Executive Search Recruiter

Careers that Change Lives

At Medtronic, our strategic growth is directly dependent on our ability to consistently find, attract, and hire the highest caliber talent available. Critical to achieving success in this area is proactive, repeatable, and predictable candidate and talent development.

As an Executive Search Recruiter, you will lead strategy and recruitment for VP searches, interacting directly with executives to understand their business, culture, and talent needs. You will develop and maintain strong relationships and pipelines of candidates, which include internal, external, and/or referrals. You will implement diverse and functional Talent Acquisition and Talent Management strategies, providing counsel and influencing talent decisions. This includes proactive talent sourcing, market insights, and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to optimize search strategies that attract and bring top talent into Medtronic. Additionally, you will deliver candidates and stakeholders with an elevated experience throughout the recruiting and hiring process.

This is an exciting opportunity to influence the executive recruiting and hiring landscape at Medtronic. You will lead and define innovative ways to raise the bar on how Medtronic sources and recruits external executive talent.

Come join a culture of collaboration and innovation as we work to make a lasting impact by helping to bring the next generation of life-changing medical technology to patients worldwide.

We believe that when people from different cultures, genders, and points of view come together, innovation is the result —and everyone wins. Medtronic walks the walk, creating an inclusive culture where you can thrive.

Bring your talents to a leader in medical technology and healthcare solutions. We support your growth with the training, mentorship, and guidance you need to own your future success. Join us for a career that changes lives.

You can grow your career with us; we hope you’ll consider joining our team!

This position can reside in any of our US Medtronic office locations or work remote.

A Day in the Life

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.

Lead a Strong Executive Recruiting Program

• Screen and evaluate prospective candidates for specific roles as well as broader company opportunities, while influencing talent decisions
• Lead strategy and status meetings to gain a comprehensive understanding of client group and search requirements/critical skills necessary; present comprehensive candidate slates and gather feedback
• Manage all aspects of the search process, including search strategy, candidate development and management, interview and selection process, pre-close, offer negotiation, and client management
• Own and execute VP searches for assigned business and/or functional areas of expertise
• Define and manage a search plan with clear deliverables, timelines, and ongoing status updates ensuring speed/pace/quality of hire is met
• Provide process consultation, make recommendations, influence improvements, leverage resources, and share best practices to facilitate an effective program

Enable superior Internal and External Relationship Management

• Partner with Sourcers and Talent Management to identify and implement internal and external talent initiatives and sourcing strategies
• Operate with a sense of urgency, providing the necessary materials, insights, updates, and creative solutions to ensure effective search delivery
• Conduct research and leverage talent market knowledge/data/insights to provide innovative recruiting strategies in support of hiring needs and diversity initiatives
• As needed, help manage search firm engagements and partnerships, ensuring an effective process and positive candidate/client experience
• Manage relationships with Executive Leaders and HR Partners for proactive identification of external talent needs and to develop and drive search strategy aligned to VP Governance

Pipeline Management

• Develop and maintain an effective pipeline and network of diverse executive talent in anticipation of future needs through market research and relationship management
• Partner closely with Talent Management and HR Partners to understand talent gaps, future source talent, build/maintain pipelines, and help place internal candidates into new roles

Candidate Experience And Process Optimization

• Provide “white glove” level candidate care throughout the recruiting process. Develop candidates: coaching, selling/closing and preparing throughout
• Support and lead continued optimization of our VP governance process to ensure seamless and world-class experience for candidates and internal stakeholders
• Advise prospective candidates throughout the talent acquisition life cycle, developing and maintaining relationships to ensure a positive experience and strong talent network

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree with 10+ years of experience in Talent Acquisition to include executive recruiting (VP+), or an advanced degree and 8+ years of experience

Nice to Have

• Strong organizational, research, and project management skills
• Strong preference for executive search firm/agency recruiting/sourcing experience
• Ability to develop creative and diverse sourcing strategies including use of technology, research, and market mapping
• HR/TA/CIR Certifications
• Excellent influence, communication, organizational, negotiation and presentation skills, including the ability to effectively influence senior management
• Capability of working in a demanding, deadline-driven environment with a focus on delivering results. Strong work ethic.
• Experience sourcing diverse talent using a wide range of channels
• Proven track record of success recruiting talent at the Executive level
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy without losing track of the big picture
• Experience recruiting in the medical technology and device industry
• Knowledge of employment-related regulations such as EEO, AAP and OFCCP
• Experience with Taleo, Workday, LinkedIn Recruiter, Eightfold, MS Teams
• Exceptional skills in relationship management
• Proactive and self-motivated. Action bias with a strong sense of urgency.

About Medtronic

Together, we can change healthcare worldwide. At Medtronic, we push the limits of what technology, therapies and services can do to help alleviate pain, restore health and extend life. We challenge ourselves and each other to make tomorrow better than yesterday. It is what makes this an exciting and rewarding place to be.

We want to accelerate and advance our ability to create meaningful innovations - but we will only succeed with the right people on our team. Let’s work together to address universal healthcare needs and improve patients’ lives. Help us shape the future.

Physical Job Requirements

The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role. (ADA-United States of America)