Executive Recruiter

Job Summary:

The Executive Recruiter will play a critical role in identifying, attracting, and hiring top senior level and executive talent for DENSO in North America.  This role requires a seasoned search professional with a deep understanding of executive search methodology, strong business acumen, and the ability to influence senior stakeholders.

Ideal candidates will combine industry insight, robust networks, and a high-touch stakeholder approach with the ability to advise senior leaders, shape our executive bench, and attract world-class talent aligned to our long-term business strategy.

Responsibilities:

Executive Search & Talent Acquisition:

• Lead end-to-end recruitment for senior manager, director, VP leadership roles across North American operations (US, Canada and Mexico).
• Build tailored sourcing pipelines for niche and high-demand leadership supporting key technical domains—including electrification, advanced manufacturing/lean operations, quality systems, cloud technologies, and sales—as well as essential corporate functions such as legal, finance/accounting, HR, and purchasing.
• Build and engage a pipeline of executive-level talent using networking, market mapping, research, and direct outreach.
• Conduct in-depth interviews and candidate assessments to evaluate leadership capabilities, cultural fit, and readiness for complex, high-impact roles.

Stakeholder Partnership:

• Partner with senior leadership, compensation and HR to define role requirements (i.e., skills, experience, education)
• Work with compensation to provide strategic guidance on talent availability, compensation benchmarks, competitive landscape, and hiring market trends to determine role design and search strategy.
• Influence hiring decisions by presenting calibrated shortlists and consultative assessments.

Candidate Management:

• Manage confidential senior-level interactions with professionalism and discretion.
• Maintain a best-in-class candidate experience—ensuring timely communication, clarity around expectations, and a smooth interview-to-offer process.
• Guide candidates through complex offer negotiations involving mobility, bonus structures, and incentive programs.

Market & Talent Intelligence:

• Conduct industry research and competitor talent mapping analyzing talent availability, compensation expectations, role design variations, market demand, and geographical supply constraints.
• Maintain deep expertise in executive interviewing and assessment methodologies by evaluating assessment tools and benchmarking against industry best practices to ensure consistent, high-quality executive hiring decisions.

Process Excellence:

• Utilize ATS and recruiting tools to track KPIs, hiring cycle time, candidate quality, and funnel health.
• Develop standardized search processes that support scalability and continuous improvement.
• Ensure hiring practices align with legal, compliance, and diversity initiatives.

Qualifications:

• 8+ years of recruiting experience with at least 3–5 years focused on executive or senior leadership hiring.
• Bachelor's degree required; master's degree, HR certification (SPHR, SHRM-SCP), AIRS Certifications (e.g., CIR, CDR, PRC) preferred
• Proven success recruiting for talent in the automotive industry, large manufacturing organizations or related 
• Skilled at managing multiple critical searches for leadership and specialized roles that enable growth, support strategic programs, and ensure timely delivery of business objectives.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to set and maintain both short- and long-term objectives.

Skills & Competencies:

• Broad automotive industry expertise covering engineering and design, manufacturing processes, quality systems, supply chain, product lifecycle, and business/functional operations.
• Strong sourcing and research skills with the ability to engage hidden executive talent.
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills and experience influencing senior executive leaders.
• Strong business acumen, with an ability to understand organizational strategy and translate it into effective talent solutions.
• Ability to evaluate senior and executive level leadership across multiple dimensions, including strategic vision, cross-functional influence, stakeholder management, change leadership, and talent development impact.
• Excellent communication, influence, and relationship-building skills with senior stakeholders.
• Exceptional professionalism and confidentiality with executive-level candidates.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred

Benefits Summary: 

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug plans  

• 401K with 4% Company Match 

• Vacation/PTO and 13 paid Holidays  

• Bonus Program  

• FSA/HSA and Dependent Care Programs 

• Company provided Life, Disability, ADD and Business Travel Insurance 

• Various No Cost Wellness & Chronic Condition Management Programs 

• Various Optional Insurance programs such as legal, identity theft, critical illness, etc. 

• Tuition Reimbursement  

• Career Development and Ongoing Training  

• Employee Assistance Program  

• Employee Spotlight and Recognition Program  

• Volunteer Opportunities  

• Onsite Fitness Center (vary by location) 

• Cafeteria and food markets (vary by location)  

• Onsite Health Clinic and Pharmacy (vary by location) 

Annual Salary: $119,000 - $149,000