Talent Acquisition Scout, Executive Search

Gap; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Gap Inc. is seeking a proactive Talent Acquisition professional to identify top talent for one of the world's leading apparel brands.

You will partner with recruiters to build qualified pipelines, engage passive candidates, and assess talent for current and future hiring needs. You will develop sourcing strategies, conduct targeted searches across tools and networks, and maintain organized candidate pipelines.

Qualifications

• Experience building talent pipelines across multiple functions.
• Experience conducting candidate screens and evaluating against qualifications.
• Knowledge of Boolean search methodologies and market intelligence.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Experience using sourcing tools and platforms (LinkedIn Recruiter, ATS).

Responsibilities

• Amplify Gap Inc.'s vision, values, and culture to attract and engage a diverse pool of talent.
• Partner closely with recruiters to understand hiring priorities and develop effective sourcing strategies.
• Build and maintain proactive talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs across multiple functions.
• Conduct targeted candidate searches using sourcing tools, talent platforms, social networks, referrals, and market research techniques.
• Engage passive candidates through personalized outreach and relationship-building strategies.
• Conduct initial candidate screens to evaluate qualifications, experience, skills, and interest level against role requirements.
• Present qualified candidates and candidate insights to recruiting partners for further consideration.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies that deliver high-caliber and diverse talent.
• Generate candidate leads, talent maps, and market intelligence to support recruiter hiring strategies.
• Leverage industry trends, labor market data, and competitive intelligence to identify talent pools and sourcing opportunities.
• Document sourcing activity, candidate engagement, and candidate assessments within applicable talent acquisition systems and tools.
• Maintain organized talent research, market maps, and candidate pipelines to support recruiter hiring efforts.
• Support recruiting teams on priority searches and talent projects through proactive sourcing efforts.
• Proficient in modern sourcing technologies including AI-enabled tools, LinkedIn and ATS platforms with the ability to leverage them effectively to enhance search strategy, pipeline development, and decision-making.

Skills

Problem solving

Collaboration

Retail/fashion experience

Communication

Candidate screening

Talent research

Sourcing tools

Boolean search

Passive talent engagement

Multitasking

Tools

ATS platforms

LinkedIn Recruiter

Job description

About the Role

In this role, you will work in a highly collaborative, dynamic, and fast-paced environment focused on identifying and engaging top talent for one of the largest apparel brands in the world. As part of the Talent Acquisition team, you will partner closely with recruiters to build qualified talent pipelines, engage passive candidates, and assess talent for current and future hiring needs.

What You'll Do

• Amplify Gap Inc.'s vision, values, and culture to attract and engage a diverse pool of talent.
• Partner closely with recruiters to understand hiring priorities and develop effective sourcing strategies.
• Build and maintain proactive talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs across multiple functions.
• Conduct targeted candidate searches using sourcing tools, talent platforms, social networks, referrals, and market research techniques.
• Engage passive candidates through personalized outreach and relationship-building strategies.
• Conduct initial candidate screens to evaluate qualifications, experience, skills, and interest level against role requirements.
• Present qualified candidates and candidate insights to recruiting partners for further consideration.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies that deliver high-caliber and diverse talent.
• Generate candidate leads, talent maps, and market intelligence to support recruiter hiring strategies.
• Leverage industry trends, labor market data, and competitive intelligence to identify talent pools and sourcing opportunities.
• Document sourcing activity, candidate engagement, and candidate assessments within applicable talent acquisition systems and tools.
• Maintain organized talent research, market maps, and candidate pipelines to support recruiter hiring efforts.
• Support recruiting teams on priority searches and talent projects through proactive sourcing efforts.
• Proficient in modern sourcing technologies including AI-enabled tools, LinkedIn and ATS platforms with the ability to leverage them effectively to enhance search strategy, pipeline development, and decision-making.

Who You Are

• Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive and results-oriented approach.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment while managing multiple priorities.
• Prior experience in retail, fashion, or consumer products is a plus.
• Excellent written, verbal, and candidate engagement skills.
• Experience conducting candidate screens and assessing talent against defined qualifications and competencies.
• Strong research capabilities and curiosity regarding talent markets, industry trends, and competitive landscapes.
• Experience utilizing sourcing tools and platforms such as LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, networking platforms, and advanced internet search techniques.
• Knowledge of Boolean search methodologies, talent mapping, competitive intelligence, and candidate engagement best practices.
• Ability to identify, engage, and qualify passive talent for a variety of business functions.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple searches simultaneously.
• Experience supporting recruiters through candidate generation, screening, and pipeline development in a fast-paced environment.