Executive Recruiter jobs in District of Columbia

Requisition ID: 287908
Work Area: Human Resources
Expected Travel: 0 - 10%
Career Status: Professional
Employment Type: Regular Full Time

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

SAP started in 1972 as a team of five colleagues with a desire to do something new. Together, they changed enterprise software and reinvented how business was done. Today, as a market leader in enterprise application software, we remain true to our roots. That’s why we engineer solutions to fuel innovation, foster equality and spread opportunity for our employees and customers across borders and cultures.

SAP values the entrepreneurial spirit, fostering creativity and building lasting relationships with our employees. We know that a diverse and inclusive workforce keeps us competitive and provides opportunities for all. We believe that together we can transform industries, grow economics, lift up societies and sustain our environment. Because it’s the best-run businesses that make the world run better and improve people’s lives.

PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES

• Working at the Executive level, you will be responsible to hire the best leaders for SAP - specifically with a focus for enterprise cloud sales and customer success - and to actively promote SAP in the marketplace as a destination for top leadership talent.
• We provide an extremely high touch service to all stakeholders in a recruiting process and we act as an advisor to the hiring manager to help them through the specialist activity of recruiting and act as a custodian for SAP to ensure the right hire is made in line with organizational needs.
• The Executive Recruiter will own the recruiting service delivery to allocated Hiring Managers, ensuring the right hire is made in line with global and local policy and best practice in partnership with our colleagues in HR - this particular role is focused on executive hiring in the Americas for the Sales & Customer Success organization. 
• Executive Recruiters run the recruitment project; from point of Hiring Approval, we lead manager consultations, set the recruitment strategy and manage its execution through sourcing, shortlisting, interviewing, hiring decision offer management to offer acceptance.
• Executive recruiters directly source external candidates for pipeline projects to fulfil future business hiring requirements. We partner with executive search vendors where appropriate to ensure acquisition of the best talent.
• Drive engagement with shortlisted candidates representing the SAP employer brand and the job opportunity.

EXPECTATIONS AND TASKS

• Understand SAP business model, organization, strategy and drivers
• Understand the Strategy, Organization and Operations of your allocated client group/s - Customer Success / Sales
• Consult with the business leads to develop a clear understanding of their requirements
• Have the ability to operate effectively and act as the trusted expert in the recruiting process
• Advise on the best recruiting strategy for each and every hire
• Activate and manage the recruitment action plan
• Manage the recruitment process and deliver on local requirements
• Identify, attract, screen and select candidates
• Advise and guide managers through the process of candidate assessment and decision making
• Manage the offer process for all hires in conjunction with our HR colleagues
• Ensure all stakeholders in the recruiting process are regularly updated on the status of recruiting for each position
• Ensure candidates are engaged with and motivated by opportunities at SAP (relationship management/ brand/employee value proposition)
• Continually evaluate and adapt recruiting strategy / plan so that improvement / efficiencies are gained
• Ensure that you continuously improve your skills and knowledge of recruiting, selection and consulting

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to interact, establish credibility and influence at the Executive and C-level
• Ability to effectively manage demanding workload and competing priorities
• Strong consulting skills
• Customer focus
• Attention to detail and process management
• Team worker
• Results focus
• Problem solver
• Cultural awareness
• Passion for recruiting!

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• 10 years’ experience in Executive Recruiting in a corporate environment
• Proven track record in identifying, attracting and selecting external passive talent
• Track record of Executive level business partnering
• Deep understanding SAP business, strategy and leadership models
• Knowledge of the technology sector, and core business functions 
• Knowledge of the competitive landscape for Executive Talent for SAP in the Americas
• Strong track record of consulting with and advising senior stakeholders
• Deep knowledge of the recruitment market in the Americas and specifically Sales/Cloud Sales org
• Proven ability to deliver high levels of service to hiring managers and candidates
• Experience in recruiting across multiple job skillsets

WHAT YOU GET FROM US

Success is what you make it. At SAP, we help you make it your own. A career at SAP can open many doors for you. If you’re searching for a company that’s dedicated to your ideas and individual growth, recognizes you for your unique contributions, fills you with a strong sense of purpose, and provides a fun, flexible and inclusive work environment – apply now.

SAP'S DIVERSITY COMMITMENT
To harness the power of innovation, SAP invests in the development of its diverse employees. We aspire to leverage the qualities and appreciate the unique competencies that each person brings to the company.

SAP is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity and to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please send an e-mail with your request to Recruiting Operations Team (Americas: Careers.NorthAmerica@sap.com or Careers.LatinAmerica@sap.com, APJ: Careers.APJ@sap.com, EMEA: Careers@sap.com).

Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.

Additional Locations: Virtual - USA