Recruiting Researcher (Contract)

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Recruiting Researcher to support hiring across the Communications organization. This role is focused on high-quality sourcing, talent mapping, and pipeline development for niche and competitive talent markets.

You will partner closely with recruiters and other researchers to identify, engage, and assess top-tier candidates across multiple corporate functions. This is a high-impact, execution-focused role requiring deep sourcing expertise, strong market research capabilities, and the ability to operate independently in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

Talent Sourcing & Pipeline Development

• Partner with recruiters and stakeholders to understand hiring needs and define sourcing strategies

• Build and maintain strong, diverse talent pipelines across functions such as communications, legal, marketing, and public policy

• Conduct proactive sourcing using Boolean search, LinkedIn, and alternative research techniques

• Identify and engage passive candidates in highly competitive talent markets

Candidate Engagement & Screening

• Conduct structured candidate assessments and screening conversations

• Evaluate candidate alignment based on role requirements and organizational needs

• Support high-volume sourcing pipelines where applicable

Market Research & Insights

• Perform deep market research to understand talent landscapes, competitor mapping, and emerging trends

• Provide insights to recruiters and stakeholders to inform hiring strategies

• Leverage both qualitative and quantitative data to track pipeline health and sourcing effectiveness

Collaboration & Execution

• Work closely with recruiting partners to drive alignment and execution across searches

• Maintain high standards of data integrity and tracking across systems

• Manage multiple searches and priorities simultaneously with minimal oversight

Required Skills & Experience

• 10+ years of experience in Talent Acquisition, with strong focus on sourcing/research

• Proven success building pipelines across corporate functions (communications, legal, marketing, public policy, etc.)

• Advanced sourcing skills including Boolean search, LinkedIn Recruiter, and alternative sourcing strategies

• Strong candidate assessment and screening experience

• Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced, high-performance environment

• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills with strong attention to detail

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

• Data-driven mindset with experience using metrics to guide sourcing strategy

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Eightfold or similar talent intelligence platforms

• Experience supporting high-growth or fast-paced organizations

• Strong understanding of diversity sourcing strategies

• Experience working in media, entertainment, or tech environments