Executive Recruiter
Job Description Summary
Job Description
GE Vernova (NYSE: GEV) is a purpose-built global energy company on a mission to tackle one of the greatest challenges of our time: electrifying the world while decarbonizing it. Rooted in the ingenuity and legacy of GE and inspired by a bold vision for a greener future-"Ver/verde" for our planet and "Nova" for innovation-we are driving the transition to a lower-carbon energy ecosystem.
And together, we have The Energy to Change the World.
Learn more at www.gevernova.com
As an Executive Recruiter at GE Vernova, you will recruit the leaders driving the energy transition. You'll manage high-stakes searches across the Americas, advising senior executives and shaping the talent strategy for an organization solving the world's toughest energy challenges.
This is a role for a builder, a strategist, and a connector - someone energized by complexity, inspired by innovation, and passionate about elevating the future of energy leadership.
Responsibilities
• Own and drive executive-level searches across multiple GE Vernova businesses, with a strong emphasis on technology, engineering, program management, manufacturing, operations, and supply chain.
• Design bold, data-backed search strategies that attract world-class, diverse, and highly passive talent.
• Partner closely with senior stakeholders, serving as a trusted advisor on talent insights, market dynamics, assessment rigor, and hiring decisions.
• Deliver an exceptional, high-touch candidate experience from first outreach to onboarding-reflecting the quality and purpose of the GE Vernova brand.
• Champion leadership excellence through calibrated assessments, talent mapping, and succession planning support.
• Build future pipelines by staying deeply embedded in manufacturing and industrial talent communities; leverage networks, referrals, conferences, research, and strategic intelligence.
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• Act as an ambassador for GE Vernova's mission, telling a compelling story that influences experienced leaders to consider transformative opportunities.
• Use market data to guide decision-making, shape hiring strategy, and influence organizational talent planning.
• Coach and elevate the recruiting community, sharing expertise, insights, and best practices.
• Drive operational excellence and compliance, holding yourself and the team to the highest standards.
• Model integrity, curiosity, inclusivity, and collaboration, while fostering a culture that balances performance with authenticity and fun.
Candidate Profile
You are an accomplished executive recruiter with a passion for hiring transformational leaders-especially within best in class organizations. You blend strategic thinking with exceptional execution, and you thrive in fast-paced, high-impact, globally connected businesses.
Basic Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree required.
• 10+ years of progressive talent acquisition experience, with deep exposure to complex, global organizations.
• 4+ years of executive search experience supporting Fortune 500 companies, including officer-level stakeholders and multiple functional disciplines.
• Proven success recruiting executive leaders in manufacturing, industrial operations, engineering, infrastructure projects, or other heavy-industry environments.
• Demonstrated success managing external executive searches-either in-house or within a global retained executive search firm.
• Outstanding storytelling, communication, and presentation skills; able to influence leaders across all levels.
• Fluent with technology, talent analytics, AI, and modern recruiting tools.
Core Competencies (What Great Looks Like)
Experience & Technical Skills
• Mastery of research, longlisting, outreach, stakeholder calibration, structured assessment, and offer/close for executive roles.
• Data/tech fluency: talent CRMs/ATS (Workday & Thrive), recruitment analytics, market mapping tools; comfortable applying AI and automation to improve quality and speed.
• Exceptional communication and storytelling-able to synthesize complex role contexts into compelling, inclusive narratives for senior audiences.
• Strong program management: juggle multiple high-stakes searches, set pace, and hold teams to decision discipline.
Functional/Leadership
• Strategic Talent Advisor: Uses market and organizational insight to shape demand, not just fulfill it.
• Assessment Rigor: Anchors choices in evidence (structured criteria, benchmark data, references).
• Influence & Courage: Challenges assumptions, frames trade-offs, and steers toward the best long-term hire.
• Candidate Experience: Ensures a respectful, transparent, and inclusive process that strengthens GE Vernova's reputation.
Behavioral
• Integrity & Confidentiality: Trusted with sensitive information; operates with sound judgment.
• Inclusion Mindset: Designs equitable processes; actively broadens slates and mitigates bias.
• Learning Orientation: Experiments, shares lessons, and continuously improves.
• Results Focus: Sets clear milestones; delivers with velocity and quality.
• GE Vernova Way: Innovation, Lean, Accountable, One Team, Customers
Location
Flexible within the Eastern Time Zone (U.S.) with a strong preference for candidates near a GE Vernova location.
If contracted in the US: The salary range for this position is $122,000 - 165,000 USD. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate's experience, their education, and the work location. In addition, this position is eligible for a performance bonus.
For candidates applying to a Canadian-based position, the pay range for this position is between $152,000 and $202,000 CAD. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set. Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus. This posting is for an existing vacancy.
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Health Reimbursement Account
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
- FSA With Employer Contribution
- HSA
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- Fitness Subsidies
- On-Site Gym
- Mental Health Benefits
Parental Benefits
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Adoption Leave
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Casual Dress
- On-Site Cafeteria
- Holiday Events
Vacation and Time Off
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Summer Fridays
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K)
- Stock Purchase Program
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Financial Counseling
- Profit Sharing
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Access to Online Courses
- Lunch and Learns
- Leadership Training Program
- Internship Program
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
Diversity and Inclusion
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
- Unconscious Bias Training
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