WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON
You’ll be part of building teams that drive the future of Nike. You’ll forge deep, influential partnerships with HR teammates and business leaders and deliver best-in-class recruiting strategies that go beyond filling roles—they fuel innovation and growth.
The GC Talent Acquisition team operates as a trusted talent partner, collaborating on initiatives that drive impact at scale. Every search is an opportunity to elevate the game, and every team member plays a critical role in shaping decisions that serve athletes and create the future of sport.
- Own the end-to-end recruitment process for critical roles, ensuring an outstanding candidate and hiring manager experience
- Partner with HR teammates and business leaders, acting as a trusted advisor and strategic consultant on talent acquisition strategies and delivery
- Drive process excellence and compliance, balancing speed with quality and scalability.
- Champion Nike’s talent philosophy, ensuring every hire strengthens our culture and capabilities
- Go the extra mile to deliver exceptional outcomes—whether it’s finding innovative sourcing channels, creating a best-in-class candidate experience, or proactively solving challenges before they arise.
- Be a talent ambassador representing Nike’s brand, values, and culture in every interaction. You’ll champion innovation, teamwork, and boldness, ensuring candidates experience the energy and purpose that define Nike. From the first conversation to celebrating an offer, you’ll create a best-in-class journey for candidates and hiring managers alike
WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH
This person will be part of Nike’s GC Talent Acquisition organization, driving talent acquisition strategy and delivery for Nike, Converse and Jordan Brand.
In this role, you’ll partner closely with business leaders and work effectively with Nike Human Resources teammates across Talent Management, Business HR, People Solutions, Total Rewards, Mobility, etc.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Candidates for this role are strategic talent acquisition professionals passionate about connecting exceptional talent with opportunities that move Nike forward and create the future of sport. You thrive on building relationships, influencing stakeholders, and delivering results in a fast-paced environment. You understand the nuance of hiring, the importance of process, and the urgency required to secure the best talent - and you consistently go above and beyond to make it happen.
You are effective and adept at senior-level HR and Business stakeholder relationship management and you show up with clarity, professionalism, and reliability in every interaction. By providing data-driven insights, aligning on priorities, and delivering on commitments, you position yourself as a strategic, trusted partner, reinforcing credibility and strengthening long-term collaboration.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or a related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training
- Minimum 10 years’ experience, with in-house corporate talent acquisition experience, managing end-to-end strategic hiring processes
- Demonstrated experience managing senior leadership (e.g. Senior Director) level searches
- Expert knowledge of recruiting practices, principles, applications and methods, including interviewing and assessment skills
- Proven ability to effectively build and manage effective relationships across all levels of the organization
- Proven ability to consistently deliver on all deadlines and flawlessly execute in a fast-paced environment
- Demonstrated ability to discover, organize and present relevant market data to plan sourcing strategies and influence key decisions
- Exceptional interpersonal and consultative skills
- Experience using an applicant tracking system is required; knowledge of Workday ATS highly preferred
- Experience in talent acquisition for commercial roles preferred
Skills Required
- Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or related field
- Minimum 10 years' experience in corporate talent acquisition
- Experience managing senior leadership level searches
- Expert knowledge of recruiting practices and assessment
- Ability to build and manage relationships at all levels
- Ability to execute in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to present market data and influence decisions
- Exceptional interpersonal and consultative skills
- Experience using an applicant tracking system
- Knowledge of Workday ATS preferred
- Experience in talent acquisition for commercial roles preferred
Nike Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Nike and has not been reviewed or approved by Nike.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with a company match is complemented by options such as a Mega Backdoor Roth and deferred compensation for eligible earners. Financial coaching and structured savings programs support long-term financial security.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — An Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a stock discount sits alongside broad-based equity vehicles like RSUs and non-qualified stock options. These avenues expand wealth-building opportunities beyond base pay.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave includes maternity and paternity time, recently expanded in the U.S. to 16 weeks and extended to part-time retail teammates. Additional supports include childcare assistance at select locations and family-building benefits such as fertility, surrogacy, and adoption.
Nike Insights
What We Do
At NIKE, Inc., we innovate to serve athletes*. Every teammate - from coder to creator - plays a role in making these athletes’ dreams real. Our tech, data, and digital teams push limits every day, building the future of sport and the tools that drive it. Here, curiosity is fuel. Innovation is the game plan. Different perspectives keep us on the offense. You’ll solve challenges worth tackling, grow fast and belong to a team that backs you to do the right thing. Bring your drive. Bring your bold. Let’s move the world, together. Take your first step at nike.com/careers * If you have a body, you’re an athlete.
Why Work With Us
At NIKE, Inc., your dedication fuels the future of sport. There is a sense of pride that comes from representing an iconic brand and shaping its future. Here, we treat every day as a new opportunity to push boundaries, ask tough questions and share whole-hearted convictions. We are a team – united by the belief that anything is possible.
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