Principal Talent Acquisition Partner - Cognitive

Job description

We live in a moment of remarkable change and opportunity. Data and technology are transforming industries, society, and even the workplace by creating professions that didn't exist before the emergence of big data, cloud, social, and mobile. As the largest technology and consulting employer in the world, we at IBM are dedicated to every client's success. Value innovation that matters – for our company and the world. We value trust and personal responsibility in all relationships. That is what it means to be an IBMer and this is just the place to develop your career.

About the Role
The Principal Talent Acquisition Partner (TAP) is responsible for the development of Cognitive Solutions recruiting plans, employing traditional sourcing strategies as well as developing new innovative recruitment approaches. This position plays a critical role in ensuring that the best possible talent will be hired through a partnership with the Business Leaders and Talent Acquisition.
This role is responsible for providing strategic recruitment support for IBMs Cognitive Solutions business areas. The Principal TAP will execute external recruiting, act as the key contact for candidates, drive recruiting strategies, and build/maintain client relationships. You will interface with business leaders to deliver qualified talent to fill critical roles and provide market intelligence to drive recruiting business outcomes.

Responsibilities
·  Manage recruiting activity for Cognitive Solutions business group
·  Support candidates throughout all stages of the application and hiring process and ensure a signature candidate experience.
·  Build and manage relationships with internal stakeholders and business leaders to understand hiring forecasts and recruiting priorities and to fill critical hiring needs in a timely manner.
·  Deliver comprehensive support and consultation to business hiring groups in full life cycle recruitment process.
·  Identify and manage stakeholders and influencers to accelerate and manage recruitment process.
·  Drive recruiting activity for aligned client groups for their technical professional hiring needs.
·  Coach managers/interview teams to incorporate capability and competency based assessments during their interview.
·  Build and leverage external relationships with technical/diversity/professional associations, to help shape sourcing strategy and develop future talent pipelines.
·  Proactively research new recruitment methodologies, competitive intelligence to create innovative sourcing strategies. Conduct external benchmarking to understand competitive recruiting landscape and influence best practices with team and stakeholders.
·  Participate in and/or lead diversity recruiting strategies to attract a diverse workforce to IBM by hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences and styles.
·  Effectively leverage social media tools in alignment with IBMs Social Media and Branding Strategy.
·  Meet/exceed key recruiting performance metrics.
·  Set high recruitment standards ensuring operational excellence and compliance.

Auto req ID

117109BR
Required Education

High School Diploma/GED
Role ( Job Role )

Recruitment Professional
State / Province

MULTIPLE
Primary job category

Human Resources
Contract type

Regular
Employment Type

Full-Time
ERBP

Yes
Is this role a commissionable/sales incentive based position?

No
Travel Required

Up to 10% or 1 day a week
IBM Business Group

CHQ/OTH
Preferred Education

Bachelor's Degree
City / Township / Village

MULTIPLE CITIES
EO Statement

IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
Required Technical and Professional Expertise

·  Bachelor's Degree or equivalent additional years of education and experience
·  Minimum 6 years of demonstrated recruiting experience including at least 3 years in technical professional recruiting.
·  Minimum 3 years of experience with project management
Country

United States
Preferred Technical and Professional Experience

·  Masters Degree or MBA
·  8 years of demonstrated recruiting experience including at least 3 years in technical professional recruiting.
·  4 years of experience with project management
Eligibility Requirements

·  none

Position Type

Professional
Location Statement

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records
New Collar Role

No