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Executive Recruiter

Requisition ID:  14374
Location: 

Chicago, IL, US, 60631

Pay Type:  Salary
Estimated Wage Range $119,000 - $160,000/Annually
Travel Requirement: <10%

Company Overview

COMPANY OVERVIEW
Amrize is building North America. From bridges and railways to data centers, schools, offices and homes, our solutions are inside the buildings and infrastructure that connect people and advance how we live. And we invite you to come and build with us.

As the partner of choice for professional builders, we offer advanced branded solutions from foundation to rooftop. Wherever our customers are, whatever their job, we’re ready to deliver. Our 19,000 colleagues work across 1,000 sites supported by an unparalleled distribution network. Infrastructure, commercial and residential, new build, repair and refurbishment: We’re in every construction market.

Amrize listed on the New York Stock Exchange and the SIX Swiss Exchange on June 23, 2025, following our spinoff as an independent company. Join us and build your ambition. 

ABOUT THE ROLE

Own the full lifecycle of executive search—from needs assessment and market mapping to offer negotiation—for all VP-level+ positions while maintaining a high-touch, confidential, and seamless candidate and stakeholder experience. Manage the company’s agency relationships and spend. Partner with Marketing and Communications to develop and execute Amrize’s employment brand strategy.

 

WHAT YOU'LL ACCOMPLISH

  • Develop and lead the executive recruiting strategy in alignment with enterprise goals, succession planning, and inclusion objectives
  • Partner directly with C-suite executives and senior HR leaders to understand talent needs, define position requirements, and influence hiring decisions
  • Leverage internal networks, external partnerships, market intelligence, and innovative sourcing techniques to build diverse executive talent pipelines
  • Lead candidate evaluation and selection processes, including structured interviews, executive assessments, and reference checks
  • Moderate, including responsibility for understanding the company’s use of search firms across the board as well as employment branding partners
  • Oversee the company’s graduate programs and (e.g., MBA) recruiting efforts
  • Manage complex offer negotiations and transitions with professionalism and discretion
  • When necessary, manage relationships with retained executive search firms, ensuring accountability and alignment with internal processes
  • Gain visibility to the company’s agency spend, establish an approach to standardize—to the extent possible—its use
  • Provide competitive intelligence and benchmarking; report on executive hiring trends, performance metrics, and search progress to senior leadership
  • Establish Amrize’s employment brand and champion an inclusive and high-impact candidate experience reflective of our values and the brand
  • Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors 

 

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Education: Bachelor’s degree

Field of Study Preferred:  Master's degree
Required Work Experience: 15+ years of progressive talent acquisition experience, with at least 5 years focused exclusively on executive-level recruiting (VP, SVP, C-level),
Experience with SuccessFactors ATS

Additional Requirements:
Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Amrize-approved Personal Protection Equipment ("PPE"), including but not limited to respirators. Employees that are required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator seal meets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit tests

 

WHAT WE OFFER

  • Competitive salary
  • Retirement Savings: Choose from 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax savings 
  • Dental, Disability and Life Insurance  
  • Holistic Health & Well-being programs
  • Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health and dependent care
  • Vision and other Voluntary benefits and discounts
  • Paid time off & paid holidays
  • Paid Parental Leave (maternity & paternity)
  • Educational Assistance Program
  • Dress for your day

BUILDING INCLUSIVE WORKSPACES
At Amrize, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part. Whether you’re in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. We're seeking builders, creative thinkers and innovators. Come put your expertise to work while developing the knowledge and skills to drive your career forward. With us you’ll have the chance to build your ambition!   

Amrize North America Inc. takes pride in our hiring processes and our commitment that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, citizenship, physical or mental disability, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Amrize North America Inc, and its respective subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers, deciding all employment on the basis of qualification, merit and business need.  Amrize Canada Inc. is committed to the principles of employment equity and encourages the applications from women, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities.

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request accommodation in order to apply for a position with us, please email recruiting-accommodations@amrize.com. This email address should only be used for accommodations and not general inquiries or resume submittals. In Ontario, our organization/business is committed to fulfilling our requirements under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Under the Act, accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.


Nearest Major Market: Chicago

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