Why Join Thrivent?

Thrivent is a mission-driven Fortune 500 financial services organization empowering Christians to flourish through holistic financial advice, investments, insurance, and generosity programs. Headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, we serve over 2 million members nationwide with a people-first culture rooted in faith, integrity, and community impact. As a not-for-profit financial services leader, Thrivent offers unparalleled stability, purpose-driven work, and opportunities to make a lasting difference.

Join our dynamic Talent Acquisition team as an Executive Recruiter in Minneapolis and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of leadership at Thrivent. We foster professional growth through comprehensive development programs, collaborative environments, and a commitment to work-life harmony. Enjoy hybrid work flexibility, competitive compensation, and a total rewards package that prioritizes your well-being. At Thrivent, your expertise will drive strategic hiring for VP-level and above roles, aligning top executive talent with our bold vision for growth and innovation in financial services.

Role Description

The Executive Recruiter leads full-cycle search efforts for VP-level and above roles, driving strategic hiring outcomes across the enterprise. This high-impact position partners closely with Talent Acquisition leadership, HR Business Partners, Total Rewards, and executive teams to deliver a consultative search experience. Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, you'll leverage deep expertise in executive search, market intelligence, and stakeholder engagement to ensure alignment with business priorities and a consistent, high-touch candidate experience.

As a key player in Thrivent's talent strategy, you'll source future-ready leaders who embody our core values of generosity, integrity, and stewardship. This role demands a strategic mindset, exceptional relationship-building skills, and a passion for identifying transformative talent in the competitive financial services landscape.

Detailed Responsibilities

• Execute end-to-end executive search processes, including strategy development, sourcing, assessment, selection, and offer negotiation for senior leadership roles (VP+).
• Partner with senior leaders to define role requirements, candidate profiles, and search strategies that reflect organizational goals and leadership needs.
• Source future-ready pipeline of executive talent through proactive sourcing, networking, and industry engagement.
• Provide LinkedIn market intelligence, and candidate compensation insights to inform strategic hiring decisions and talent planning.
• Present comprehensive candidate assessments and search progress updates to stakeholders, maintaining transparency and strategic alignment.
• Collaborate with HR and business leaders to align executive hiring with succession planning and long-term leadership development strategies.
• Partner with marketing and communications teams to elevate the employer brand in executive talent markets, ensuring compelling messaging across outreach channels.
• Coordinate with HR and business units to ensure smooth onboarding for executive hires, including cultural integration and stakeholder alignment.
• Mentor and coach senior recruiters, sharing best practices in executive search methodologies, assessment tools, and stakeholder management.
• Report key recruitment operating metrics related to executive hiring performance, outcomes, and process efficiency.
• Continuously refine sourcing strategies using emerging platforms, AI-driven tools, and data analytics to stay ahead in the executive talent market.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with executive search firms, industry networks, and alumni to expand Thrivent's talent pipeline.

Required Skills

Thrivent seeks an Executive Recruiter with proven expertise in high-stakes talent acquisition. Key skills include:

• Advanced executive sourcing and Boolean search techniques
• Expertise in LinkedIn Recruiter and ATS systems like Workday
• Market intelligence analysis and compensation benchmarking
• Stakeholder consultation and influence at C-suite levels
• Candidate assessment using behavioral interviewing and psychometric tools
• Offer negotiation and closing high-caliber executives
• Strategic pipeline development and succession planning
• Data-driven reporting with metrics like time-to-fill and quality-of-hire

Education & Experience

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; Master's preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in executive search, with 5+ years focused on VP+ placements in financial services or Fortune 500 environments.
• Proven track record of filling 10+ executive roles annually with diverse, high-performing talent.
• Experience partnering with HRBP, executive leadership, and cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified Executive Search Professional (CESP) or similar credential.
• Deep knowledge of financial services regulations, fintech trends, and leadership competencies.
• Strong network in Midwest executive talent pools, particularly Minneapolis-St. Paul metro.
• Proficiency in AI recruiting tools, diversity sourcing strategies, and employer branding.

Compensation Overview

Competitive base salary plus performance-based incentives, reflecting market rates for top Executive Recruiter talent in Minneapolis.

Benefits

Thrivent offers a holistic benefits package including medical, dental, vision coverage; 401(k) with generous employer match; tuition reimbursement; paid parental leave; wellness programs; and 20+ days PTO starting day one. Hybrid schedule available with modern office in downtown Minneapolis.

Thrivent is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and belonging. Apply today to advance your career in executive recruiting at a values-led organization.