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Role Description
As a Lead Talent Sourcer for Nike’s Consumer x Marketplace (CxM) function, you will report to the Director of Talent Acquisition Sourcing. You will work closely with:
Recruiters
Hiring Managers
HR Business Partners
Business leaders across CxM, including key teams like Brand Marketing, Product, Design, Innovation, and Merchandising
Talent Operations and external partners to drive best-in-class sourcing strategies
Your impact will extend across strategic initiatives and day-to-day execution, playing a pivotal role in:
Identifying, engaging, and delivering top talent for Nike’s Consumer x Marketplace organization
Contributing thought leadership to elevate overall sourcing practice
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Communications, Marketing, or related field
Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience, and training
5+ years of talent sourcing or recruiting experience
Strong experience sourcing for marketing, product, or consumer-centric roles
Demonstrated success building and executing sourcing strategies across multiple job families
Proven leadership capabilities—experience mentoring sourcers or leading projects
Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills
Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights
Experience leveraging tools like LinkedIn Recruiter, CRM platforms (e.g., Avature), and sourcing automation tools
Passion for diversity sourcing and building inclusive talent pipelines
Ability to prioritize, pivot, and thrive in ambiguity
Requirements
Proactive, analytical, and relationship-driven
Agility to flex across multiple functions—whether approaching a full-cycle sourcing strategy, coaching teammates, or researching candidates for creative marketing projects
Motivated by shaping talent pipelines that reflect Nike’s values, purpose, and athlete/consumer-driven mission
What You'll Work On
Partner with recruiters and hiring managers to understand hiring needs and build proactive sourcing strategies
Use a range of sourcing techniques (Boolean search, talent mapping, referrals, direct outreach) to engage passive candidates
Lead intake meetings and influence talent decisions with market intelligence and pipeline insights
Lead and execute end-to-end priority hiring projects
Build and manage diverse talent pipelines across key functional areas
Mentor and guide sourcers; lead sourcing strategy sessions and trainings
Collaborate with business and people solutions partners to ensure sourcing strategies are inclusive and equity-focused
Provide ongoing reporting and data insights to inform hiring progress and future planning
Flex into recruiting support as needed during peak hiring cycles or key searches
Stay ahead of talent trends and continuously optimize sourcing practices
Benefits
Accommodations for the interview process including screen readers, sign language interpreters, accessible locations for in-person interviews, closed captioning, and other reasonable modifications as needed
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