Executive Search Consultant

Job Summary: The Enterprise Talent Acquisition team is responsible for overseeing functional recruitment for Disney’s domestic business segments including Media Networks, Parks, Experiences & Products, The Walt Disney Studios, Direct-to-Consumer & International, and Corporate. The group brings the expertise of attracting and identifying the highest performing talent in the marketplace while exceeding the expectations of our clients and advising clients on the best candidate talent match for their organization. The Executive Search Consultant is an integral member of our talent acquisition team combining research, consultative and advocacy skills for delivering top executive talent across a diverse set of disciplines. As a member of our executive search team, day to day activities will entail project management, strategic execution plans and delivery to achieve a best in class service delivery model. Each talent strategy will consist of: Talent strategy sessions and plan development Deep functional and market expertise Attraction, marketing, sourcing & networking strategies Talent identification, assessment, and candidate engagement Leading and advising business stakeholders through data In partnership with executive stakeholders, cultivating relationships with high potential sources and prospects, constructing target lists of top executives, and impeccable executive leadership assessment capabilities will be instrumental. High levels of consultancy, influence, and data driven story telling are a must. Responsibilities: In collaboration with key stakeholders, identify critical needs for candidate profiles and deploy creative research and sourcing techniques to identify top talent Project manage the day to day executive search through the development and execution of full life cycle recruitment plans; ensuring the candidate, client, team, and recruiter experiences are met with exceptional service delivery Serve as an internal consultant to our senior business leaders and HR partners for translating business strategies and thoroughly understanding leadership talent needs to successfully deliver against the organization’s vision, long term strategy and annual goals Develop, manage, and leverage a broad professional network, deep understanding of the function, and stay current on market trends, innovative sourcing practices, and talent insights for generating rapid, effective results aligned to business priorities Implement key workforce diversity initiatives which include, but are not limited to professional associations, business affiliations, community outreach programs and events, industry networking, and select organizational partnerships Drive facilitation of continuous improvement via measurement tools, , and recruitment analytics Maintain a constant understanding of market trends, best practices and key happenings in relevant market places Basic Qualifications: 7 years recruiting experience, preferably in an enterprise corporate recruiting and sourcing environment, with emphasis on hard to fill and leadership disciplines Proven success creating comprehensive recruitment and sourcing plans with the ability to effectively communicate to all levels of clients within the organization Experience leading recruitment hiring processes across multiple functional areas towards ambitious results and in a matrixed environment Proven track record managing executive relationships and ability to collaborate and build relationships with key stakeholders across functional and various geographical locations Expertise in negotiation, advising, influencing, and full executive talent search management Experience in working in a consultative role where outstanding communication and presentation skills are required with the ability to manage multiple projects, competing priorities, and aggressive deadlines A strong sense of business acumen with the ability to understand & interpret complex business needs, compensation and business structures Strong storytelling, facilitation, and influencing skills A natural curiosity, creativity, and executive presence with a drive to succeed A broad understanding, and demonstrated ability to get up to speed on key areas of legal Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Kenexa or an equivalent ATS, VMS, and/or Enterprise HRMS Experience fully leveraging a CRM or CMS Strategic sourcing capabilities with advanced knowledge and expertise in advanced Boolean and semantic searching, professional networking, and innovative, direct sourcing techniques Advanced level of proficiency using LinkedIn and LinkedIn Recruiter Deep expertise using social media tools for attracting, market positioning, and talent engagement to include but not limited to: LinkedIn, Twitter, Tumblr, Facebook, and diversity-oriented sites & blogs Successful researching techniques using internet mining tools such as Wanted Analytics, Broadlook, ZoomInfo, Hoovers, etc. Successful executive and/or search firm experience is highly beneficial Prior experience in an executive legal search firm and/or in house legal recruitment environment preferred Required Education Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required Additional Information: DisneyRecruitment