Senior Talent Acquisition & Research Specialist

Russell Tobin; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

PrideGlobal in New York City is seeking a Senior Talent Sourcing & Research professional to join the talent organization. The role emphasizes talent intelligence, market research, data-driven sourcing, and workforce insights to influence hiring strategy and build long-term pipelines.

You will partner with recruiting leadership and business stakeholders to understand talent landscapes, translate data into recommendations, and advance sourcing best practices across a global organization.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of cumulative experience, including at least 4 years in talent sourcing, talent research, recruiting, talent intelligence, or related discipline.
• Experience in large, complex organizations with hands-on sourcing and strategic talent research.
• Strong ability to translate research into actionable recommendations for leadership.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strategic talent pipelines aligned with business needs.
• Lead direct-sourcing initiatives and craft data-driven sourcing strategies.
• Conduct talent market research, competitive intelligence, and workforce trend analysis.
• Analyze recruiting data to identify gaps, risks and opportunities.
• Translate research into recommendations for senior stakeholders.
• Build talent maps and identify hard-to-reach talent in competitive markets.
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition, HR and business leaders on workforce planning.
• Serve as a thought leader in talent intelligence and sourcing.

Skills

Talent sourcing

Talent research

Talent intelligence

Market research

Stakeholder management

Strategic mindset

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

New York City | Hybrid — 3 days in office

Base Salary: $150,000–$170,000 + potential bonus

I’m conducting a confidential search for a Senior Talent Sourcing & Research professional to join the talent organization of a highly respected, global professional services organization.

This is an opportunity for a strategic, research-oriented talent professional who enjoys going beyond traditional recruiting—using talent intelligence, market research, data, direct sourcing, and workforce insights to influence hiring strategy and build long-term talent pipelines.

The Opportunity

In this role, you will serve as a strategic talent intelligence partner to recruiting leadership and business stakeholders. You’ll help the organization understand where talent exists, how competitive markets are evolving, and how to proactively build pipelines for both current and future hiring needs.

Key areas of responsibility include:

• Developing and maintaining strategic talent pipelines aligned with current and anticipated business needs
• Leading targeted direct-sourcing initiatives and developing data-driven sourcing strategies
• Conducting talent market research, competitive intelligence, and workforce trend analysis
• Analyzing recruiting and talent data to identify gaps, trends, risks, and opportunities
• Translating research and data into actionable recommendations for senior stakeholders
• Building talent maps and identifying hard-to-reach talent in competitive markets
• Partnering closely with Talent Acquisition, HR, and business leaders on workforce planning initiatives
• Serving as a subject-matter expert and thought leader in talent intelligence and sourcing
• Strengthening external talent networks and advancing sourcing best practices

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate will bring 7+ years of cumulative experience, including at least 4 years in talent sourcing, talent research, recruiting, talent intelligence, or a closely related discipline.

We’re particularly interested in professionals who have worked within large, complex organizations and have experience combining hands‑on sourcing with strategic talent research and analysis.

Strong candidates will demonstrate:

• Exceptional research, analytical, and problem‑solving skills
• Experience with proactive sourcing and talent mapping
• Ability to interpret talent‑market data and turn it into meaningful business recommendations
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience partnering with senior‑level stakeholders
• Ability to manage complex, long‑term projects independently
• Strong judgment when working with confidential and sensitive information
• A consultative, strategic mindset rather than a purely transactional recruiting approach

Experience in professional services, financial services, consulting, technology, healthcare, or other large global organizations is highly relevant.

A bachelor's degree is preferred, but equivalent experience will be considered.

Location & Compensation

Hybrid — 3 days per week in the office

$150,000–$170,000 base salary + potential bonus

For workers in the United States, PrideGlobal and it's affiliates offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

PrideGlobal and it's affiliates are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

PrideGlobal and it's affiliates are a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.

Accommodations

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.

Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates

Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.

Only applicable for Kentucky positions

For this type of employment, state law requires a criminal record check as a condition of employment. This applies to direct care staff (Examples: RN, LPN, Nurse Aides, Therapists) referred to Kentucky nursing facilities, assisted living communities, or long-term care facilities, in accordance with KRS 216.793.