Global Executive Recruitment Manager

The Ice Cream division at Unilever is preparing to stand on its own, aiming to become an independent, EUR 8.3 billion publicly listed company by the end of 2025. We’re on a mission to create the ultimate snacking company. A place where growth, innovation, founder and ownership mentality, and performance are cultivated and rewarded. And where we craft extraordinary ice cream experiences - transforming ordinary moments into lasting memories. Because we know, life tastes better with ice cream.

ABOUT THE MAGNUM ICE CREAM COMPANY:

The Magnum Ice Cream Company is all about growth. Growing our business. Growing our customers’ businesses. Growing our people’s careers. Growth begins with empowerment. So we free our people to be innovative, responsible entrepreneurs, driven and equipped to give our consumers more amazing products and unforgettable moments – and having fun doing it.

With 19,000 expert ice cream colleagues and iconic brands like Wall’s, Cornetto and Ben & Jerry’s, loved in 76 countries, we are the world’s largest Ice Cream company leading the industry. We have been taking pleasure seriously for more than 100 years, serving happiness with every lick or scoop of ice cream for generations.

We are investing to unlock the full growth potential of The Magnum Ice Cream Company as a standalone entity, once we separate from Unilever, which is planned to happen before the end of 2025.

We dream big but keep things simple to act fast.

If you want to grow with us, make an impact, and shape the future of Ice Cream, this is the place for you!

Job Purpose

This role will be part of the Global Center of Expertise Talent Acquisition and will report to the Global Head of Talent Acquisition. The Global Executive Recruitment Manager will provide strategic guidance and advice on executive recruitment to Senior Leadership, define the most effective recruitment strategy to fill a variety of executive roles, manage the end-to-end recruitment process for those roles, and improve efficiency and reduce costs, while ensuring the high quality of the candidates.

Key Responsibilities

• Personally manage the end-to-end recruitment delivery of executive vacancies
• Develop sourcing strategies that will attract the best executive talent
• Research prospective candidates, engage them and perform initial assessment
• Calibrate candidates with Hiring Managers and relevant HR Directors
• Use advanced negotiating techniques when extending external job offers to selected candidates
• Manage relationships with Executive Search agencies
• Proactively look to drive efficiency of process and reduce associated costs
• Establish key performance metrics
• Continually contribute to the knowledge base of the organization by providing education on labor market and talent pools/profiles
• Promote The Magnum Ice Cream Company to ensure we become the Employer of Choice for prospective employees
• Ensure compliance with employment regulations and laws
• Drive continuous improvement in the area of Talent Acquisition with a clear eye on innovation, future trends and technological development
• Communicate information effectively in a clear and timely manner to appropriate parties in the organization

What You Need to Succeed

Experiences & Qualifications

• Master’s degree ideally in Business Administration, Human Resources or Psychology
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in Talent Acquisition including at least 5 years in executive recruitment in global organizations
• Strong track record in successful executive recruitment in a fast-paced environment
• Experience in building talent pipelines and sourcing for hard-to-fill vacancies as well as engaging passive talent through various mediums
• Deep and expert knowledge of Talent Acquisition concepts, methodology and industry trends and proven experience in delivering best practices
• Experience with large multinational corporate organizations
• Solid coordination skills, along with the ability to manage and motivate internal and external stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and facilitate effective working relationships with senior level executives
• Proven ability to anticipate and manage change and recommend pragmatic solutions aligned with business and HR strategy
• Qualifications in the use of psychometric tools and coaching
• Excellent verbal and written English language & presentation skills

Leadership: The Ice Cream Way

We are looking for bold, driven individuals who thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and share our approach to growth, collaboration, and innovation. Here’s what defines success in our organization:

• Focus on Growth – Embracing new challenges, seeking opportunities to innovate, and continuously looking for ways to expand and improve. Whether it’s scaling markets, evolving roles, or leading teams, we value those who see possibilities and take initiative.
• Speed & Simplicity – Working efficiently, adapting quickly, and simplifying processes by leveraging technology to drive better outcomes. With ethical decision-making as the backbone to this, we drive agility and stay focused.
• Winning with Fun – Collaborating, integrating seamlessly with a founder/owner mindset, keeping what’s best for the company at the heart of all that is done. We build diverse, inclusive, and winning teams that drive our business.
• Bold Innovations – Experimenting with fresh ideas and innovative thinking that shape our industry, through product development, process improvements, and customer experiences. Being obsessed with the consumer, we embrace change to drive growth.
• Care & Challenge – Fostering an open, transparent environment where team members can grow, share feedback openly, holding themselves and each other to high standards while maintaining a strong sense of support and camaraderie.
• Expertise in our category – A deep understanding of our industry, customers, and market trends enabling us to stay ahead and turn challenges into opportunities. Curiosity, insight, and a willingness to learn and lead enables us to remain market makers.

If these qualities resonate with you, we’d love to connect and explore how you can be part of our team.

ARE YOU EXCITED TO CRAFT THE ICE CREAM FUTURE?

We take pleasure seriously. Join the Ice Cream Team now! 🍦