
Lead Talent Sourcer at NIKE USA. Location Information: USA. This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more.. Role Description. As a Lead Talent Sourcer for Nike’s Consumer x Marketplace (CxM) function, you will report to the Director of Talent Acquisition Sourcing. You will work closely with:. Recruiters . Hiring Managers . HR Business Partners . Business leaders across CxM, including key teams like Brand Marketing, Product, Design, Innovation, and Merchandising . Talent Operations and external partners to drive best-in-class sourcing strategies . Your impact will extend across strategic initiatives and day-to-day execution, playing a pivotal role in:. Identifying, engaging, and delivering top talent for Nike’s Consumer x Marketplace organization . Contributing thought leadership to elevate overall sourcing practice . Qualifications. Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Communications, Marketing, or related field . Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience, and training . 5+ years of talent sourcing or recruiting experience . Strong experience sourcing for marketing, product, or consumer-centric roles . Demonstrated success building and executing sourcing strategies across multiple job families . Proven leadership capabilities—experience mentoring sourcers or leading projects . Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills . Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights . Experience leveraging tools like LinkedIn Recruiter, CRM platforms (e.g., Avature), and sourcing automation tools . Passion for diversity sourcing and building inclusive talent pipelines . Ability to prioritize, pivot, and thrive in ambiguity . Requirements. Proactive, analytical, and relationship-driven . Agility to flex across multiple functions—whether approaching a full-cycle sourcing strategy, coaching teammates, or researching candidates for creative marketing projects . Motivated by shaping talent pipelines that reflect Nike’s values, purpose, and athlete/consumer-driven mission . What You'll Work On. Partner with recruiters and hiring managers to understand hiring needs and build proactive sourcing strategies . Use a range of sourcing techniques (Boolean search, talent mapping, referrals, direct outreach) to engage passive candidates . Lead intake meetings and influence talent decisions with market intelligence and pipeline insights . Lead and execute end-to-end priority hiring projects . Build and manage diverse talent pipelines across key functional areas . Mentor and guide sourcers; lead sourcing strategy sessions and trainings . Collaborate with business and people solutions partners to ensure sourcing strategies are inclusive and equity-focused . Provide ongoing reporting and data insights to inform hiring progress and future planning . Flex into recruiting support as needed during peak hiring cycles or key searches . Stay ahead of talent trends and continuously optimize sourcing practices . Benefits. Accommodations for the interview process including screen readers, sign language interpreters, accessible locations for in-person interviews, closed captioning, and other reasonable modifications as needed