Director, Executive Leadership/Ceo Search

The Director, Executive Leadership/CEO Search will manage leadership recruitment efforts while supporting CEO Search efforts throughout the country as needed. This position delivers resources for attracting and retaining top talent, evaluating and forecasting workforce needs, improves processes and builds and shares best practices for recruitment and retention. The position is part of a department whose purpose is to leverage and multiply the talents, skills and resources of local YMCA staff and volunteers in their efforts to turn activity into impact via successful CEO searches, CEO coaching, Succession Planning and Interim CEOs.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources/Business Administration or equivalent work experience is required.

• A minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in executive level talent management and/or executive recruitment is required.

• Knowledge of employment law related to hiring practices (i.e. EEO, FLSA and ADA) is required.

• Demonstrated track record of improving quality and success of hires and reduction in recruitment cycle times is required.

• The ability to travel up to 20% of the time is required.

• Service within a not-for-profit community service organization (YMCA or similar) and/or within a staffing agency or search firm environment is preferred.

• Demonstrated ability to facilitate meetings, build relationships within complex groups, create partnerships and manage projects are required.

• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication and presentation skills are required.

• Proven ability to manage complex strategic situations and create comprehensive solutions.

• Commitment to the YMCA character development values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility is required.

• Partner with key association leaders and human resources teams to develop comprehensive workforce development plans that anticipate staffing needs of local YMCA associations for CEO’s.

• Identify recruiting strategies to bring top quality, diverse candidates to the organization in a timely manner.

• Directly manage the search process for key positions, particularly CEO positions in mid and small-sized local YMCA associations

• Track recruitment performance and results and provide direction to continuously improve results and return on investment.

• Work closely and consult with hiring managers on setting open position specifications and by providing support throughout the recruiting cycle.

• Manage tools and resources to make the hiring process more efficient, consistent and effective.

• Support and engage in the proactive plan for diversity recruiting initiatives.

• Keep abreast of federal, state and local regulations affecting employment practices and procedures; educate local associations to ensure compliance.

• Develop best practices related to the hiring process, keeping in mind the varying needs of local YMCAs and their communities.

• Utilize a variety of recruiting methods, including web technology, employee referrals, networking, contingent/retained search, competitive/peer marketing and print advertisements.

• Facilitate development of internal and external networks to identify top talent.

• Perform other duties as assigned.