Title:  Director, Recruiting

About the Role

At NetApp, we are driven by our High Achievement Principles: innovate to elevate, drive results, and excel as a team. These principles guide us as we aim to reach our ambitious $10B goal by building high-performing teams that unleash genius and transform the future.

We are seeking a visionary Director of Executive Talent Acquisition to lead our global team of executive recruiters. This role is critical in shaping the future of NetApp by attracting and hiring exceptional VP+ talent who embody our values and principles. The Director will oversee all aspects of executive talent acquisition, including hands-on recruitment for corporate-level roles.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership:

• Lead a global team of executive recruiters responsible for VP+ hiring and above.
• Develop and execute strategies to attract top-tier executive talent that aligns with NetApp’s culture and goals.
• Partner with senior leadership to anticipate talent needs and build a robust pipeline of executive candidates.

Executive Recruiting:

• Conduct hands-on recruitment for corporate-level executive roles, ensuring a seamless candidate experience.
• Leverage your expertise to identify, engage, and secure top talent for critical leadership positions.

Collaboration & Influence:

• Collaborate with internal Executive stakeholders to ensure alignment with NetApp’s recruitment brand, "Own Every Moment."
• Build strong relationships with external executive search firms and industry networks to expand sourcing capabilities.

Operational Excellence:

• Establish and track key performance metrics for the executive talent acquisition function.
• Ensure compliance with global recruitment policies and practices.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of relevant experience, including strategic and people leadership in executive talent acquisition.
• 5+ years of management responsibility, leading and developing high-performing teams.
• Previous experience working at an executive search firm is highly preferred.
• Proven ability to recruit for VP+ and above roles, with a focus on corporate-level positions.
• Strong business acumen and the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Passion for fostering a culture of belonging and high achievement.

Why Join Us?

At NetApp, you will have the opportunity to make a profound impact by shaping the leadership team that drives our success. You’ll work in a dynamic environment, collaborating with iconic partners like NFL, DreamWorks, F1, and the 49ers, to amplify our recruitment efforts globally. Together, we’ll turn everyday decisions into momentum and own every moment.

We do not accept LinkedIn connection requests or emails as a sign of interest.  Interested candidates should apply directly to the job.