Director for Executive Search, Talent Acquisition - Executive Search (G&O, T&P, Advertising)

Comcast • Philadelphia, PA

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About The Position

Comcast is seeking a Director for Executive Search to lead and develop a team of Executive Search Consultants, own the assigned portfolio of businesses and functions (currently Growth & Operations, Technology & Product, and Advertising), and serve as a Leadership Talent Advisor to Comcast's C-suite and senior leaders. Based in Philadelphia with a global talent mandate, the role identifies, attracts, and recruits executive talent across industries and geographies. The Director brings an external perspective on leadership capabilities, talent markets, and emerging skills, and represents Comcast to prospective executives by communicating the company's scale, technology, brands, businesses, leadership, and opportunities.

The role leads executive talent acquisition strategy and complex searches, supports talent forecasting and succession planning, improves recruiting processes and tools, and uses performance metrics, talent intelligence, market mapping, and competitive insights to inform decisions. It also builds relationships with senior leaders and external stakeholders, strengthens employment branding and candidate experience, and develops the capabilities of the Executive Search team. The position requires independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• 10 years or more of relevant work experience.
• Skills in business alignment, data-driven decision-making, people management, relationship building, stakeholder management, strategic leadership, and talent acquisition.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and execution of talent acquisition and Executive Search strategies, including senior and complex search assignments, to support business objectives and enhance performance.
• Direct talent forecasting and succession planning processes to establish leadership pipelines, using external market intelligence and talent mapping to anticipate future executive talent needs.
• Manage the Talent Acquisition System and Executive Search processes, and drive continuous improvements to recruitment processes and tools.
• Develop recruitment performance metrics with leadership to optimize staffing outcomes and Executive Search effectiveness.
• Partner with HR and department leaders and build trusted relationships with senior executives to evaluate and enhance recruiting tools, processes, candidate experience, leadership profiles, and executive talent strategies.
• Orchestrate employment branding, assessment tool integration, and recruitment training programs, and position Comcast and its leadership opportunities in the executive talent market.
• Lead outreach and sourcing strategies to build a diverse, qualified talent pool, including proactive relationships with senior executives across industries and geographies.
• Cultivate strategic relationships with external entities for recruitment and community engagement, and use Talent Intelligence, market mapping, and competitive insights to inform leadership decisions.
• Ensure recruitment and hiring practices adhere to legal standards and company policies.
• Lead, coach, and develop Executive Search Consultants in executive assessment, market intelligence, client management, and candidate engagement.
• Remain personally engaged in critical and sensitive executive searches.
• Exercise independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance.
• Follow Comcast's Operating Principles, prioritize the customer experience, advocate for its technology and digital tools, work collaboratively, participate in the Net Promoter System, drive results and growth, support inclusion, and act responsibly toward colleagues, customers, investors, and communities.

Benefits

• A range of benefits and support options intended to support employees physically, financially, and emotionally, with expert guidance and always-on tools personalized to individual needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director