Executive Market Intelligence Recruiter

Job Description

Who We Are 

At General Motors, we're driving the evolution of mobility for a more sustainable and connected world. From revolutionary electric vehicles to cutting-edge autonomous driving technology, we empower millions of customers, developers, and businesses worldwide to create personalized experiences on the road. Our dedication to innovation, remote-first collaboration, and global inclusion means that no matter your location, you're part of a vibrant team making a profound impact each day. As we continue to lead automotive transformation, we're acquiring new skills and experiences that make work feel truly rewarding. Your career at GM is in your hands. 

About the Job 

As an Executive Market Intelligence Recruiter, you'll play a critical role in transforming our Executive Talent Acquisition unit into a strategic talent advisory powerhouse. As part of the Executive Talent Acquisition team, you'll conduct in-depth research and talent mapping to support senior-level and complex searches, leveraging data-driven insights to inform hiring strategies and succession planning, and comprehensive intelligence reports to support corporate development activity. This role blends hands-on recruiting with advanced research, positioning you as a key contributor to GM's leadership in executive recruiting amid rapid industry shifts in automotive technology, sustainability, and global competition.   

You'll partner with executive business and HR leaders to deliver actionable intelligence, engaging candidates with a consultative approach while supporting the centralized talent database and market analysis efforts. With a focus on proactive networking and strategic sourcing, you'll help anticipate market trends and efficiently engage top talent across geographies and functions, contributing to a high-performing team that thrives on urgency, innovation, and first-principles problem-solving. 

Responsibilities 

• Conduct detailed talent mapping and market research to identify and engage senior-level leaders, sourcing support for the most complex searches with data-driven insights and personalized outreach strategies  

• Build and maintain profiles within the centralized internal talent database, collaborating with the team to ensure up-to-date industry sector mappings that accelerate search starts  

• Contribute to the development of market analysis reports, providing calculated perspectives on competitive intelligence to shape executive hiring strategies and M&A development  

• Support senior strategic leadership hiring by delivering proactive sourcing efforts, capturing market learnings for future use while assisting with narrative development and data aggregation   

• Partner with cross-functional teams to align research with succession planning, offering insights that anticipate business needs and enhance candidate engagement  

• Facilitate candidate discussions and building out a network with passive prospects for future expectations  

• Assist in refining processes using data analytics and tools, contributing to the standardization of reporting SOPs and the rearchitecting of tech stacks to improve efficiency 

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in executive recruiting, talent mapping, and market intelligence 

• At least 5 years specifically focused on C-suite and senior leadership roles (e.g., VP-level and above) in the automotive, technology, manufacturing, or sustainability sectors 

• Proven track record of leading complex, global talent searches for Fortune 500