The Home Depot

Senior Executive Recruiter

The Home Depot$120K — $150K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Georgia, US
Staffing
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of executive recruiting or retained search experience
  • Successful track record recruiting for VP and Officer level roles
  • Strong executive presence and business acumen
  • Exceptional critical thinking and strategic mindset
  • Proficient in leveraging technology and AI in talent sourcing
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Broad cross-functional knowledge across enterprise operations

Responsibilities

  • Research and engage with potential executive talent
  • Ensure compliance with recruitment laws and policies
  • Conduct market analysis to inform hiring strategies
  • Act as a strategic partner to leadership in executive search
  • Oversee the candidate experience for executive-level positions
  • Identify diverse talent pools for organizational diversity
  • Develop relationships with leadership talent to strengthen pipelines

Benefits

  • Flexible work environment with comfortable office settings
  • Minimal overnight travel requirements
  • Opportunity to shape the executive recruitment strategy
  • Access to a vast network of industry leaders
  • Engagement in innovative recruitment practices
Full Job Description
Position Purpose:

The Senior Executive Recruiter supports executive talent acquisition initiatives, ensuring The Home Depot is positioned for continued growth and innovation by recruiting top leaders across strategic business areas. In this role, you will own and manage the full lifecycle for Senior Director and Officer ( VP+) level searches. You will work on some of our most complex and critical leadership talent initiatives, providing key insights and strategies to enhance The Home Depot's ability to hire the most diverse and dynamic leaders in the industry.

Key Responsibilities:
  • 40% Cross Functional Engagement - Research, identify, engage, assess and cultivate relationships with external leadership talent of strategic interest to The Home Depot; Identify emerging and diverse talent pools, develop strong leadership talent networks and leverage world-class talent pipelines for conversion to executive level hires
  • 10% Efficiency and Compliance - Ensure consistency, efficiency and compliance with federal, state and local laws, and company policies. Ensure all talent acquisition activities are compliant with the established sourcing, recruiting, and selection procedures including maintaining appropriate data integrity
  • 20% Research and Analysis - Conduct ongoing market and competitive research and analysis to remain keenly aware of trends in the global business climate, economy and workplace, while understanding their impact on leadership hiring; Use this knowledge to create and execute innovative, functionally aligned executive recruitment strategies in support of The Home Depot's executive talent initiatives
  • 30% Strategic Partnership - Provide strategic, consultative partnership to the executive leadership team and human resources as the enterprise expert on executive search processes while owning the overall executive (Officer) and Director candidate experience; Participate in client (Hiring Manager) meetings on active search engagements, conduct executive talent assessments, candidate


Direct Manager/Direct Reports:
  • This position typically reports to Manager, Executive Recruiting
  • This position has 0 Direct Reports


Travel Requirements:
  • Typically requires overnight travel 5% to 20% of the time.


Physical Requirements:
  • Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.


Working Conditions:
  • Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.


Minimum Qualifications:
  • Must be eighteen years of age or older.
  • Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Prior experience within a retained search firm or in-house executive recruiting team
  • Ability to recruit at the most senior levels of today's largest public and private businesses
  • Strong executive presence, commercial mindset, and business acumen with the ability to interpret enterprise business strategies
  • Exceptional critical thinking capabilities and a strategic mindset to translate trends and analysis into actionable executive talent recommendations
  • Broad cross-functional knowledge across the enterprise
  • Strong presentation and project management experience
  • Tech-savvy and AI-forward approach, with strong experience utilizing multiple sourcing tools, AI methods, and CRM platforms to identify, engage, and cultivate relationships with executive talent


Minimum Education:
  • The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.


Preferred Education:
  • No additional education


Minimum Years of Work Experience:
  • 5


Preferred Years of Work Experience:
  • No additional years of experience


Minimum Leadership Experience:
  • None


Preferred Leadership Experience:
  • None


Certifications:
  • None


Competencies:
  • Decision Quality
  • Persuades
  • Tech Savvy
  • Communicates Effectively
  • Strategic Mindset
  • Ability to gain consensus, develop and deliver against strategic priorities and timelines
  • Exceptional verbal written and communication skills and ability to operate at all levels of the organization including frequent interaction with Senior Leadership
  • Technically savvy with a thorough understanding of research and sourcing tools functionality and capabilities
  • Ability to use data to drive key and impactful decision-making and quality

About The Home Depot

The Home Depot is a home improvement retailing company that combines its physical stores with an online presence to provide customers with innovative products at great value. The company specializes in the fields of retail, home improvement, and customer service. The Home Depot was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.

The Home Depot Careers

Join the vibrant team at The Home Depot, the largest home improvement retailer in the U.S., where your career can flourish in an environment ripe with opportunities for growth and innovation. As a market leader, The Home Depot offers a variety of job opportunities that allow professionals to thrive in a culture that values leadership, diversity, and professional development. Work You’ll Do At The Home Depot, you’ll be part of a team that’s committed to helping homeowners, builders, and do-it-yourselfers bring their visions to life. Our extensive range of job opportunities spans from store operations to supply chain management, from IT to marketing. No matter where you start, you’ll be doing work that matters, impacting our customers' lives and experiences. Transform Your Career Step into a role within The Home Depot and join a network of over 400,000 associates who are as passionate about building their careers as they are about helping our customers. Leadership at The Home Depot means continuous improvement, embracing diversity, and fostering a culture of inclusion and respect that makes us stronger. Innovate with Us Innovation isn’t just a buzzword at The Home Depot; it’s the backbone of how we do business. We are constantly seeking out new technologies and tools to improve every aspect of our operations, from logistics to customer service. Join us, and bring your unique perspective and skills to a team that’s setting the standard for excellence in the retail industry. Grow and Develop The Home Depot is committed to the growth and development of its associates through robust training programs, leadership workshops, and opportunities for advancement. Whether you’re looking for a part-time position or a full-time career, The Home Depot nurtures your professional growth every step of the way. Internship Programs Dive into the professional world through The Home Depot’s internship programs, which offer a dynamic environment to gain hands-on experience and develop critical skills in various business areas. Our internships provide a platform to connect with leaders and peers, enhancing your resume and preparing you for future employment. Benefits and Culture Choosing to start your career at The Home Depot means more than just securing a job. It means you gain access to unparalleled benefits that support your life and well-being, from health insurance to educational assistance. Our commitment to employees is reflected in our open, supportive culture where everyone’s voice is heard, and every team member’s contribution is valued. Join Our Team Ready to take the next step in your career? Explore the wide range of positions available at The Home Depot, where we’re hiring passionate, curious, and innovative team players. Search open positions that match your skills and interests on our Jobs page. Stay Connected Keep up to date with the latest career tips, company news, and industry insights—all from the people who work here. Subscribe to our Careers Blog and personalize your subscription to receive updates that align with your career interests and goals. At The Home Depot, we don’t just offer jobs—we offer careers that make a difference. Join us, and be a part of something bigger as we continue to invest in your future and our shared success.
Learn more about The Home Depot
Size
490,600 employees
Market Cap
$323 billion
Industry
Net Income
$12.8 billion
Founded
1978
5 Year Trend
+9.8%
Revenue
$132.1 billion
NASDAQ

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