Strategic Talent Sourcer, Creative Recruiting

Publicis Group; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 61,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Publicis Groupe in Chicago seeks a Strategic Sourcer, Creative Recruiting to support hands-on sourcing across departments and communities. You will pipeline candidates within our CRM and collaborate with stakeholders to improve processes and leverage AI tools for talent intelligence.

The role emphasizes diversity, inclusion and delivering a best-in-class candidate experience while partnering with hiring teams on active headcount.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of sourcing and/or recruiting experience in creative/agency/advertising settings.
• 2+ years sourcing for Creative roles (Design, Copy, UI/UX, etc.).
• Experience with ATS/CRM tools (e.g., iCIMS, LinkedIn Recruiter, HireEZ).
• Ability to use AI features for sourcing and candidate flow optimization.
• Familiarity with SharePoint or CMS systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Identify talent gaps and build sourcing/pipelining strategies.
• Implement sourcing vision using CRM/ATS and AI tools in partnership with teams.
• Approach sourcing with a multi-faceted strategy focusing on diversity and relevant experience.
• Implement tagging structures to nurture candidates and communicate effectively.
• Follow TA operations guidelines and provide improvement feedback.
• Partner with hiring teams to source candidates for active headcount.
• Develop understanding of Publicis Groupe's talent structure to match roles.
• Perform sourcing-related admin and operational tasks as needed.

Skills

Sourcing experience

Recruiting experience

Creative recruiting

AI in recruiting

CRM/ATS usage

LinkedIn Recruiter

SharePoint CMS

Diversity & inclusion

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

HireEZ

iCIMS

CRM/ATS

SharePoint CMS

Job description

Company description

Publicis Groupe is a global leader in communication and is positioned at every step of the value chain, from consulting to execution, combining marketing transformation and digital business transformation. Through a unified and fluid organization, Publicis Groupe partners with its clients across communication, media, data and technology to ensure access to the full breadth of capabilities in every market. Present in over 100 countries, Publicis Groupe employs around 103,000 professionals.

Overview

The Strategic Sourcer, Creative Recruiting is part of Publicis Groupe’s centralized talent acquisition operations function and plays a key role in our CRM and candidate pipeline strategy. This role supports hands-on sourcing efforts across multiple departments/communities, capabilities, and skill sets. The Sourcer will also partner with stakeholders to pipeline and nurture candidates within our CRM, and continuously strive to improve processes, identify top talent, and utilize our systems and technology to their fullest extent.

Responsibilities

• Utilize Groupe-wide resources and collaborate with stakeholders to identify talent gaps in the organization, and build sourcing and pipelining strategies to address those gaps and provide effective solutions
• Implement strategic talent acquisition and sourcing vision through usage of systems and tools (CRM, ATS, AI tools such as Copilot/ChatGPT, external sourcing platforms, etc.) in partnership with recruiting and sourcing teams
• Consistently approach sourcing using a multi-faceted approach: diversity & inclusion, skill set, and relevant experience
• Implement tagging structures to easily identify, communicate with, and nurture prospective talent and candidates
• Follow sourcing best practices and documented approaches as outlined by Talent Acquisition Operations; provide feedback and recommendations for improvement
• Partner with hiring teams to effectively source candidates for active, open headcount
• Develop a strong understanding of Publicis Groupe’s talent structures, departments, and capabilities to effectively match the right candidates to the right roles
• Perform operational and administrative functions as it relates to sourcing and Talent Acquisition Operations, as needed

Qualifications

• 2+ years of sourcing and/or recruiting experience (creative, agency, or advertising preferred)
• 2+ years sourcing and/or recruiting for Creative jobs from associate to executive level (Designers, Copywriters, UI/UX, Art Directors, VP, SVP, etc.)
• Experience using various recruiting and sourcing systems & tools (ATS, CRM, LinkedIn Recruiter, HireEZ, etc. – iCIMS preferred)
• Experience with Artificial Intelligence and demonstrated ability to use AI features and tools like LinkedIn Recruiter, Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude for sourcing strategies, talent intelligence and workflow optimization
• Experience with SharePoint or Content Management Systems (CMS) is preferred
• Process-oriented, always looking for ways to utilize technology to its fullest extent and focusing on efficiencies / areas of improvement
• An empathetic disposition, always interacting with candidates and internal teams with the utmost professionalism and respect
• The ability to meet business needs and achieve goals without sacrificing a best-in-class candidate experience
• An advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion, constantly striving to create opportunities for candidates with varied backgrounds, experiences, and skill sets at each step of the hiring process
• A desire to learn and take on new challenges, driven from a place of curiosity and improvement

Additional information

Our Publicis Groupe motto “Viva La Différence” means we’re better together, and we believe that our differences make us stronger. It means we honor and celebrate all identities, across all facets of intersectionality, and it underpins all that we do as an organization. We are focused on fostering belonging and creating equitable & inclusive experiences for all talent.

Publicis Groupe provides robust and inclusive benefit programs and policies to support the evolving and diverse needs of our talent and enable every person to grow and thrive. Our benefits package includes medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401K, as well as parental and family care leave, family forming assistance, tuition reimbursement, and flexible time off.

If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact [e-mail].

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Veterans Encouraged to Apply.

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Compensation Range: USD $60,800.00 - USD $84,000.00/Annually. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third-party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. Temporary roles may also qualify for participation in our 401(k) plan after eligibility criteria have been met. For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 10/9/2026.