Leadership Recruiter

Overview:

Great brands reflect culture. The best ones help shape it. At Foot Locker, we’re rooted in sport, powered by style, and driven by the communities that move both. From Foot Locker and Kids Foot Locker to Champs Sports, WSS, and atmos, our brands sit at the intersection of sport, style, and self-expression.

As part of the DICK’S Sporting Goods family, you’re backed by the resources, reach, and career opportunities of a world-class sports company. That unleashes Foot Locker to keep pushing forward with the agility and edge that define the brand. We’re looking for great people who want to influence culture and the generation that is shaping what’s next.

Whether you’re building strategy, shaping innovations, or creating unforgettable customer moments, you’ll contribute to decisions and experiences that define our brands’ impact in the communities we serve.

Come change the game with us. Apply today!

 

The Executive Recruiter serves as a trusted advisor to the Executive Team and senior leadership, delivering a best-in-class, white glove executive search experience. This role is responsible for identifying, engaging, and securing top-tier leadership talent that directly enables the organization’s strategic priorities and long-term growth.

 

Operating with a consultative, high-touch approach, the Executive Recruiter will lead end-to-end executive search engagements, blending deep market intelligence, rigorous assessment practices, and bespoke candidate experiences. This individual will proactively cultivate relationships with senior-level talent, build diverse leadership pipelines, and partner closely with HR and business leaders to strengthen succession strategies and organizational capability.

 

This position is based in our New York office (hybrid)

Responsibilities:

 Strategic Talent Partnership

• Serve as a strategic advisor to executives and senior leaders, translating business strategy into forward-looking talent plans and executive hiring strategies.
• Partner closely with HR and leadership to design and execute succession pipelines across critical functions and leadership roles.

White Glove Executive Search Delivery

• Lead full lifecycle executive searches with an emphasis on precision, discretion, and an exceptional candidate experience.
• Deliver a highly personalized, concierge-level candidate journey—from initial outreach through offer negotiation and onboarding.
• Build enduring relationships with senior leaders and passive candidates, maintaining engagement beyond active searches.

• Provide data-driven insights, industry trends and talent market perspectives to inform hiring decisions and organizational design.

Candidate Assessment & Interview Excellence

• Design and customize structured interview guides tailored to each role incorporating our leadership competency model.
• Partner with stakeholders to ensure consistent, high-quality evaluation of candidates, incorporating behavioral, leadership, and cultural fit dimensions.

Executive Engagement & Employer Brand

• Craft and deliver a compelling, differentiated narrative to executive candidates that reflects the organization’s vision, culture, and value proposition.
• Act as a brand ambassador in the executive talent market, reinforcing reputation and credibility at the highest levels.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Leadership

• Build and maintain strong relationships with diverse executive talent communities and organizations.
• Ensure diverse candidate slates and equitable hiring practices in all executive searches.

Innovation & Continuous Improvement

• Champion innovative sourcing strategies including advanced research methodologies, AI-enabled tools, and data analytics to improve speed, quality, and experience.
• Continuously refine executive recruiting processes to elevate effectiveness and stakeholder satisfaction.

Capability Building

• Elevate the broader Talent Acquisition function through coaching, mentorship, and sharing of executive search best practices.
• Contribute to the development of scalable frameworks for executive hiring and assessment.

 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field required.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in executive recruiting, executive search, or senior-level talent acquisition.
• Proven track record of successfully placing senior leaders (VP-level and above) in complex, matrixed organizations.
• Strong expertise in executive search methodologies, talent mapping, and market intelligence.
• Experience designing structured and customized interview guides and assessment frameworks for leadership roles.
• Exceptional relationship-building skills with the ability to influence and advise executive stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver a high-touch, relationship-centered candidate experience with strong attention to detail and discretion.
• Strong executive presence with outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• High degree of judgment, integrity, and ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Experience using ATS, CRM systems, and sourcing tools; familiarity with data-driven recruiting practices.
• Ability to operate with agility, prioritize effectively, and manage multiple executive searches in a fast-paced environment.
• Hogan Assessment certified a plus

At Foot Locker, we value innovation, authenticity, and integrity in all that we do.  To uphold the security and fairness of our hiring process, we ask that candidates refrain from using AI tools, including ChatGPT, during interviews and assessments.  To ensure a smooth and secure experience, please review the following guidelines:

• Cameras must be on for all virtual interviews.
• AI tools are strictly prohibited during interviews or assessments.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we work together to create a transparent and equitable hiring experience.

Benefits:

The annual base salary range is $95,000-$125,000, this range represents the anticipated low and high end of the salary for this position. This role is also eligible to receive short term incentives that align with individual and company performance. Salary will be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data. Salary is one component of the Foot Locker, Inc. total compensation package, which includes the below.

 

Foot Locker Benefits:

• Employee Discount
• Paid Time Off
• Medical | Dental | Vision Coverage
• 401(k) | Roth 401(k)
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Opportunities for Advancement
• Tuition Reimbursement for Qualified Courses
• Strong Company Culture
• Employee Resource Groups