Executive Recruiting Manager

Responsibilities

• Lead executive recruitment for critical senior-level positions across the organization
• Build and sustain executive talent pipelines to support current and future leadership hiring needs
• Evaluate executive talent and develop recommendations that inform selection decisions
• Align executive hiring priorities with business needs and organizational objectives through partnership with senior leaders, HR, and key stakeholders
• Provide trusted executive hiring counsel by applying market perspective, professional judgment, and discretion to high-impact talent decisions
• Leading end-to-end executive searches focused primarily on C-suite, Vice President, and Senior Director roles from strategy through offer and onboarding
• Build and execute sourcing strategies that identify and engage senior leadership talent through research, outreach, referrals, and networking
• Develop talent maps, target company lists, and market insights to guide search strategy and inform hiring decisions
• Partner with senior leaders and HR to define role expectations, align on candidate profiles, and provide perspective throughout the search process
• Assess executive candidates for leadership capability, functional expertise, and organizational fit while effectively positioning the opportunity in the market
• Deliver a high-touch experience for candidates and stakeholders through clear communication, strong process management, and thoughtful offer development
• Facilitate weekly updates to stakeholders, pre/post interview debriefs, candidate preparation meetings and offer negotiations
• Engage external assessment vendors and third-party search partners selectively, when needed, to support specific executive searches

Requirements

• 7+ years of related work experience
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree preferred
• 10+ years of executive search experience in a corporate, search firm, or blended environment, including end-to-end leadership searches and advising senior leaders on search strategy, candidate assessment, and selection decisions
• Strength in executive talent market mapping, talent pipelining, and targeted sourcing strategy development
• Ability to handle sensitive employee and candidate information confidentially and comply with applicable privacy, confidentiality, and data protection requirements
• Experience using Workday to manage executive recruiting workflows and candidate progression
• Executive recruiting experience in healthcare, insurance, or other highly regulated environments

Qualifications

• Strong market perspective
• Sound judgment
• The ability to operate independently in a fast-moving, high-visibility environment

Skills

• Market mapping
• Talent pipelining
• Targeted sourcing strategy development

Benefits

Compensation Range: $117,800.00 - $159,000.00 - $200,200.00
Annual Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position, including skills, ability, and knowledge the selected individual is bringing to the specific job.
We Offer a Comprehensive Benefits Package Which May Include:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Life insurance
401k
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO)
And more
To discover more about what we have to offer, please review our benefits page.

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range: $117,800.00 - $159,000.00 - $200,200.00
Annual Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position, including skills, ability, and knowledge the selected individual is bringing to the specific job.
We Offer a Comprehensive Benefits Package Which May Include:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Life insurance
401k
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO)
And more
To discover more about what we have to offer, please review our benefits page.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

At Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, we are committed to paving the way for everyone to achieve their healthiest life. Blue Cross of Minnesota is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains an Affirmative Action plan, as required by Minnesota law applicable to state contractors. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against based on any legally protected characteristic.

Physical Requirements

Not specified