About the job
The Sourcer & Talent Insights Specialist will be instrumental in implementing innovative sourcing strategies for pivotal roles within the R&D department. This role will also spearhead external talent insights and market intelligence projects to enhance hiring practices and broaden our talent acquisition strategies. You will serve as a strategic talent advisor, utilizing cutting-edge talent intelligence tools and data analytics to provide valuable insights that shape our talent strategy and bolster our capability for the future.
Key Responsibilities
- Guide the development and presentation of external talent insights to tackle challenges, support recruitment planning, and inform R&D talent strategies.
- Design and present sophisticated talent mapping projects that illuminate external talent availability and avenues for attracting top talent.
- Deliver strategic sourcing support for critical open positions, acting as a sourcing leader and insights expert by utilizing research and data-driven techniques to offer actionable recommendations to business leaders, recruiters, and HR teams.
- Establish the vision, strategy, and goals for proactive sourcing across aligned R&D functions.
- Collaborate with key stakeholders to build robust talent pipelines in anticipation of vacancies, targeting critical, high-level talent in competitive markets.
- Cultivate deep expertise in specific focus areas through continuous learning, enabling you to articulate functions, culture, and role responsibilities while highlighting AbbVie’s Employee Value Proposition.
- Proactively identify passive candidates through advanced search techniques, including Boolean searches on platforms like LinkedIn, SeekOut, and industry directories to reveal high-quality talent pools.
- Conduct thorough prescreening of candidates and facilitate their presentation to hiring managers and recruiting teams while ensuring the accuracy, quality, and integrity of data within various Talent Acquisition platforms.
- Maintain engagement with professional pipelines by keeping candidates informed about opportunities as roles become available.
- Provide regular updates and reports on critical roles and sourcing efforts to stakeholders.
- Build strong partnerships with recruiters and candidates to create a qualified talent bench that meets current and future business needs.
- Foster trust and collaboration with internal stakeholders, including business leaders, recruiters, Total Rewards, Talent Development, and Business HR to understand key roles and challenges in securing top talent.

