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The Senior Lead identifies and attracts senior leadership talent to build external pipelines and support active executive searches. They partner with HR and business leaders to translate market intelligence into actionable hiring strategies and long-term succession plans.
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Newell Brands is a leading consumer products company with a portfolio of iconic brands like Graco®, Coleman®, Oster®, Rubbermaid®, Sharpie® and Yankee Candle® - and 24,000 talented teammates around the world. Our culture is built on values in action: Integrity, Teamwork, Passion for Winning, Ownership, and Leadership. We work together to win, grow, and make a real impact—supported by a high-performing, inclusive, and collaborative environment where you can be your best, every day.
The Senior Lead, Executive Talent Acquisition identifies, attracts, and builds relationships with senior leadership talent for active executive searches and future succession needs. This senior individual contributor partners with Executive Talent Acquisition, HR Business Partners, Talent Management, and business leaders to develop strategic sourcing plans, market intelligence, and external leadership pipelines for critical roles.
The ideal candidate brings executive sourcing expertise, disciplined research practices, and a succession-planning mindset. They build trusted relationships with leadership talent over time and translate market intelligence into actionable strategies that support executive hiring and long-term leadership continuity.
Executive Search & Talent Identification
Partner with Executive Talent Acquisition leaders to execute senior-level and executive searches, including Senior Director, Vice President, Senior Vice President, General Manager, and C-Suite roles.
Develop sourcing strategies aligned with business needs, talent market dynamics, and organizational growth priorities.
Identify, engage, assess, and present executive candidates for active searches.
Build relationships with passive senior leadership talent across priority industries and functions.
External Succession Planning & Leadership Pipelines
Build external leadership pipelines for high-impact enterprise roles and succession-critical positions.
Identify leaders who can address anticipated vacancies, growth needs, organizational changes, and succession gaps.
Align external succession strategies with workforce and leadership planning partners.
Monitor and assess talent availability within key competitor organizations and adjacent industries.
Maintain pipeline activity, talent maps, and candidate documentation in CRM and recruiting systems.
Market Mapping & Talent Intelligence
Conduct executive talent market research, competitor analysis, and organizational mapping.
Translate market insights into talent intelligence reports, recommendations, and succession planning support.
Develop target company lists and leadership landscape assessments.
Candidate Relationship Management
Manage long-term relationships with executive talent in priority pipelines.
Represent the organization professionally within executive talent networks, industry associations, and professional communities.
Deliver a high-quality candidate experience across executive talent interactions.
Executive Recruiting Collaboration
Partner with Executive Recruiters on active searches and strategic hiring initiatives.
Shape intake materials, candidate profiles, leadership competencies, and evaluation criteria.
Recommend candidate shortlists and succession prospects to recruiting partners and business leaders, with supporting market context.
Support talent review discussions, pipeline reviews, and executive recruiting update meetings.
Qualifications
8-10 years of experience in executive recruiting, executive sourcing, or retained search.
Success engaging passive executive and senior leadership talent.
Experience building pipelines for senior leadership and executive-level roles.
Strong research, networking, and relationship-building capabilities.
Ability to influence stakeholders and communicate effectively with senior leaders.
Strong project management and organizational skills.
Proficiency with ATS, CRM, LinkedIn Recruiter, and talent intelligence tools.
Newell Brands (NASDAQ: NWL) is a leading global consumer goods company with a strong portfolio of well-known brands, including Rubbermaid, Sharpie, Graco, Coleman, Rubbermaid Commercial Products, Yankee Candle, Paper Mate, FoodSaver, Dymo, EXPO, Elmer’s, Oster, NUK, Spontex and Campingaz. We are focused on delighting consumers by lighting up everyday moments. Newell Brands and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers and comply with applicable employment laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply.
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