Lead Executive Recruiter

Marathon Petroleum Corporation•Findlay, OH

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Executive Recruiter role is instrumental in direct sourcing candidates for high-level specialized positions across all business units at Marathon Petroleum Company (MPC). As a member of the Talent Acquisition team, this role operates as a strategic talent advisor to senior executives, driving proactive talent strategies, market intelligence, and high-touch candidate engagement to attract top-tier leadership talent. This position will demonstrate strong executive presence, consultative partnership skills, and the ability to influence hiring decisions through data and insights, and external market intelligence.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, or related field is required.
Six (6) years of executive search or talent acquisition experience required
Demonstrated experience in successfully placing senior leader roles (Director, VP, and above) including ownership of full-cycle executive searches preferred
Ability to manage multiple projects and organizational needs simultaneously and work effectively in a fast-paced, high-output environment.
Maintains the highest levels of discretion and confidentiality when handling sensitive information
Ability to analyze data and insights to influence decisions and improve hiring outcomes

Responsibilities

Manages the end-to-end executive recruiting lifecycle for critical roles aligned to current and future business strategy, including intake, sourcing, screening, assessment, slate presentation, offer negotiation, and close.
Partners with HR and business leaders to align on hiring needs, define executive-level candidate profiles, and shape targeted direct-sourcing strategies; adapts quickly to shifting priorities and changing requisition needs.
Conducts confidential searches with discretion and sound judgment; presents high-caliber slates and leverages market mapping, talent trends, and competitive intelligence to advise senior leaders.
Builds and maintains strong relationships with internal stakeholders and executive leadership; delivers clear status updates and influences decision-making through effective communication and executive presence.
Utilizes advanced research tools and techniques to identify, engage, develop and nurture long-term relationships with prospective and passive senior & executive candidates to sustain an engaged pipeline and a consistent positive candidate experience.
Leverages technology and sourcing tools (ATS, LinkedIn, job boards, and other platforms) and advanced search methodologies to identify, engage, and track talent pipelines.
Facilitates compensation discussions and negotiations in partnership with key internal stakeholders to support timely, aligned hiring decisions.
Manages external partners (e.g., executive search firms) as needed to extend reach and expertise while ensuring alignment with process, quality, and confidentiality expectations.
Monitors and analyzes recruiting metrics and process indicators to improve effectiveness and drive continuous improvement; ensure compliance with internal policies, legal guidelines, and governance frameworks.