Lead Talent Acquisition - Executive Recruiting Associate

AT&T; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 106,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

AT&T is seeking an Executive Talent Acquisition Associate to support leadership hiring across critical roles. You will map talent, identify high-potential leaders, and engage candidates while coordinating search programs.

The role requires strong research, relationship-building, and business acumen, with ownership of outcomes. You will partner with ETA leadership to craft search strategies, build diverse pipelines, and deliver market insights that guide hiring decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) desired.
• 5+ years of related experience.
• Certification is required in some areas.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leadership to develop and execute executive search strategies.
• Conduct talent mapping and market research to identify top candidates.
• Build and maintain executive talent pipelines aligned with business needs.
• Identify, engage, and qualify executive candidates through outreach.
• Support search kick-offs, calibration discussions, and progress reviews.
• Provide updates on candidate activity and market dynamics.
• Assist with candidate assessment, referencing, and evaluation.
• Develop talent intelligence reports and competitive analyses.
• Maintain data quality and accurate candidate records.

Skills

Executive search

Talent mapping

Market intelligence

Relationship building

Sourcing candidates

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Recruiting tools

Job description

This is a full-time onsite role based in the location(s) posted and is performed from the designated work location five days per week. No relocation available.

About the Team The Executive Talent Acquisition, Associate is responsible for identifying, engaging, and hiring the next generation of AT&T leadership that will strengthen AT&T’s executive management team. The ETA team focuses exclusively on critical leadership roles that will shape the future of AT&T and drive the company's growth with purpose, innovation and improve, and transformation to all things that impact our customers.

Position Summary The Executive Talent Acquisition, Associate is responsible for supporting all phases of executive search execution, including talent mapping, candidate identification, market intelligence, candidate engagement, research, reporting, and project management. This role serves as a trusted partner to Executive Talent Aquisition by helping develop search strategies, building diverse executive talent pipelines, and delivering meaningful market insights that inform hiring and business decisions. The ideal candidate combines strong research and analytical capabilities with exceptional relationship-building skills, intellectual curiosity, business acumen, and a relentless sense of ownership.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with Executive TA Leadership to develop and execute search strategies for executive-level hiring initiatives.
• Conduct executive talent mapping and market research to identify high‑potential leadership candidates across industries and functions.
• Build and maintain robust executive talent pipelines aligned with current and future business needs.
• Identify, qualify, and engage executive candidates through direct outreach and relationship‑building activities.
• Support search kick‑off meetings, calibration discussions, and ongoing search progress reviews.
• Provide regular updates on candidate activity, market dynamics, and search progress.
• Assist with candidate assessment, referencing, and evaluation activities throughout the search lifecycle.
• Research and analyze executive talent markets, competitors, organizational structures, and industry trends.
• Co‑develop talent intelligence reports, talent maps, and competitive market analyses that support strategic workforce planning to give AT&T a competitive edge.
• Gather and synthesize market intelligence into actionable insights for business and talent acquisition leaders.
• Maintain expertise in talent trends across key functional areas including technology, product, sales, operations, finance, and corporate functions.
• Build trusted relationships with executive candidates and passive talent.
• Conduct outreach and initial candidate qualification conversations.
• Maintain ongoing engagement with prospective candidates to cultivate long‑term executive talent pipelines.
• Ensure an exceptional candidate experience by providing timely communication and professional interactions throughout the search process.
• Effectively represent AT&T's culture, leadership opportunities, and value proposition to the executive talent market.
• Manage multiple executive search projects simultaneously while maintaining quality and urgency.
• Coordinate project timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder communications.
• Maintain accurate candidate, market, and search information within AT&T systems and recruiting tools.
• Ensure the highest standards of data quality, reporting accuracy, and documentation.

Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) desired. 5+ years of related experience. Certification is required in some areas.

Our Lead Talent Acquisition jobs earn between $106,100.00 - $178,200.00 USD Annual.

Joining our team comes with amazing perks and benefits:

• Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
• 401(k) plan
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Paid Time Off and Holidays (based on date of hire, at least 23 days of vacation each year and 9 company-designated holidays)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Caregiver Leave
• Additional sick leave beyond what state and local law require may be available but is unprotected
• Adoption Reimbursement
• Disability Benefits (short term and long term)
• Life and Accidental Death Insurance
• Supplemental benefit programs: critical illness/accident hospital indemnity/group legal
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Extensive employee wellness programs
• Employee discounts up to 50% off on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories, AT&T internet (and fiber where available) and AT&T phone

Weekly Hours: 40

Time Type: Regular

Location: Atlanta, Georgia, Dallas, Texas

Salary Range: $106,100.00 - $178,200.00

AT&T and its subsidiaries are committed to equal employment opportunity. All hiring, promotion, and other employment decisions remain merit-based and free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. In addition, AT&T will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. AT&T is a fair chance employer and does not initiate a background check until an offer is made.

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