Executive Recruiter

Regal Rexnord•Milwaukee, WI

3d•$100,000 - $150,000

About The Position

At Regal Rexnord, we are searching for a dynamic and visionary Executive Recruiter who thrives on shaping leadership teams and influencing business success across a global footprint. In this highly strategic role, you will act as a trusted advisor to senior executives, crafting innovative search strategies, engaging top‑tier leadership talent, and driving the recruitment experience that fuels our culture and long‑term objectives. You will help us attract transformative leaders by combining deep market insight, compelling storytelling, and disciplined search execution to elevate how Regal Rexnord competes for executive talent worldwide.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, HR, or a related field.
5+ years of executive recruiting experience, preferably within a global manufacturing, industrial, or complex multi‑business environment.
Proven success in hiring senior‑level or executive roles through direct sourcing, Relationship building, market intelligence, and strategic stakeholder partnership.
Exceptional sourcing, networking and relationship building skills with proven ability to engage and influence passive executive‑level talent.
Strong business acumen with the ability to quickly understand organizational strategy, functional priorities, and leadership requirements.
Demonstrated proficiency with ATS platforms and advanced recruiting tools such as Workday Recruit, LinkedIn Recruiter, AI tools, and other market‑mapping or talent‑intelligence technologies.
Excellent communication, executive presence, negotiation skills, and the ability to lead difficult conversations with confidence and integrity.
High attention to detail, strong project management skills, and the ability to manage multiple executive searches simultaneously.
Understanding of employment laws, global recruiting nuances, and best practices across varied geographies.

Responsibilities

Executive Search Strategy Develop and execute tailored search strategies for senior‑level and executive roles leveraging direct sourcing, talent intelligence platforms, market mapping, and deep industry insights.
Lead the full lifecycle search process, including intake and strategy sessions, sourcing, candidate evaluation, executive slating, interview orchestration, and compensation alignment.
Build and maintain a robust, diverse talent pipeline by engaging passive talent through targeted outreach and relationship‑building.
Stay ahead of leadership and labor‑market trends, competitor activity, and evolving global talent dynamics to continuously refine search strategies.
Serve as a brand ambassador who articulates Regal Rexnord’s vision, culture, performance trajectory, and leadership expectations in ways that resonate with executives across industries and regions.
Stakeholder Partnership Act as a strategic advisor to HR Leaders, business presidents, and functional leaders, by delivering market intelligence, leadership insights, and recruiting recommendations that enable informed decision‑making.
Facilitate high‑quality communication throughout each search, providing executive‑ready updates, talent slates, competitive intelligence, and data‑driven recommendations.
Partner closely with the broader Talent Acquisition COE, including sourcing specialists and recruitment operations partners, to ensure a seamless candidate and stakeholder experience.
Process Excellence & Reporting Ensure compliance with internal processes, legal standards, confidentiality protocols, and global recruiting best practices.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and other TA tools to ensure consistency, visibility, and data integrity.
Provide metrics that support continuous improvement and elevate the executive recruitment function.
Contribute to the development of COE tools, playbooks, processes, and thought leadership that strengthen our global talent strategy.