Comcast Media/Entertainment

Director for Executive Search, Talent Acquisition - Executive Search (G&O, T&P, Advertising)

Philadelphia, PA In person Full-time

Location: PA - Philadelphia, 1701 John F Kennedy Blvd

Comcast brings together the best in media and technology. We drive innovation to create the world's best entertainment and online experiences. As a Fortune 50 leader, we set the pace in a variety of innovative and fascinating businesses and create career opportunities across a wide range of locations and disciplines. We are at the forefront of change and move at an amazing pace, thanks to our remarkable people, who bring cutting-edge products and services to life for millions of customers every day. If you share in our passion for teamwork, our vision to revolutionize industries and our goal to lead the future in media and technology, we want you to fast-forward your career at Comcast.

Job Summary

Comcast is a global technology and media company with businesses and brands spanning Xfinity, Comcast Business, Advertising, media, entertainment, connectivity, and technology.

As a Director for Executive Search, you will lead and develop a team of Executive Search Consultants, own your assigned portfolio of businesses and functions (currently Growth & Operations, Technology & Product, and Advertising), and serve as a Leadership Talent Advisor to Comcast's C-suite and senior leaders.

Based in Philadelphia with a global talent mandate, you will help Comcast identify, attract, and recruit exceptional executives across industries and geographies. You will bring an external perspective on the leadership capabilities, talent markets, and emerging skills Comcast will need for the future.

You will also represent Comcast in the executive market, bringing the company's scale, technology, brands, businesses, leadership, and opportunities to life for executives who may not otherwise be considering Comcast.

Responsibilities

Leading the design and execution of talent acquisition and Executive Search strategies, including senior and complex search assignments, to support business objectives and enhance performance.

Directing talent forecasting and succession planning processes to establish robust leadership pipelines, using external market intelligence and talent mapping to anticipate future executive talent needs.

Managing the Talent Acquisition System and Executive Search processes and driving continuous process and tool improvements for recruitment efficiency.

Developing recruitment performance metrics in collaboration with leadership to optimize staffing outcomes and Executive Search effectiveness.

Partnering with HR and department leaders and building trusted relationships with senior executives to evaluate and enhance recruiting tools, processes, candidate experience, leadership profiles and executive talent strategies.

Orchestrating employment branding, assessment tool integration, and recruitment training programs, while helping position Comcast and its leadership opportunities compellingly within the executive talent market.

Spearheading outreach and sourcing strategies to build a diverse and qualified talent pool, including proactive relationships with senior executives across industries and geographies.

Cultivating strategic relationships with external entities for recruitment and community engagement, while leveraging Talent Intelligence, market mapping and competitive insights to inform leadership decisions.

Ensuring adherence to legal standards and company policies in all recruitment and hiring practices.

Leading, coaching and developing Executive Search Consultants, strengthening their capabilities across executive assessment, market intelligence, client management and candidate engagement, while remaining personally engaged in critical and sensitive executive searches.

Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance.

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