JOB DETAILSPosition Job Title: Global Executive Search ManagerLine Manager’s Job Title: Integral Talent Acquisition DirectorContract Type: PermanentLocation: Sant Cugat, Barcelona, fully on-siteJOB PURPOSEThe Global Executive Search Manager is responsible for defining and delivering the organisation’s global executive hiring strategy, ensuring the attraction, engagement, and appointment of high-impact senior leaders.As part of establishing a more centralised and in-house Talent Acquisition model, this role will play a key part in building and embedding the organisation’s internal executive search capability.Operating within the Global Talent Acquisition Centre of Excellence, the role partners closely with Executive Leadership, HR, and Regional TA teams to proactively identify and engage top executive talent. Acting as a trusted advisor, the role combines high-touch search execution with strategic insight to strengthen leadership capability and ensure the organisation is competitively positioned to attract diverse, high-calibre executive talent.JOB DIMENSIONS & SCOPEOwns and delivers global executive hiring (VP+ / critical roles)Plays a key role in building internal executive search capability and approachWorks directly with Executive Committee, senior business leaders, and HR leadershipActs as a core member of the Global TA Centre of ExcellenceLeads proactive executive talent mapping and pipelining globallyPartners closely with Regional TA Heads and HRBPsDefines approach to external search firm utilisation and governancePRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES1. Executive Search DeliveryLead end-to-end executive recruitment globally, from role definition through to offer and onboardingManage confidential, high-impact searches with professionalism, discretion, and strong stakeholder alignmentPartner with business leaders to define role requirements, success profiles, and tailored search strategiesDeliver a high-quality, high-touch candidate experience across all executive hiring processesSupport offer development, negotiation, and closing of senior candidates2.



Proactive Sourcing & Talent EngagementProactively source and engage senior talent through direct sourcing, networking, and market mappingBuild and maintain strong relationships with executive talent, industry networks, and professional communitiesDevelop and embed proactive executive sourcing methodologies as part of the internal search capabilityDeliver innovative engagement strategies to attract and influence passive executive candidates3. Strategic Talent AdvisoryAct as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, providing insight on talent markets, competitor activity, and hiring strategiesInfluence hiring decisions through data-driven insights and market intelligencePartner with stakeholders to shape hiring strategies aligned to long-term business and transformation prioritiesChampion inclusive executive hiring practices, ensuring diverse leadership pipelines4. Executive Talent PipeliningBuild and maintain global executive talent pipelines aligned to critical roles and future succession needsConduct structured market mapping for key leadership positions across regions and functionsEstablish scalable approaches to long-term executive talent engagement as part of building internal capability5. External Search & Process GovernanceDefine and manage relationships with external executive search partners, ensuring quality, consistency, and valueEstablish clear guidelines for when and how external firms are used, supporting a shift toward in-house deliveryEnsure effective use of ATS and talent systems for tracking, reporting, and complianceProvide regular reporting and insights on search progress, market conditions, and hiring outcomes6.



Global TA Leadership ContributionContribute to the Global TA Leadership Team, shaping overall TA strategy and capabilitySupport the development of a best-in-class, globally aligned executive hiring modelPartner with Global Sourcing and Regional TA leaders to ensure consistent and scalable approachesShare insights and best practices to continuously elevate executive hiring capability globallyMAJOR CHALLENGES & COMPLEXITIESBuilding an effective in-house executive search capability within a newly centralised modelManaging highly confidential and business-critical hiring processesInfluencing and advising senior stakeholders in a global matrix environmentEngaging passive, high-demand executive talent in competitive marketsBalancing speed, quality, diversity, and stakeholder expectationsKEY INTERNAL RELATIONSHIPSExecutive Committee and Senior LeadershipGlobal HR LeadershipRegional Heads of Talent AcquisitionHR Business PartnersKEY EXTERNAL RELATIONSHIPSExecutive talent networks and communitiesExternal executive search firmsIndustry associations and leadership forumsQUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTSFormal Qualifications and ExperienceSignificant experience in executive search (in-house or retained search firm, ideally both)Proven track record delivering complex, senior-level global searchesExperience in building or evolving executive search capability or models is highly desirableExperience operating in a multinational, matrix organisationStrong understanding of global talent markets and executive hiring dynamicsBachelor’s degree or equivalent experienceSpecific Skills and AbilitiesStrong proactive sourcing and talent engagement capability at executive levelAbility to build and embed new approaches and ways of workingExceptional stakeholder management and influencing skillsAbility to act as a credible advisor to senior leadershipHigh levels of judgement, discretion, and professionalismData-driven mindset with ability to translate insights into hiring strategies

📌 Global Executive Search Senior Manager (Barcelona)
🏢 Amcor
📍 Barcelona