Lead Recruiter, Talent Acquisition

Open to remote work except in South Dakota, Vermont and West Virginia.

Information about benefits can be found here.

Become a Part of the NIKE, Inc. Team

NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world's best athletes. It is a place to explore potential, obliterate boundaries and push out the edges of what can be. The company looks for people who can grow, think, dream and create. Its culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding imagination. The brand seeks achievers, leaders and visionaries. At Nike, it’s about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.

WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

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, and business leaders across CxM—including key teams like Brand Marketing, Product, Design, Innovation, and Merchandising. You will also collaborate with Talent Operations and external partners to drive best-in-class sourcing strategies.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are seeking a business-oriented, talent sourcing leader who blends functional expertise with a passion for driving impact. You are proactive, analytical, and relationship-driven, with the agility to flex across multiple functions — whether approaching a full-cycle sourcing strategy, coaching teammates, or researching candidates for creative marketing projects. You lead with curiosity, collaborate with influence, and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. You are motivated not only by filling roles but also by shaping talent pipelines that reflect Nike’s values, purpose, and athlete/consumer-driven mission.

• 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

WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON
As a Lead Talent Sourcer, your impact will extend across strategic initiatives and day-to-day execution. You’ll play a pivotal role in identifying, engaging, and delivering top talent for Nike’s Consumer x Marketplace organization, while contributing thought leadership to elevate our overall sourcing practice.

• 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

We offer a number of accommodations to complete our interview process including screen readers, sign language interpreters, accessible and single location for in-person interviews, closed captioning, and other reasonable modifications as needed. If you discover, as you navigate our application process, that you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please complete the Candidate Accommodation Request Form.