactively cultivate relationships with potential future leaders, market influencers, and referral networks to ensure a steady, diverse pipeline of executive talent aligned to our evolving business needs
Maintain ongoing engagement to build long-term relationships that anticipate future opportunities
Partner with HR and senior leadership to manage and facilitate in-house leadership assessment processes
Ensure consistent, equitable evaluation standards across all executive-level hiring, and help drive continuous improvement in how we assess leadership capability and potential
Orchestrate a seamless and personalized experience for every candidate—from first outreach to offer
Coordinate interview logistics, host executive candidates onsite and/or virtually, and ensure every touchpoint reflects excellence and hospitality
Take full ownership of your workflow and tracking
In a lean environment without a formal CRM, maintain your own systems to manage searches, candidate communications, and pipelines
Use data and storytelling to influence hiring decisions
Deliver clear summaries, talent insights, and market reports that inform leadership teams and shape future strategy
Share best practices and help refine our approach as we grow
Qualification
Required
Willing to work onsite in Columbus, OH - North side of town - 4-5 days / week
4-6 years experience in executive recruiting (corporate or retained search), with a track record of hiring VP and C-level leaders
7-9 years experience in an internal talent acquisition program or third-party staffing agency/search firm
1-3 years Working as a Talent Partner to influence and drive business decisions around hiring
Build trusted relationships with senior leaders and influence talent decisions
Deep understanding of leadership assessment, succession planning, and executive evaluation
Source, screen, and interview with a strong talent lens to identify top-tier candidates
Comfortable presenting in-person. Host in-house assessment days and candidate visits onsite
Represent the organization with executive presence and authentic storytelling
Passionate about connecting people to purpose and shaping the future through world-class executive talent
Highly collaborative and committed to building a culture of excellence
Navigate evolving business needs with agility and resilience
Demonstrate situational awareness and proactive problem-solving
Exceptional organization, prioritization, and time management in fast-paced environments
Maintain structure and deliver results without reliance on rigid systems
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree
LinkedIn Recruiter Certification
SHRM-SCP
Company
Safelite
We’re the auto glass experts. Since 1947, we’ve helped people get back to driving safely.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Anne Ritchey
Senior Vice President, Chief Technology Officer
Doug Herron
Chief Financial Officer
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