Strategic Talent Sourcer, Creative Recruiting

Overview

The Strategic Sourcer, Creative Recruiting is part of Publicis Groupe’s centralized talent acquisition operations function and plays a key role in our CRM and candidate pipeline strategy. This role supports hands-on sourcing efforts across multiple departments/communities, capabilities, and skill sets. The Sourcer will also partner with stakeholders to pipeline and nurture candidates within our CRM, and continuously strive to improve processes, identify top talent, and utilize our systems and technology to their fullest extent.

Responsibilities

· Utilize Groupe-wide resources and collaborate with stakeholders to identify talent gaps in the organization, and build sourcing and pipelining strategies to address those gaps and provide effective solutions

· Implement strategic talent acquisition and sourcing vision through usage of systems and tools (CRM, ATS, AI tools such as Copilot/ChatGPT, external sourcing platforms, etc.) in partnership with recruiting and sourcing teams

· Consistently approach sourcing using a multi-faceted approach: diversity & inclusion, skill set, and relevant experience

· Implement tagging structures to easily identify, communicate with, and nurture prospective talent and candidates

· Follow sourcing best practices and documented approaches as outlined by Talent Acquisition Operations; provide feedback and recommendations for improvement

· Partner with hiring teams to effectively source candidates for active, open headcount

· Develop a strong understanding of Publicis Groupe’s talent structures, departments, and capabilities to effectively match the right candidates to the right roles

· Perform operational and administrative functions as it relates to sourcing and Talent Acquisition Operations, as needed

Qualifications

· 2+ years of sourcing and/or recruiting experience (creative, agency, or advertising preferred)

· 2+ years sourcing and/or recruiting for Creative jobs from associate to executive level (Designers, Copywriters, UI/UX, Art Directors, VP, SVP, etc.)

· Experience using various recruiting and sourcing systems & tools (ATS, CRM, LinkedIn Recruiter, HireEZ, etc. – iCIMS preferred)

· Experience with Artificial Intelligence and demonstrated ability to use AI features and tools like LinkedIn Recruiter, Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude for sourcing strategies, talent intelligence and workflow optimization

· Experience with SharePoint or Content Management Systems (CMS) is preferred

· Process-oriented, always looking for ways to utilize technology to its fullest extent and focusing on efficiencies / areas of improvement

· An empathetic disposition, always interacting with candidates and internal teams with the utmost professionalism and respect

· The ability to meet business needs and achieve goals without sacrificing a best-in-class candidate experience

· An advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion, constantly striving to create opportunities for candidates with varied backgrounds, experiences, and skill sets at each step of the hiring process

· A desire to learn and take on new challenges, driven from a place of curiosity and improvement