Search Director, Executive Search International
TimeWarner Corporate
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Primary Purpose of Position :
Executes senior level searches for Time Warner Divisions with a key focus on European territories (EMEA) and in particular core territories (FIGS) and emerging markets as defined within the overall TW business strategy. Provides a knowledge base of top-tier diverse internal and external talent within said area of responsibility. Creates and develops strategies from concept to completion positioning the Executive Search team to be able to identify top diverse talent prior to positions being opened. Continuously partners with Time Warner International & US Divisional Recruitment/HR Teams to ensure most effective recruitment support is provided resulting in the ideal candidate hire in the shortest time frame.
Reports to Senior Managing Director, Executive Search, International. No direct reports, however, works closely with Researcher, International on all search projects in addition to proactive Marketing Intelligence/Research projects.
Essential job functions
Responsible for proactive relationship building and partnering with Division's Recruiter/HR Teams and Line Executives in order to be first point of contact for relevant search assignments.
• Responsible for the execution of senior level searches (Director level and above) including building an appropriate search strategy (Road Map) in line with client needs and WWR delivery standards.
• Search efforts will be conducted through direct sourcing, robust industry networking, internet and desk research, Social Media, candidate database, employee referrals and strategic sourcing partner.
• Manages processes to ensure superior client satisfaction and consistency of WWR delivery.
• Works successfully with divisional senior executives and management in addition to developing strong internal and external networking relationships with senior executives to know the key talent within area of industry expertise. Creates top tier / diverse talent pools prior to positions being opened.
• Partners with and supports TW Division's Recruitment/HR Teams to provide recruitment for current positions, future needs, tough-to-fill and high turn areas. Also develops pro-active recruitment strategies for future business needs and succession planning.
• Partners with Time Warner Divisions to support best practices and to support internal cross-divisional movement initiatives such as Employees First: Focus on Careers.
• Analyzes and tracks recruitment statistics, to include data on time to fill, applicant flow, turnover and source of hire.
• Maintains positions and data in WWR International Data Base (Filefinder) on a regular and consistent basis, in accordance with TW Legal requirements. Knowledge/ Skills
• Experience of executing senior executive level search assignments within core European territories (including UK, France, Italy, Germany, Spain, CEE) essential
• Experience of all aspects of the senior search process, to include winning the assignment, robust research, industry/role mapping, sourcing, client updates, shortlisting and closing the offer.
• Knowledge of, and experience within, Media and Entertainment sector highly desirable, if not essential. The ideal candidate will come with a strong sector network at senior level.
• Knowledge of European specific guidelines on employee selection and employee relations issues relative to the recruitment process highly desirable.
• Must be able to professionally partner and build relationships with members of senior management and direct team.
• Must have exceptional analytical and problem solving skills. Be solutions orientated and resilient.
• Must have practical experience in a corporate environment, ideally in a matrix organization.
• Must have organizational savvy necessary to understand future business needs.
• Must have strong business acumen.
• Must be able to analyse job descriptions, CV's and determine required qualification for vacancies and appropriate matches for roles.
• Must have proven ability to source and select appropriate candidates based upon position requirements.
• Must have proven ability to handle high volume recruiting with focus on senior level positions and have a strong work ethic.
• Must be proficient in Outlook, MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Other European language fluency essential.
• Extensive experience within an Executive search firm or robust/sophisticated internal search business experience a prerequisite. Education
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience preferred.