Talent Acquisition Researcher

Company Description

Within Publicis Groupe’s Intelligent Creativity business, we specialize in bringing creative ideas to life, and to consumers. By combining 100 years of craft excellence with 6,000 experts across 52 locations of the world’s biggest studio network, we leverage the industry’s richest data, through the power of agentic AI, to radically redefine content production with Intelligent Content. We intuitively deliver this through Marcel Make, the world’s first Intelligent Content agent. The result? Predictively performing content that unlocks business growth in unprecedented ways. No more guesswork. No more waste.

Overview

We are seeking a highly driven and strategic Executive Recruiter to join our Talent team. This role is responsible for identifying, engaging, and hiring senior‑level talent across creative, production, and corporate functions. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in executive search, strong industry networks, and a consultative approach to partnering with senior stakeholders. As an Executive Recruiter, you will play a critical role in shaping the leadership pipeline, ensuring we attract and secure top‑tier talent aligned with our business goals and culture.

Responsibilities

• Executive Search & Talent Acquisition
  • Lead end‑to‑end recruitment for senior and executive‑level roles across the organisation
  • Develop and execute targeted search strategies to identify high‑calibre candidates
  • Proactively map talent markets and build diverse pipelines of leadership talent
  • Engage passive candidates through tailored outreach and relationship‑building
• Stakeholder Partnership
  • Partner closely with senior leadership and hiring managers to define role requirements, success profiles, and hiring strategies
  • Act as a trusted advisor on talent trends, market insights, and hiring best practices
  • Manage expectations and provide regular updates throughout the search process
• Candidate Experience
  • Deliver a high‑touch, white‑glove candidate experience for executive‑level talent
  • Lead structured interviews, assessments, and offer negotiations
  • Ensure alignment between candidate expectations and company’s value proposition
• Market Intelligence & Strategy
  • Stay informed on industry trends, competitor activity, and talent movements
  • Provide insights on compensation benchmarks and hiring challenges
  • Contribute to employer branding strategies to attract top talent
• Process Excellence
  • Maintain accurate records in ATS and ensure compliance with hiring processes
  • Continuously improve recruitment workflows and executive search practices
  • Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion in all hiring efforts
• Strong Sourcing And Headhunting Capabilities
  • High level of professionalism and discretion when handling confidential searches
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
  • Data‑driven mindset with the ability to translate insights into action
  • Passion for talent, culture, and building high‑performing teams

Qualifications

• In‑depth experience in recruiting within executive or senior‑level hiring
• Proven track record of successfully placing leadership roles in creative, production, media, or related industries
• Experience working in‑house, executive search firms, or a hybrid model
• Strong understanding of talent landscapes within creative and production environments

Additional Information

Diversity and inclusion is a core part of who we are at Publicis Production. We’re committed to building an inclusive culture that encourages, celebrates and supports our wonderfully diverse employee group – whatever their age, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability or ethnicity. Diversity and inclusion doesn’t just fuel our creativity and innovation, it brings us closer to our people and audiences. We will continue to strive to create a culture and environment where everyone feels empowered and more importantly comfortable enough to bring their full, authentic selves to work. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for employees with disabilities and for candidates in our application process. If you need assistance or adjustment due to a disability, please contact us.