Principal, Strategic Talent Sourcing

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Job Overview

The Principal (Director Level), Strategic Talent Sourcing will lead the development and execution of innovative sourcing strategies to identify and engage passive senior-level talent for critical leadership roles, up to and including Chiefs. This role is essential in ensuring the organization is capable of filling key positions where internal succession plans are not available. The ideal candidate is an analytical thinker, expert networker, and talent acquisition leader who thrives in a demanding environment and is skilled at building and leveraging relationships to deliver top-tier talent. This experience is earmarked by executive search skills that have been developed in top search firms.

What You Will Do

• Develop and implement a strategic sourcing strategy to identify and attract top senior-level talent, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and talent acquisition priorities.
• Build and maintain a robust pipeline of high-caliber candidates for roles that lack internal succession plans, utilizing innovative sourcing tools, techniques, and networks.
• Conduct market mapping and competitive analysis to understand industry trends, talent landscapes, and emerging opportunities to attract top talent.
• Collaborate closely with the Corporate Strategy Group (CSG), the HR Leadership Team, and to define critical future talent and create targeted sourcing strategies.
• Build relationships with top candidates, positioning the organization as an employer of choice, and effectively communicating the value proposition of senior leadership roles.
• Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of sourcing efforts and present insights and recommendations to senior leaders.
• Leverage sourcing platforms and AI-driven tools to optimize sourcing efficiency and candidate engagement.
• Critical Partner and direct report to the Head of Talent and a key member of the Talent Leadership Team.
• Foster an environment of acceptance and respect that strengthens relationships, and ensures authentic connections with colleagues, customers, and communities

Skills You Will Need

Strategic Sourcing Expertise: Proven ability to develop and execute innovative strategies for identifying passive senior-level talent.

Relationship Building: Skilled at building relationships with passive candidates and senior leaders to position the organization as an employer of choice.

Technical Proficiency: Expertise in sourcing tools and platforms like LinkedIn Recruiter, talent mapping software, and AI-driven tools.

Business Acumen: Strong understanding of organizational goals and ability to align sourcing strategies with long-term objectives.

Communication and Influence: Excellent communication and negotiation skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders effectively.

Analytical Mindset: Experience establishing KPIs and using analytics to measure and improve sourcing effectiveness.

Innovation and Agility: Resourceful and adaptive, with a creative approach to solving sourcing challenges.

Collaborative Leadership: Proven ability to work across diverse teams and build trust to drive alignment and results.

Executive Presence: Strong people skills to engage with senior leadership and manage high-impact roles professionally.

Industry Knowledge: Awareness of market trends and competitive dynamics to identify and attract top talent.

Who You Are

• Candidates with a bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in a related field are encouraged to apply. 8+ years of talent acquisition experience, with a strong focus on executive and senior-level sourcing. Search firm experience preferred.
• Regularly required to sit, talk, hear; use hands/fingers to touch, handle, and feel. Occasionally required to move about the workplace and reach with hands and arms. Requires close vision.
• Able to work a flexible (hybrid) schedule based on department and company needs. The role is based in New York City at our Herald Square Headquarters.

What We Can Offer You

Join a team where work is as rewarding as it is fun! We offer a dynamic, inclusive environment with competitive pay and benefits. Enjoy comprehensive health and wellness coverage and a 401(k) match to invest in your future. Prioritize your well-being with paid time off and eight paid holidays. Grow your career with continuous learning and leadership development. Plus, build community by joining one of our Colleague Resource Groups and make a difference through our volunteer opportunities.

Some additional benefits we offer include:

• Merchandise discounts
• Performance-based incentives
• Annual merit review
• Employee Assistance Program with mental health counseling and legal/financial advice
• Tuition reimbursement

Access the full menu of benefits offerings here.

About Us

This is a great time to join Macy's! Whether you're helping a customer find the perfect gift, streamlining operations in one of our distribution centers, enhancing our online shopping experience, buying in-style and on-trend merchandise to outfit our customers, or designing a balloon for the Thanksgiving Day Parade, we offer unique opportunities to be part of some of the most memorable moments in people's lives.

Join us and help write the next chapter in our story - apply today!

This job description is not all-inclusive. Macy's, Inc. reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. Macy's, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.

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