Executive Recruiter

We are seeking a highly-driven and strategic Executive Recruiter to join our Talent Acquisition team. This role is responsible for identifying, engaging, and securing top-tier executive talent across various functions globally. The Executive Recruiter will serve as a trusted advisor to the CHRO, senior leadership and hiring managers, managing highly confidential searches and delivering exceptional candidate experiences.

This position requires deep expertise in executive search, a strong understanding of market dynamics, and the ability to assess leadership capabilities. The ideal candidate will be a proactive relationship builder, a skilled negotiator, and a strategic thinker with a passion for connecting exceptional talent to transformative opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute targeted search strategies to identify and attract executive-level candidates.
• Conduct confidential, in-depth interviews and assessments to evaluate leadership competencies, cultural fit, and strategic alignment.
• Partner closely with senior leaders to understand business goals, organizational culture, and hiring needs.
• Present only qualified candidates with detailed profile summaries and insights.
• Manage the full lifecycle of executive recruitment, including sourcing, interviewing, reference checks, and offer negotiation.
• Partner closely with Talent Management and Total Rewards leaders to align executive recruitment strategies with leadership development, compensation frameworks, and organizational succession planning.
• Continuously pipeline talent in gap areas in succession plans.
• Maintain strict confidentiality throughout all phases of the search process.
• Build and nurture long-term relationships with high-potential candidates and industry leaders.
• Stay informed on market trends, competitive intelligence, and best practices in executive recruiting.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws, internal policies, and ethical standards in all markets and countries.
• Prepare and deliver reports and updates on search progress, market feedback, and candidate pipelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum of 8 years of recruiting experience with an additional 2 years as an Executive Recruiter or in a senior-level role recruiting executive level positions.
• Deep understanding of executive search methodologies and recruitment best practices.
• Demonstrated success in managing executive recruitment across multiple international markets, with deep understanding of global talent landscapes, cultural nuances, and regional compliance practices.
• Strong business acumen and knowledge of various industries and executive functions.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple searches simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and integrity.
• Strategic mindset with a consultative approach to talent acquisition.
• Travel up to 10%

 Compensation & Benefits

• Hiring Salary Range: $ 115,000 - $155,000 (Salary to be determined by the applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.)
• This role will be eligible to participate in the annual incentive compensation plan.
• Ball includes a comprehensive benefits structure, go to our career site and click "Total Rewards" to learn more.

When submitting your application to Ball, we encourage you to emphasize your skills, experience, and qualifications that align with the role. Under Colorado, California, Connecticut, Minnesota, and Pennsylvania law, you have the right to exclude or redact age-related details—such as your date of birth, school attendance dates, or graduation dates—from your resume, cover letter, CV, or other supporting documents (e.g., transcripts, certificates). 

Ball Corporation is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We actively encourage applications from everybody. All qualified job applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, aboriginality, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, veteran status, age, political affiliation or any other non-merit characteristic. 

When you join Ball you belong to a team of over 16,000 members worldwide. Our products range from infinitely recyclable aluminum cans, cups to aerosol bottles that enable our customers to contribute to a better world. Each of us has a deep commitment to diversity and inclusion which is the foundation of our culture of belonging. Everyone at Ball is making a difference by doing what we love. Because what we create may change, but what we will always make is a difference.

Please note the advertised job title might vary from the job title on the contract due to local job title structure and global HR systems.
No agencies please.

Job Grade: Global Grade 13