Executive Recruiter / Talent Acquisition Leader Greater Chicago Area (Rosemont/O’Hare) $90,000 – $120,000 Base + Bonus A global industrial manufacturing organization is seeking a high-impact Executive Recruiter / Talent Acquisition Leader to build and lead strategic recruiting initiatives across North America and international operations. This is a rare opportunity to become the first dedicated senior-level Talent Acquisition hire for a highly respected manufacturing organization experiencing continued global growth and transformation. Reporting directly to executive HR leadership, this individual will play a critical role in shaping leadership recruiting strategy, building executive talent pipelines, and driving best-in-class hiring practices across the organization. What You’ll Be Doing • Lead full-cycle recruitment for critical leadership and hard-to-fill positions across manufacturing, engineering, operations, finance, and corporate functions • Partner directly with executive leadership on succession planning and long-term talent strategy • Build and execute proactive search strategies targeting high-level passive talent • Develop strong pipelines of Director and VP-level professionals across industrial and manufacturing sectors • Conduct high-level candidate evaluations, competency interviews, and executive assessment processes • Drive recruiting process improvements, interview standardization, and strategic hiring initiatives globally • Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership teams on market trends, talent availability, and hiring strategy • Help elevate employer branding and executive candidate experience across global operations What They’re Looking For • 7+ years of recruiting experience with strong exposure to executive or leadership-level searches • Background within manufacturing, industrial, aerospace, engineered products, or related sectors strongly preferred • Previous agency recruiting experience is highly desired • Proven ability to source and engage passive talent • Experience supporting multi-site or global organizations is a major plus • International recruiting exposure, particularly within Europe, is highly attractive • Strong communication skills, executive presence, and ability to operate in a fast-paced environment • Experience with leadership assessments or behavioral evaluation tools is a plus Why This Opportunity Stands Out • First strategic Talent Acquisition leadership hire for the organization • Highly visible role partnering directly with executive leadership • Opportunity to help shape global recruiting strategy and infrastructure • Stable, well-established manufacturing organization with international operations • Hybrid flexibility: 4 days onsite / Fridays remote • Strong compensation structure plus bonus potential This opportunity is ideal for someone who thrives in executive recruiting, enjoys building talent strategy from the ground up, and wants direct exposure to senior leadership within a complex global manufacturing environment. Confidential inquiries are encouraged. #toponehire