This Researcher will be part of the APSL - Associate Partner Search Leads team responsible for recruiting Associate Partner-level professionals for IBM Consulting in the Americas.
Leverage deep expertise in research methodology tools and talent intelligence to lead complex high-impact research projects aligned with hiring priorities.
Serve as a strategic thought partner to recruiters and hiring leaders providing market insights talent mapping and diversity research to support executive searches.
Drive diversity-focused research strategies to ensure equitable and representative top-of-funnel pipelines.
Lead and improve research operations by aligning with global standards ensuring data integrity and optimizing usage of tools and platforms.
Problem Solving & Business Partnership
· Recognize and solve complex functional challenges using a combination of analytical rigor business acumen and creativity.
· Build and maintain influential relationships with stakeholders across executive recruiting HR and the business to align research initiatives with broader talent strategies.
· Translate data and insights into clear actionable recommendations that inform executive hiring decisions and long-term workforce planning.
Leadership & Team Contribution
· Lead special projects initiatives and cross-functional efforts to elevate research capability and executive hiring excellence.
· Inspire a high-performance culture by using data and feedback to drive continuous improvement both individually and across the team.
· Actively contributes to shaping team culture processes and performance measurement.
Program and Business Impact
· Take ownership of projects that span functions and regions contributing to business-critical initiatives and optimizing hiring outcomes at the executive level.
· Participate in strategic planning cycles (e.g. headcount planning talent segmentation) and contribute to long-term talent intelligence strategies.
· Operate with high autonomy proactively identifying opportunities for innovation efficiency and enhanced impact.
Demonstrated expertise in executive research talent intelligence or executive recruiting with a strong understanding of research methodologies and market analysis tools.
Hiring manager and Recruiter should collaborate to create the relevant verbiage.