Global Talent Sourcing Specialist

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We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. 
 
We have been building the world's most valuable brands for 50 years and have global reach across 100+ markets, with deep local expertise.
 
Our people are the key to our success. We're committed to fostering a culture of creativity, belonging and continuous learning, attracting and developing the brightest talent, and providing exciting career opportunities that help our people grow. 
 
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Why we're hiring:

The Opportunity: We have a new opportunity for a dedicated Sourcing Specialist to join our Global Talent Acquisition team. You will be mapping talent ecosystems and proactively engaging top-tier professionals directly supporting our Talent Acquisition delivery team and shaping the future of WPP.

As a Global Talent Sourcing Specialist you will be at the forefront of our talent intelligence efforts, leveraging cutting-edge tools and innovative strategies to build robust pipelines of passive and non- passive candidates who will drive WPP’s transformation journey.

You will be a proactive, market-savvy sourcer with a keen eye for exceptional talent across crucial domain. Your primary responsibility will be to identify, attract, and qualify candidates, building deep talent pipelines and providing critical market insights to our Delivery Partners. This is a role for someone who loves the hunt, thrives on discovery, and is passionate about connecting brilliant minds with impactful opportunities across both technical and strategic talent pools.

What you'll be doing:

• Strategic Sourcing & Talent Mapping: Develop and execute advanced, multi-channel sourcing strategies to identify passive candidates for a broad range of roles, including:
• Market Intelligence & Research: Conduct in-depth market research to understand talent landscapes, identify competitor organizations, track industry trends, and provide actionable insights to inform talent strategies and employer branding efforts for both technical and strategic talent.
• Pipeline Generation: Proactively build and maintain robust talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs across all relevant skill sets, ensuring a diverse pool of qualified candidates is always available.
• Candidate Identification & Qualification: Utilize a variety of sourcing tools and platforms (LinkedIn Recruiter, HireEz, X-Ray search, tech communities, industry forums, professional networks) to identify profiles that match specific and niche requirements
• Initial Candidate Engagement: Craft compelling, personalized outreach messages to engage passive candidates, articulate the unique WPP proposition across different role types, and gauge initial interest and qualifications
• Collaboration & Handoff: Partner closely with Talent Acquisition Delivery Partners, providing support with initial candidate screening, market insights, and facilitating a seamless handoff of qualified and engaged candidates for their specialized pipelines.
• Database Management: Accurately track and manage candidate information, sourcing activities, and market intelligence within our Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and CRM, ensuring data integrity and robust reporting capabilities.
• Process Improvement: Contribute to the continuous improvement of sourcing methodologies, tools, and best practices as a founding member of a new team, leveraging insights from both technical and strategic sourcing efforts.
• Diversity & Inclusion: Actively seek out and engage candidates from diverse backgrounds, ensuring our pipelines reflect WPP's commitment to D&I across all talent segments.

What you'll need:

• Proven Experience (3+ years): Dedicated experience in a global TA Sourcer role, with demonstrable success in sourcing IT roles (e.g. Cyber, Engineering, Technology Operations, IT Transformation) and Corporate Functions (e.g. HR, Finance, Procurement, Tax, Legal) within a fast-paced FTSE 100 organisation or leading consultancy environment
• Sourcing Mastery: Expert-level proficiency in direct sourcing techniques, including advanced Boolean search, X-ray searching, social media sourcing, and comprehensive utilisation of LinkedIn Recruiter
• Exceptional Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to craft engaging and persuasive outreach messages that resonate with highly sought-after passive talent from diverse professional backgrounds
• Research & Analytical Skills: A curious and investigative mindset with the ability to dive deep into market trends, analyse talent pools, and identify emerging talent hotbeds for both technical and strategic roles.
• Proactive & Self-Motivated: A high degree of initiative, able to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, "builder" environment.
• ATS/CRM Proficiency: Experience with modern Applicant Tracking Systems (e.g., Greenhouse, Workday) and CRM tools for pipeline management and reporting.
• Collaborative Spirit: A team player who thrives on partnering with recruiters and hiring managers to achieve shared goals across different hiring specializations.
• D&I Champion: A genuine commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion in all sourcing efforts.

Bonus Points If You Have:

• Experience in a global sourcing role, navigating diverse markets
• A track record of contributing to employer branding initiatives for niche talent groups
• Experience of AI tools and reporting

Who you are:

You're open: We are inclusive and collaborative; we encourage the free exchange of ideas; we respect and celebrate diverse views. We are open-minded: to new ideas, new partnerships, new ways of working.

You're optimistic: We believe in the power of creativity, technology and talent to create brighter futures or our people, our clients and our communities. We approach all that we do with conviction: to try the new and to seek the unexpected.

You're extraordinary: we are stronger together: through collaboration we achieve the amazing. We are creative leaders and pioneers of our industry; we provide extraordinary every day.

 

What we'll give you:

Passionate, inspired people – We aim to create a culture in which people can do extraordinary work.

Scale and opportunity – We offer the opportunity to create, influence and complete projects at a scale that is unparalleled in the industry.

Challenging and stimulating work – Unique work and the opportunity to join a group of creative problem solvers. Are you up for the challenge?

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We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

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