Manager - Executive TA at Baxter International in Deerfield, IL

Manager - Executive TA Location: Deerfield, Illinois This is where your work makes a difference. At Baxter, we believe every person—regardless of who they are or where they are from—deserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues to be our guiding principle. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond. Our Baxter colleagues are united by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives. Together, our community is driven by a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration. Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact. We strive for efficient and effective operations, and we hold each other accountable for delivering exceptional results. Here, you will find more than just a job—you will find purpose and pride. The Executive Search Lead (Mgr level) will own all Director/Sr. Director/VP level searches across commercial functions, GPS Growth & Performance System our high-performing system, built on a People-Process-Performance foundation and GBS Baxter’s enterprise-wide organization dedicated to driving operational excellence and transformation through simplified and standardized processes. The Executive Search Lead will closely partner with executive leadership to proactively identify top talent for searches with a focus on the Americas. This fast paced, high impact role will involve deep exposure to the business and require the ability to manage expectations in unprecedented market conditions.  The right candidate will have a blend of expert level consultative recruiting, “white glove” candidate management skills, and ability to influence executive leaders both internally and externally.  This role reports to the Director, TA – Executive Recruiting and will involve a Sr. Recruiter direct report who will focus on sourcing, candidate engagement, CRM/ATS/Report updates and other market facing efforts. You will have a flexible work arrangement, be empowered to make decisions, and will be encouraged to share new ideas and challenge old ones in an effort to improve and optimize our process and capabilities. You will gain exposure to the best and brightest executive leaders and have a huge impact on their future talent strategy. #ThisIsWhere you help us accomplish our mission of saving and sustaining lives! ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Partner with senior executives to proactively identify trends in each function for both current and future search activities Demonstrate a consistently high say-do-ratio, aligning words with actions, setting realistic commitments, and building trust through disciplined follow‑through and visible ownership of outcome Conduct recruiting kickoff meetings with a consultative approach, asking challenging questions, building a success profile, and ensure the hiring team has a real time view of current market conditions Bring external market trends, data, and challenges to executive hiring teams, with the ability to influence and guide the search from an “outside in” perspective Update progress reports to be presented to executive leadership, including accurate and value-added candidate information Ensure continued focus on critical KPI’s/goals with effective leveraging of tools, technology, and process optimization Manage and develop a Sr. Recruiter who will continue to focus on outreach efforts, screening targeted talent, employer brand and process improvements Engage with external executive level talent, articulating our culture, employer brand, and creating excitement around the prospective role to drive further interest from the market Leverage market insights and trends to future-proof Baxter’s leadership bench and maintain competitive advantage Represent our employer brand in the market, championing internal initiatives/awards on social media and positioning Baxter as a “best place to work” Prepare and negotiate job offers and relocation where applicable, working with internal partners in mobility, HR, and executive compensation Be committed to executing process and communications, ensuring adherence to established company standards and regulatory requirements QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION: 10+ years recruiting experience in a large matrixed organization in a multi-functional role In-depth knowledge/prior experience of Medtech/pharmaceuticals/biotech sectors highly beneficial Experience recruiting executive level (Director+ talent) Disciplined, self-starter with a result driven mindset with a genuine interest in people with an intuitive mindset BA/BS degree required, emphasis in business/HR preferred Mix of in-house and agency recruiting experience preferred Proven ability to develop successful relationships with executive level business partners and team members in both virtual and in person capacities Regional/Global recruiting experience preferred Prior experience developing intelligence such as competitor maps, talent market landscapes and pipeline analytics Strong sourcing capabilities in the areas of internet search, name generation, social networks We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. At Baxter, we are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. The estimated base salary for this position is $112,000 - $160,000 annually. The estimated range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position. We may pay more or less than of the anticipated range based upon market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change. Individual pay is based on upon location, skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors. This position may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, commission, and/or long-term incentive. For questions about this, our pay philosophy, and available benefits, please speak to the recruiter if you decide to apply and are selected for an interview. Baxter is committed to supporting the needs for flexibility in the workplace. We do so through our flexible workplace policy which includes a required minimum number of days a week onsite. This policy provides the benefits of connecting and collaborating in-person in support of our Mission. The flexible workplace policy is subject to local laws and legal requirements. At its discretion, Baxter may decide to adjust, suspend, or discontinue as business needs change. US Benefits at Baxter (except for Puerto Rico) This is where your well-being matters. Baxter offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles. Our health and well-being benefits include medical and dental coverage that start on day one, as well as insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance. Financial and retirement benefits include the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount, and the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching. We also offer Flexible Spending Accounts, educational assistance programs, and time-off benefits such as paid holidays, paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service, family and medical leaves of absence, and paid parental leave. Additional benefits include commuting benefits, the Employee Discount Program, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and childcare benefits. Join us and enjoy the competitive compensation and benefits we offer to our employees. For additional information regarding Baxter US Benefits, please speak with your recruiter or visit our Benefits site: Benefits | Baxter Equal Employment Opportunity Baxter is an equal opportunity employer. Baxter evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic. Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Reasonable Accommodations Baxter is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities globally. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please click on the link here and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information. Recruitment Fraud Notice Baxter has discovered incidents of employment scams, where fraudulent parties pose as Baxter employees, recruiters, or other agents, and engage with online job seekers in an attempt to steal personal and/or financial information. To learn how you can protect yourself, review our Recruitment Fraud Notice.