Job Description

Sr Executive Recruiter

Are you an Executive Recruiter who is ready to uncover and attract the leaders who will power innovation and operational excellence in a global manufacturing company? Kohler Co is seeking an experienced Sr Executive Recruiter to partner directly with our C-suite and senior business leaders to find, attract, and hire world-class talent. This isn't just about filling roles it's about influencing the future of a global, privately-held company with a proud 150+ year legacy and a forward-looking vision. This is a high-impact role where you'll lead the search for executives who will drive innovation, operational excellence, and cultural growth across the enterprise. If you thrive at the intersection of strategy, relationship-building, and talent acquisition and want to make a measurable impact on a global organization this opportunity is for you.

Specific Responsibilities

• Be a trusted advisor: Partner directly with the CEO, CHRO, and senior executives to understand business strategy and translate it to executive talent needs.
• Shape leadership hiring: Lead end-to-end searches for Senior Director level and above roles across the enterprise, including commercial, operations, engineering, supply chain, digital, HR, and finance.
• Deliver a white-glove experience: Build relationships with top executives, ensuring every candidate interaction reflects our values, culture, and EVP.
• Bring market intelligence: Provide insights on talent landscapes, leadership pipelines, and competitor activity to guide executive decisions.
• Own the entire search journey: Proactively research, source, and engage top leadership talent, as well as directly manage all candidate sourcing, screening, and assessment activity.
• Champion inclusion: Ensure every slate reflects a broad, diverse range of perspectives and experiences.
• Drive innovation: Foster continuous improvement of executive recruiting practices and strategies to raise the bar with every hire.

Skills/Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience as an Executive Recruiter with responsibility for sourcing and recruiting at the Senior Director level and above
• Experience working directly with leaders at the CEO, CHRO, and C-suite level
• Ability to work onsite in Kohler, WI, four days per week
• Ability to travel on occasion to Kohler facilities (less than 10%)

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous executive recruitment experience in both a retained search firm and a corporate in-house TA team
• Experience maturing executive recruiting policies, processes, and strategies
• Proven success filling senior leadership roles in manufacturing, industrial, durable consumer goods, or engineering-driven companies
• Strong executive presence and ability to influence and build trust with senior executives
• Expertise in leadership assessment
• Experience working in a multi-region Talent Acquisition COE, with alignment to global processes, programs, and policies

Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future. We believe in supporting you from the moment you join us, which is why Kohler offers day 1 benefits. This means you'll have access to your applicable benefit programs from your first day on the job, with no waiting period. The salary range for this position is $125,750 - $195,650. 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/variable incentive compensation.

Why Choose Kohler?

We empower each associate to #BecomeMoreAtKohler with a competitive total rewards package to support your health and wellbeing, access to career growth and development opportunities, a diverse and inclusive workplace, and a strong culture of innovation. With more than 30,000 bold leaders across the globe, we're driving meaningful change in our mission to help people live gracious, healthy, and sustainable lives.

About Us

It is Kohler's policy to recruit, hire, and promote qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran. If, as an individual with a disability, you need reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact kohlerjobs@kohler.com. Kohler Co. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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