Talent Acquisition Scout, Executive Search

Gap Inc.•San Francisco, CA

About The Position

The Talent Acquisition Scout, Executive Search works in a collaborative, dynamic, and fast-paced environment to identify and engage top talent for Gap Inc. As part of the Talent Acquisition team, the Scout partners closely with recruiters to build qualified talent pipelines, engage passive candidates, and assess talent for current and future hiring needs. The role uses sourcing technologies and market research to develop effective search strategies, generate candidate insights, and support priority searches across multiple functions.

Requirements

Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive, results-oriented approach.
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment while managing multiple priorities.
Excellent written, verbal, and candidate engagement skills.
Experience conducting candidate screens and assessing talent against defined qualifications and competencies.
Strong research capabilities and curiosity about talent markets, industry trends, and competitive landscapes.
Experience using sourcing tools and platforms such as LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, networking platforms, and advanced internet search techniques.
Knowledge of Boolean search methodologies, talent mapping, competitive intelligence, and candidate engagement best practices.
Ability to identify, engage, and qualify passive talent for a variety of business functions.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple searches simultaneously.
Experience supporting recruiters through candidate generation, screening, and pipeline development in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency with modern sourcing technologies, including AI-enabled tools, LinkedIn, and ATS platforms.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in retail, fashion, or consumer products.

Responsibilities

Amplify Gap Inc.'s vision, values, and culture to attract and engage a diverse pool of talent.
Partner with recruiters to understand hiring priorities and develop sourcing strategies.
Build and maintain proactive talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs across multiple functions.
Conduct targeted searches using sourcing tools, talent platforms, social networks, referrals, and market research techniques.
Engage passive candidates through personalized outreach and relationship-building.
Conduct initial candidate screens to evaluate qualifications, experience, skills, and interest against role requirements.
Present qualified candidates and candidate insights to recruiting partners.
Develop and execute sourcing strategies to deliver high-caliber and diverse talent.
Generate candidate leads, talent maps, and market intelligence to support recruiter hiring strategies.
Use industry trends, labor market data, and competitive intelligence to identify talent pools and sourcing opportunities.
Document sourcing activity, candidate engagement, and assessments in applicable talent acquisition systems and tools.
Maintain organized talent research, market maps, and candidate pipelines.
Support recruiting teams on priority searches and talent projects through proactive sourcing.
Leverage modern sourcing technologies, including AI-enabled tools, LinkedIn, and ATS platforms, to enhance search strategy, pipeline development, and decision-making.