Lead Recruiter

Sabre Corporation•Dallas, TX

About The Position

Sabre is seeking an experienced, strategic Lead Recruiter for its global Talent Acquisition team, based out of the Southlake office. The role leads end-to-end recruitment for critical positions in the Commercial and Marketing business units, partnering with hiring managers and business leaders across global teams. It calls for expertise in sales and marketing hiring, talent market intelligence, stakeholder management, and proactive sourcing. The Lead Recruiter serves as a trusted talent advisor, shaping hiring strategies, building diverse talent pipelines, and delivering a strong candidate and hiring manager experience across an international network. The role also contributes to employer branding and recruitment initiatives, uses metrics to improve hiring efficiency, and mentors other team members. The successful candidate will bring a strategic, long-term perspective, adapt to a global matrixed environment, and help build inclusive, high-performing teams.

Requirements

At least 7 years of Talent Acquisition experience focused on commercial roles.
Deep understanding of commercial and marketing functions, including Sales Leadership, Strategy, Analytics, Brand, Demand Generation, and Product Marketing.
Proven track record managing senior-level searches and converting passive candidates in fast-paced, matrixed organizations.
Strong influence and stakeholder management skills, with a data-driven approach to recruitment.
Proven experience using AI tools in recruitment.
Hands-on proficiency with ATS platforms, LinkedIn Recruiter, and modern sourcing technologies.
Consultative approach and ability to balance multiple high-priority searches without compromising quality.
Ability to partner with and influence senior commercial and marketing executives.
Agility and cultural adaptability in a global, matrixed team.
Commitment to building inclusive, high-performing teams and delivering a strong candidate experience.

Nice To Haves

Marketing hiring experience.
Experience with Workday.

Responsibilities

Lead full-lifecycle recruitment for commercial and marketing roles, including Sales and Account Management, Service Delivery, Sales Operations, BI and Strategy, Product Marketing, and Creative Design.
Conduct intake sessions and partner with global leaders to align hiring strategies with business needs.
Use LinkedIn Recruiter, professional networks, and other sourcing tools to build diverse pipelines for current and future roles.
Advise hiring managers using talent market intelligence, competitive insights, and compensation trends.
Collaborate with Talent Acquisition colleagues and international stakeholders across time zones.
Drive employer branding and related recruitment initiatives.
Track recruitment metrics and improve hiring efficiency.
Mentor fellow team members.