Lead Executive Recruiter

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Position Summary

The Executive Recruiter role is instrumental in direct sourcing candidates for high-level specialized positions across all business units at Marathon Petroleum Company (MPC). As a member of the Talent Acquisition team, this role operates as a strategic talent advisor to senior executives, driving proactive talent strategies, market intelligence, and high-touch candidate engagement to attract top-tier leadership talent. This position will demonstrate strong executive presence, consultative partnership skills, and the ability to influence hiring decisions through data and insights, and external market intelligence.

Responsibilities

- Manages the end-to-end executive recruiting lifecycle for critical roles aligned to current and future business strategy, including intake, sourcing, screening, assessment, slate presentation, offer negotiation, and close.

- Partners with HR and business leaders to align on hiring needs, define executive-level candidate profiles, and shape targeted direct-sourcing strategies; adapts quickly to shifting priorities and changing requisition needs.

- Conducts confidential searches with discretion and sound judgment; presents high-caliber slates and leverages market mapping, talent trends, and competitive intelligence to advise senior leaders.

- Builds and maintains strong relationships with internal stakeholders and executive leadership; delivers clear status updates and influences decision-making through effective communication and executive presence.

- Utilizes advanced research tools and techniques to identify, engage, develop and nurture long-term relationships with prospective and passive senior & executive candidates to sustain an engaged pipeline and a consistent positive candidate experience.

- Leverages technology and sourcing tools (ATS, LinkedIn, job boards, and other platforms) and advanced search methodologies to identify, engage, and track talent pipelines.

- Facilitates compensation discussions and negotiations in partnership with key internal stakeholders to support timely, aligned hiring decisions.

- Manages external partners (e.g., executive search firms) as needed to extend reach and expertise while ensuring alignment with process, quality, and confidentiality expectations.

- Monitors and analyzes recruiting metrics and process indicators to improve effectiveness and drive continuous improvement; ensure compliance with internal policies, legal guidelines, and governance frameworks.

Experience And Education

- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, or related field is required.

- Six (6) years of executive search or talent acquisition experience required

- Demonstrated experience in successfully placing senior leader roles (Director, VP, and above) including ownership of full-cycle executive searches preferred

Skills

- Ability to manage multiple projects and organizational needs simultaneously and work effectively in a fast-paced, high-output environment.

- Maintains the highest levels of discretion and confidentiality when handling sensitive information

- Ability to analyze data and insights to influence decisions and improve hiring outcomes

TRAVEL

- Occasionally travel up to 20% required

As an energy industry leader, our career opportunities fuel personal and professional growth.

Location:

Findlay OH Main Bldg

Additional locations:

Job Requisition ID:

00021688

Location Address:

19100 Ridgewood Pkwy

Education:

Bachelors (Required)

Employee Group:

Full time

Employee Subgroup:

Regular

Marathon Petroleum Company LP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, reproductive health decision-making, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition or AIDS/HIV status, ancestry, national origin, genetic information, military, veteran status, marital status, citizenship or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant, click here.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process at Marathon Petroleum LP, please contact our Human Resources Department at talentacquisition@marathonpetroleum.com. Please specify the reasonable accommodation you are requesting, along with the job posting number in which you may be interested. A Human Resources representative will review your request and contact you to discuss a reasonable accommodation. Marathon Petroleum offers a total rewards program which includes, but is not limited to, access to health, vision, and dental insurance, paid time off, 401k matching program, paid parental leave, and educational reimbursement. Detailed benefit information is available at https://mympcbenefits.com.The hired candidate will also be eligible for a discretionary company-sponsored annual bonus program.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Veteran / Disability

We will consider all qualified Applicants for employment, including those with arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws. In reviewing criminal history in connection with a conditional offer of employment, Marathon will consider the key responsibilities of the role.