Researcher, Talent Sourcer

Salary Range $62,400 - $80,200*

Job Description

Who We Are:

Saks is a world-renowned luxury ecommerce destination. The company’s unique approach combines a focus on the digital customer experience with a strong connection to a network of extraordinary stores that extends that seamless experience into the real world.

On its website and app, Saks offers an unparalleled selection of curated merchandise across fashion for women and men, beauty, jewelry, home décor and more. In addition to the shopping experience, customers come to Saks for inspiring editorial content, access to digital stylists, lifestyle experiences and other world-class services.

Role Summary

The Talent Acquisition Researcher is primarily responsible for sourcing top talent and creating diversified candidate pipelines for various teams across the company. The TA Researcher will report to the Manager, Talent Acquisition and will closely partner the team to ensure top talent is being identified. The Researcher will strive to maintain close relationships with candidates at all levels, keeping them engaged throughout the recruitment process and ensuring a positive candidate experience.

The successful candidate should come with sourcing knowledge and be able to prioritize and switch gears quickly through numerous projects in a fast-paced environment. This person will have a strong ability to “think outside of the box” and be resourceful/creative, as well have strong interpersonal and communication skills. This individual should have the ability to stay organized and track personal projects, be a quick learner, and have the desire to contribute to the team.

Role Description

• Conduct front-end recruiting activity (researching, sourcing, and initial phone screens), in a high-volume environment in support of multiple divisions (including but not limited to Technology, Operations, Fulfillment, etc.)
• Partner with recruiters and recruiting leaders to help drive an overall sourcing strategy and approach for the teams they support
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies to build a robust candidate pipeline and help fill the highest priority hiring needs for the company
• Use hiring metrics to develop and execute on new and more efficient sourcing solutions
• Help recruiters review inbound resumes
• Attend recruiting conferences and events and develop post-event outreach strategies
• Operate as a sourcing expert, able to find untapped skilled talent outside traditional means
• Identify, engage, and manage top talent through the recruitment process
• Partner with hiring managers and recruiters to understand hiring needs and develop creative strategies for engaging passive talent across multiple engineering role types
• Strategize on building pipelines of qualified candidates from a variety of sources, including accessing pools of talent from historically underrepresented groups in the tech industry
• Research markets, companies, teams and role types to help drive a consistent pipeline of candidates who are qualified for currently available and upcoming roles.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with top talent in the industry
  
  

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree is required, preferably in relevant discipline
• 2+ years experience in a high-volume recruiting role, preferably with at least 1 year in an agency setting
• Experience with recruiting for highly technical talent preferred (technology, engineering, etc.)
• Experience using sourcing tools and applicant tracking systems to identify and engage passive, qualified candidates and manage them through the hiring process.
• Proven ability to network and build long term relationships with passive candidates
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and strong attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to provide the highest level of customer service to internal and external stakeholders
• Fully proficient using Google Suite (Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive, etc). MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook is acceptable as well
• Experience using Applicant Tracking Systems is preferred
• Experience using boolean, x-ray searches with market research preferred
  
  

Your Life And Career At Saks

• Exposure to rewarding career advancement opportunities
• A culture that promotes a healthy, fulfilling work/life balance
• Benefits package for all eligible full-time employees (including medical, vision and dental).
• An amazing employee discount
  
  

Thank you for your interest in Saks. We look forward to reviewing your application.

Saks provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Saks complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Saks welcomes all applicants for this position. Should you be individually selected to participate in an assessment or selection process, accommodations are available upon request in relation to the materials or processes to be used.

Saks.com is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

• The above expected salary range may have some variability based upon factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s overall experience, qualifications, and geographic location. If you are interested in the role, we encourage you to apply and, if selected to move forward in the interview process, you will have a chance to speak with our recruitment team regarding your specific salary expectations.