Talent Acquisition Specialist

Talent Acquisition Specialist (Leadership Sourcing & Research)

Job Summary:

We are seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist with a strong focus on leadership sourcing and research to identify and engage top-tier executive talent. This role will require strategic research, proactive outreach, and market mapping to build a pipeline of high-caliber leaders for our organization. The ideal candidate will have experience in executive search, market intelligence, and passive candidate engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership Sourcing & Research

• Conduct in-depth market research to identify top leadership talent within the industry.
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies to attract executive-level candidates.
• Utilize multiple sourcing channels, including LinkedIn Recruiter, industry networks, executive databases, and competitive intelligence.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for critical leadership roles.
• Engage with passive candidates through direct sourcing methods, networking, and targeted outreach.

Talent Mapping & Market Intelligence

• Create talent maps for key leadership roles based on industry research.
• Analyze market trends, compensation benchmarking, and competitor talent strategies.
• Provide hiring managers with data-driven insights on leadership talent availability and trends.

Candidate Assessment & Engagement

• Conduct initial screening and assessment of leadership profiles.
• Collaborate with recruiters, hiring managers to define leadership hiring needs.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Partner with HR and business leaders to understand future leadership hiring needs.
• Present research findings and talent insights to recruiters.
• Develop long-term relationships with executive candidates and industry leaders.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Experience: 0-3 years of experience in talent sourcing, executive search, or leadership hiring.
• Education: Master degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field (preferred).
• Strong knowledge of executive sourcing tools, Boolean search techniques, and talent mapping strategies.
• Experience with ATS/CRM systems and executive research tools.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.