Talent Acquisition Researcher

  NBC Sports
  New York, NY
  Administration/Management
  Posted/Updated: 08/05/18

Job Summary

Talent Acquisition Researcher

42677BR

Human Resources

Staff

Responsibilities

Role Summary:
As the Talent Acquisition Researcher - Ad Sales at NBCUniversal, you will be responsible for serving as a subject matter expert on building a diverse pipeline of talent for hard to fill roles, proactively identifying candidates by utilizing multiple recruiting strategies, sharing top talent across the portfolio, effectively communicating the recruiting process to partners, and attending industry and diversity related events.
Responsibilities:


Utilize established research methodologies, public data and industry resources to deliver full-service research offering including, but not limited to: qualitative name generation, candidate/talent mapping and profiling, generation of diverse talent pools, competitive market analysis, and pipelining.
Guide the strategy and execution of real-time talent pipelines, partnering with Recruiters, HR leaders, internal Employee Resource Groups as well as the external market.
Develop strong relationships with Ad Sales Recruiters, HR Partners and Business Leaders to understand business needs and talent gaps. Share diverse talent for active and future searches. Use market expertise and business acumen to educate and influence hiring managers on top diverse talent.
Proactively engage with diverse talent in the market through general sourcing/networking, referrals, career fairs, and industry and diversity-focused events. Build and maintain network of potential candidates through on-going relationship management.
Plan, execute, and attend events with NBCU Campus Initiatives counterparts, HR and business partners, and external diversity organizations to build external awareness of opportunities in NBCU Ad Sales. Identify and recommend creative ways to brand NBCU Ad Sales as an employer of choice.
Act as a subject matter expert in Ad Sales and the larger media landscape. The ability to capture key players in the industry, strong knowledge of functional business areas, and proven ability to assess the competitive landscape and spot organizational and industry trends.
Share and educate the broader Ad Sales Talent Acquisition team and HR team on best practices and diversity trends.
Provide metrics and measurement against the established diversity recruiting strategy. Provide reporting and present on diversity and hiring metrics on a quarterly and as-needed basis.


Qualifications/Requirements

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree
At least 2 years of related work experience in a search firm or corporate recruiting environment with proven experience with candidate pipelining
Experience managing projects and owning candidate & client relationships
Minimum 2 years of experience working with Microsoft office, Outlook, PowerPoint) and/or SAP

Eligibility Requirements:

Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered (note job #:XXXXBR)
Must be willing to work in New York, NY
Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
Must be 18 years or older

Desired Characteristics

Desired Characteristics:

Prior media industry and/or ad sales experience is preferred
Proven track record as a corporate recruiting coordinator, corporate recruiter or agency recruiter across a wide range of disciplines
Familiarity with current sourcing techniques; strong research and candidate generation skills
Ability to manage multiple searches at different points within the recruiting lifecycle across
multiple priorities
Proactive and self-motivated
Ability to generate a high volume/high quality pipeline of candidates under very tight timelines
Exceptional planning, time management, communication, organization and interpersonal skills
Must possess excellent analytical, trouble-shooting and problem-solving skills
Strong public speaking, interpersonal, and assessment skills
Individual should be a team player
Possess outstanding organizational and multi-tasking skills
Strong follow-up skills and ability to interact with management of all levels
Proficient in applicant tracking systems, Recruiting Tools and Microsoft Office

Sub-Business

Corporate Human Resources

Career Level

Experienced

City

New York

State/Province

New York

Country

United States

About Us

At NBCUniversal, we believe in the talent of our people. It's our passion and commitment to excellence that drives NBCU's vast portfolio of brands to succeed. From broadcast and cable networks, news and sports platforms, to film, world-renowned theme parks and a diverse suite of digital properties, we take pride in all that we do and all that we represent. It's what makes us uniquely NBCU. Here you can create the extraordinary. Join us.
NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production, and marketing of entertainment, news, and information to a global audience. NBCUniversal owns and operates a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, and world-renowned theme parks. It is the policy of NBCUniversal and NBCUniversal's affiliated businesses to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy) sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Notices

NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable.

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