Lowe’s

Sr Director - Executive Talent Acquisition

Lowe’s$160K — $200K *
Staffing
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business or equivalent experience
  • 11 years in HR and executive recruiting, with experience in corporate and agency settings
  • 8 years fostering strategic relationships with external search partners
  • 6 years developing metrics to assess recruiting effectiveness
  • 5 years leading and mentoring diverse teams

Responsibilities

  • Lead a seamless executive search process for VP and above roles
  • Develop talent intelligence to understand the competitive recruitment landscape
  • Direct executive search strategies including planning and analytics
  • Understand officer-level competencies to target high-level candidates
  • Build internal sourcing capabilities for sustained talent acquisition
  • Drive diversity and inclusion strategies in executive recruiting
  • Ensure exceptional candidate experiences throughout the interview process

Benefits

  • Flexible work options to promote work-life balance
  • Comprehensive health and wellness programs
  • Career development and training opportunities
  • Employee discounts on products and services
  • Retirement savings plan with company match
Full Job Description
Your Impact
The Senior Director, Executive Talent Acquisition is responsible for creating, building and leading Lowe's Executive Talent Acquisition. This role will be responsible for hiring all executive talent, which includes all VP and above roles, select Senior Director positions, and other hard-to-hire business critical positions. This leader plays a key role in the recruitment of talent needed to meet business goals and growth targets. This individual will be a member of Lowe's senior Talent Acquisition leadership team and will have accountability for building and maintaining strong relationships with executives across the company. This role will create a blended executive recruiting model leveraging internal and external search partners.

What You Will Do
  • Leads and delivers a seamless executive search process that effectively sources, attracts, assesses, selects, and on-boards talent for VP+ roles
  • Develops talent intelligence and mapping to understand the competitive landscape and opportunities for recruitment
  • Directs all aspects of executive search strategies, including but not limited to business planning, forecasting, search execution, and business analytics
  • Understands Lowe's officer-level competencies and success profiles, and develops search strategies to target high-level external candidates
  • Builds direct sourcing capability internally which includes evaluating, recommending and implementing systems, processes, and people, with both a short and long-term talent view
  • Helps streamline decision-making around external and internal talent to create robust and diverse slates to ultimately identify "best-in-class" talent for roles across the enterprise. Collaborates to understand the existing leadership pipeline, talent gaps, and align strategies to address critical capabilities and develop integrated diversity and inclusion talent strategies
  • Builds strong and trusted relationships with executives across Lowe's business
  • Partners with, influences, and acts as an expert resource to advise HR Business Partners (HRBPs) and leaders to equip and enable them to execute strategies, plans, and practices
  • Develops and holds team accountable for metrics to measure effectiveness of processes and candidate experience/outcome. Identify, capture and report on relevant recruitment performance metrics such as: candidate and hiring manager experience, conversion, market factors.
  • Evaluates and advises on the impact of long-range planning and new programs/strategies and regulatory action as those items impact the talent acquisition functional strategies, capabilities, and programs
  • Partners with and advises business leaders in assessing pipeline and projecting talent needs at all levels
  • Drives diversity and inclusion strategies and actions for executive recruiting initiatives
  • Identifies, utilizes, and builds strong relationships with a select number of executive recruiting partners and sourcing providers. Ensures providers meet expectations and that the best recruiters in the space are being effectively used by Lowe's
  • Develops, implements and oversees a high-touch, executive- referral program
  • Leads continuous improvement efforts to ensure Lowe's delivers best-in-class executive recruiting processes
  • Manages an exceptional candidate experience before, during and after the Lowe's interview process


Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree Business or a similar discipline or equivalent years of experience in lieu of education requirement, if applicable
  • 11 Years Broad experience in human resources and executive recruiting, preferably with combination of corporate and executive search agency experience. Track record of working at/with the highest companies for a multi-billion dollar, global, complex, and matrix environment.
  • 8 Years Experience maintaining strategic relationships with external search partners and related vendors, ensuring that there is an effective partnership resulting in the acquisition of exceptional executive talent. Experience negotiating all firms' agreements and ensuring that there is an overall vendor strategy and positive ROI.
  • 6 Years Experience establishing comprehensive metrics to track executive recruiting effectiveness and overall talent acquisition strategy alignment to the business.
  • 5 Years Proven experience hiring, leading and motivating a diverse team of leaders who will translate strategy into action. Also, experience serving as a leader, mentor, and coach to the team.


About Lowe’s

Lowe's Careers

Joining Lowe's means becoming part of a team that is committed to fostering an environment of growth, innovation, and leadership. As one of the leading home improvement companies, Lowe's offers unparalleled job opportunities and a culture that values diversity and professional development. Work You'll Do At Lowe's, your work will directly impact our mission to help people love where they live. Whether you're involved in the direct sales process, product development, or customer service, your role will contribute to our industry-leading standards. Transform Your Career Leverage your skills and drive in a position that empowers you to lead projects and initiatives that redefine the retail experience. Lowe's is at the forefront of the industry, combining retail, technology, and customer service to create unique experiences for consumers. Join a team of dedicated professionals who are there to support your career aspirations and help you grow both personally and professionally. With over 300,000 team members, Lowe's is a place where you can cultivate a career filled with innovation and opportunities. Lowe's Professional Growth and Opportunities We are committed to the professional growth of every team member. Lowe's offers a variety of career paths and opportunities for advancement, including leadership roles in numerous departments. Whether you're seeking a part-time position or a full-time career, Lowe's provides the training and resources needed to advance and excel. Internship Programs Start your career with Lowe's through our dynamic internship programs. These opportunities provide hands-on experience and a chance to engage in meaningful work that impacts our business. Interns at Lowe's gain invaluable skills, work alongside experienced professionals, and are considered for full-time positions upon successful completion of the program. Benefits and Culture Lowe's is dedicated to maintaining a culture that promotes diversity and inclusion. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports the health, well-being, and financial security of our employees and their families. Benefits include health insurance, retirement plans, and employee discounts, among others. Networking and Innovation Stay connected and ahead in your career through Lowe's commitment to innovation and networking. Our team members have access to cutting-edge technology and are encouraged to think outside the box to solve challenges. Networking within the company is supported through various groups and initiatives, fostering connections that can lead to career advancement. Join Our Team Explore the job opportunities at Lowe's that match your skills and interests. We are always looking for passionate, curious, and solution-driven team players. Start your journey with Lowe's today and be part of a company that values hard work and dedication. Stay Up to Date Keep informed with the latest in career tips, company news, and industry insights—all from the people who work at Lowe's. Our careers blog provides valuable content that can help you navigate your professional journey. Job Alert Emails Customize your subscription to receive job alerts and insider tips tailored to your preferences. Discover the exciting and rewarding career opportunities that await at Lowe's. SEARCH LOWE'S JOBS At Lowe's, your career is in your hands. Build it with us and be part of a team that is changing the future of retail.
Learn more about Lowe’s
Size
200,000 employees
Market Cap
$120.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
$5.8 billion
Founded
1946
5 Year Trend
+8.2%
Revenue
$89.5 billion
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