Talent Researcher

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The Talent Researcher uses tools and datas to create targeted sourcing strategies and develop a pipeline of qualified candidates based on the needs and requirements of the organization.

Contents
Role family & work experience
Key responsibilities
Skills & competencies
Job description template
Detailed responsibilities & tasks
KPIs for this role


Role family & work experience

  • HR role family: Solution architect
  • Work experience: Minimum 1 year

Key responsibilities

  • Work closely with the business to map the candidate profiles and developing insights.
  • Prepare candidate profiles and ensure thoroughness and consistency in candidate presentations.
  • Build and manage talent and candidate databases aligned to key talent requirements.
  • Continuously evaluate and improve recruitment strategies and processes.

Skills & competencies

  • Action Orientation
  • Analytics Translation
  • Culture & Wellbeing
  • Customer Understanding
  • Digital Aptitude
  • Interpersonal Skills

Job description template: Talent Researcher

The role of an HR Data Administrator in HR management is to manage the organization’s HR data and support HR decision-making. This involves collecting, organizing, and maintaining HR data, ensuring its accuracy and completeness, and analyzing it to identify trends and insights that inform HR strategies and policies.

Responsibilities:

  • Conduct research to identify potential candidates for open positions.
  • Use online job boards, social media, and other sources to find potential candidates.
  • Review résumés and applications to determine if candidates meet qualifications.
  • Screen and interview potential candidates to assess their suitability.
  • Maintain a database of qualified candidates for future job openings.
  • Communicate with hiring managers to understand their hiring needs and requirements.
  • Provide regular updates to hiring managers on the status of searches.
  • Assist with scheduling interviews and coordinating candidate communication.
  • Continuously evaluate and improve recruitment strategies and processes.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or related field.
  • 2–3 years of experience in recruitment or talent acquisition.
  • Strong research and sourcing skills.
  • Experience with applicant tracking systems and other recruitment tools.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Understanding of employment laws and regulations.

Detailed responsibilities & tasks

  • Conduct research to identify potential candidates for open positions.
  • Use job boards, social media, and professional networks to source candidates.
  • Review applications and resumes for qualifications.
  • Screen and interview candidates to assess fit for roles.
  • Maintain an active candidate database for future openings.
  • Work closely with hiring managers to clarify hiring needs.
  • Provide regular progress updates to hiring managers.
  • Assist with scheduling and coordinating interviews.
  • Continuously refine recruitment processes and sourcing strategies.

Detailed skills description

  • Research skills: Ability to locate and identify top talent in specific industries or fields.
  • Analytical skills: Capacity to assess candidate qualifications, experience, and potential.
  • Communication skills: Ability to communicate effectively with candidates, managers, and recruitment teams.
  • Attention to detail: Ensures accuracy and thoroughness in candidate evaluation.
  • Time management: Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in recruitment cycles.
  • Technology skills: Proficiency with applicant tracking systems, candidate databases, and social media recruitment tools.

KPIs for this role

  • Sourcing metrics: Number of candidates sourced, time-to-fill, and candidate quality.
  • Candidate engagement: Candidate response rates, satisfaction scores, and manager feedback.
  • Recruitment team support: Number of job descriptions reviewed, interviews supported, and hiring managers assisted.
  • Diversity and inclusion: Diversity of candidate pipelines and proportion of diverse hires.
  • Technology utilization: Effective use of applicant tracking systems, social media, and recruitment tools to drive efficiency.

Monika Nemcova

Monika is the Organic Content & Strategy Lead at AIHR. Her goal is to publish inspiring and actionable HR content on the AIHR blog and get everyone with interest in HR to read it.

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