Senior Talent Sourcer
ZS Associates · State of Mahārāshtra, India
ZS Associates · State of Mahārāshtra, India
: **ZS** is a place where passion changes lives. As a management consulting and technology firm focused on improving life and how we live it, we transform ideas into impact by **bringing together data, science, technology** and **human ingenuity** to deliver better outcomes for all. Here you’ll work side-by-side with a powerful collective of thinkers and experts shaping life-changing solutions for patients, caregivers and consumers, worldwide. ZSers drive impact by bringing a **client-first mentality** to each and every engagement. We partner collaboratively with our clients to develop custom solutions and technology products that create value and deliver company results across critical areas of their business. Bring your curiosity for learning, bold ideas, courage and passion to drive life-changing impact to ZS. : # **Senior Talent Sourcer – Global Hiring** ## **About Talent Sourcing & Intelligence (TSI)** The **Talent Sourcing & Intelligence (TSI)** team is a strategic global function that partners closely with Talent Acquisition and business leaders to identify, engage, and attract exceptional talent across consulting, technology, analytics, AI, life sciences, and corporate functions. Beyond sourcing, TSI drives market intelligence, talent mapping, competitor research, workforce insights, and leverages AI-powered recruiting technologies to enable smarter hiring decisions. As trusted advisors, we help shape talent strategies that support ZS’s global growth. ## **Role Overview** We are looking for a passionate, curious, and technology-savvy **Senior Talent Sourcer** to join our Global Talent Sourcing & Intelligence team. In this role, you will partner with recruiters and hiring managers to develop innovative sourcing strategies, build diverse talent pipelines, generate market intelligence, and leverage GenAI and AI-enabled recruiting tools to identify and engage world-class talent globally. If you enjoy solving complex hiring challenges, uncovering hidden talent, and using data and technology to influence hiring decisions, we’d love to hear from you. ## **Key Responsibilities** - Partner with Recruiters and Hiring Managers to develop innovative sourcing strategies for global hiring across multiple business functions and geographies. - Build and maintain high-quality talent pipelines through proactive sourcing, networking, referrals, social platforms, professional communities, and industry events. - Utilize advanced sourcing techniques including Boolean search, X-Ray search, market mapping, and competitive intelligence. - Leverage AI and GenAI-powered recruiting tools to accelerate candidate discovery, personalize outreach, automate research, and improve sourcing productivity. - Create talent maps, organizational charts, competitor analyses, succession maps, and market intelligence reports to support strategic hiring decisions. - Conduct industry research including talent availability, hiring trends, compensation benchmarking, competitor movement, and emerging skill landscapes. - Partner with recruiters to define target talent personas and build long-term pipelines for critical and niche skill areas. - Develop compelling candidate engagement strategies and employer branding initiatives to attract passive talent. - Maintain accurate sourcing activity, talent insights, and pipeline data within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and CRM. - Present sourcing insights and market intelligence to recruiters, hiring managers, and senior stakeholders. - Support strategic hiring initiatives including new capability builds, leadership hiring, geographic expansion, and workforce planning projects. - Champion continuous improvement by adopting emerging sourcing technologies, AI innovations, automation, and best practices. ## **Qualifications** - Bachelor’s degree with a strong academic record. - **4–6 years of experience in global talent sourcing**, executive search research, talent intelligence, recruitment research, or corporate recruiting, with exposure to hiring across multiple geographies. - Strong expertise in internet research, Boolean search, X-Ray search, LinkedIn Recruiter, and other sourcing platforms. - Experience creating talent maps, competitor intelligence reports, and market research. - Exposure to **AI/GenAI recruiting platforms** (e.g., LinkedIn AI, Copilot, ChatGPT, Gemini, sourcing automation tools, talent intelligence platforms, CRM automation) is highly desirable. - Strong analytical and research capabilities with the ability to translate market insights into actionable hiring recommendations. - Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with confidence engaging senior professionals globally. - Ability to manage multiple searches simultaneously while maintaining exceptional attention to detail. - Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and recruitment systems (ATS/CRM). - Curiosity, innovation mindset, and enthusiasm for leveraging technology to transform recruiting. : **How you’ll grow:** - Cross-functional skills development & custom learning pathways - Milestone training programs aligned to career progression opportunities - Internal mobility paths that empower growth via s-curves, individual contribution and role expansions **Perks & Benefits:** At ZS, your growth matters. We offer a comprehensive total rewards package that supports your health and well‑being, financial future, time away, and professional development. With robust skills‑building programs, multiple career progression paths, internal mobility, and a deeply collaborative culture, you’ll have the opportunity to do meaningful work, expand your capabilities, and thrive as part of a global community. For details on total rewards in India, visit ZS India office locations | Where we work | ZS. **Hybrid working model:** We are committed to giving our employees a flexible and connected way of working. A flexible and connected ZS allows us to combine work from ho