Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

GAP INTERNATIONAL – A Unique, purpose-driven consulting company

ABOUT GAP INTERNATIONAL

Gap International is a global performance consulting company that works with executives and their organizations to produce extraordinary business results in the ever-changing marketplace. We specialize in helping leaders articulate and fulfill the boldest possible future for their business, creating breakthrough outcomes and aligning the organization’s actions to be consistent with that future. For nearly 50 years, Gap International has worked with over 50,000 executives in 1,500 organizations across 65 countries—from CEOs and executives of Fortune 1000 companies to entrepreneurs. Gap International has experience in every major industry sector, including manufacturing, retail, energy, FMCG, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, technology, telecommunications, and financial services.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate brings comprehensive experience in talent acquisition and a strong passion for sourcing and connecting with top-tier talent. They should demonstrate a track record of successfully recruiting across diverse roles and levels while fostering strong relationships with both candidates and internal partners.

In this role, you will serve as a strategic recruiting partner to senior leaders, leading the full lifecycle of talent acquisition and helping ensure we bring in people who will thrive in our unique environment. You will play an important role in elevating the rigor, thoughtfulness, and effectiveness of our hiring practices while helping shape the future of our organization through the people we bring on board.

At Gap International, recruiting is more than filling roles—it is about connecting extraordinary people with purposeful work that makes a meaningful impact. Our team is deeply committed to our mission, and we are looking for someone who is energized by helping build a community of talented individuals who want to grow, contribute, and make a difference.

You will join a dynamic and collaborative team, working internally to support Gap International’s business. This is an on-site role, based in our architecturally distinctive and beautifully designed headquarters in the Philadelphia metropolitan area.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and manage full-cycle recruitment for mid-to-senior level and specialized roles across the organization.
• Design and execute sophisticated sourcing strategies leveraging LinkedIn recruiter, passive recruiting, professional networks, referrals, industry mapping, and targeted outreach.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to hiring managers and senior leadership, providing consultative guidance on hiring strategy, candidate market insights, and role design.
• Lead and continuously improve recruiting processes, ensuring efficiency, rigor, and consistency across hiring practices, ensuring, an exceptional, candidate experience throughout every stage of the recruitment process.
• Partner with the Talent Acquisition Director to enhance interview frameworks and hiring standards, while strengthening team capabilities and contributing to the development of a high-performing team.
• Leverage recruitment metrics and analytics to monitor performance indicators such as time-to-fill, quality-of-hire, pipeline conversion, and sourcing effectiveness.
• Contribute to strengthening the company’s employer brand and candidate value proposition.

REQUIREMENTS

• 6–12 years of experience in talent strategy, pipeline development, and acquisition; employer branding; and recruitment process design.
• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or other relevant fields
• Experience recruiting within consulting, professional services, or high-performance environments preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex searches simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong expertise in direct sourcing and passive candidate engagement.
• Proven ability to partner with senior leaders and influence hiring decisions through consultative guidance.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and credibility with stakeholders at all levels.
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment when handling confidential information.
• High proficiency with ATS platforms and recruitment technologies; Greenhouse a plus.
• Strong analytical capability and experience using recruitment data and metrics to inform strategy and improve outcomes.

GAP INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATES

• Purposeful people at work impacting companies around the world.
• People who thrive in a learning environment and enjoy learning, growing, and performing at their best; energized to continually push beyond their comfort zone.
• Comfortable with ambiguity; eager to take on things they don’t know how to do.
• Curious and flexible when it comes to their own growth and development, as well as receptive to coaching and feedback to maximize their potential.

WHAT WE OFFER

• A high-impact role with visibility and the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the company's success.
• Abundant opportunities for professional growth and career advancement in a supportive, collaborative environment.
• A dynamic, inclusive company culture that fosters innovation, teamwork, and a sense of belonging.

LOCATION

Gap International associates are based out of our corporate office in the Philadelphia metropolitan area. In order to be considered for this role, applicants should be legally authorized to work in the United States.