Lead Talent Acquisition - Executive Recruiting Associate
About The Position
The Executive Talent Acquisition Associate supports all phases of executive search execution, including talent mapping, candidate identification, market intelligence, candidate engagement, research, reporting, and project management. The role partners with Executive Talent Acquisition to develop search strategies, build diverse executive talent pipelines, and provide market insights that inform hiring and business decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong research and analytical capabilities, relationship-building skills, intellectual curiosity, business acumen, and a strong sense of ownership. This is a full-time onsite role performed at the designated work location five days per week. Locations are Atlanta, Georgia, or Dallas, Texas. Relocation is not available.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of related experience.
- Certification is required in some areas.
- Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) desired.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA).
Responsibilities
- Partner with Executive Talent Acquisition leadership to develop and execute strategies for executive-level searches.
- Conduct executive talent mapping and market research to identify potential leadership candidates across industries and functions.
- Build and maintain executive talent pipelines aligned with current and future business needs.
- Identify, qualify, and engage executive candidates through outreach and relationship-building.
- Support search kick-off meetings, calibration discussions, and search progress reviews.
- Provide updates on candidate activity, market dynamics, and search progress.
- Assist with candidate assessment, referencing, and evaluation throughout the search lifecycle.
- Research and analyze executive talent markets, competitors, organizational structures, and industry trends.
- Co-develop talent intelligence reports, talent maps, and competitive market analyses to support strategic workforce planning.
- Synthesize market intelligence into actionable insights for business and talent acquisition leaders.
- Maintain knowledge of talent trends across technology, product, sales, operations, finance, and corporate functions.
- Build relationships with executive candidates and passive talent; conduct outreach and initial qualification conversations.
- Maintain engagement with prospective candidates and provide timely, professional communication throughout the search process.
- Represent AT&T’s culture, leadership opportunities, and value proposition to executive candidates.
- Manage multiple executive search projects while maintaining quality and urgency.
- Coordinate project timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder communications.
- Maintain accurate candidate, market, and search information in AT&T systems and recruiting tools.
- Ensure high standards of data quality, reporting accuracy, and documentation.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) plan
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Paid time off and holidays, including at least 23 vacation days per year and 9 company-designated holidays, based on date of hire
- Paid parental leave
- Paid caregiver leave
- Additional sick leave may be available beyond what state and local law require; it is unprotected
- Adoption reimbursement
- Short- and long-term disability benefits
- Life and accidental death insurance
- Supplemental critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, and group legal benefit programs
- Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
- Employee wellness programs
- Employee discounts of up to 50% on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories, AT&T internet and fiber where available, and AT&T phone
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
