Researcher - Talent Acquisition Team

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.