Talent Acquisition - Sourcing AVP

Blackstone is the world’s largest alternative asset manager. We seek to create positive economic impact and long-term value for our investors, the companies we invest in, and the communities in which we work. We do this by using extraordinary people and flexible capital to help companies solve problems. Our $1.1 trillion in assets under management include investment vehicles focused on private equity, real estate, public debt and equity, infrastructure, life sciences, growth equity, opportunistic, non-investment grade credit, real assets and secondary funds, all on a global basis. Further information is available at www.blackstone.com. Follow @blackstone on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram.
 

The key focus for a Sourcing AVP is to execute sourcing strategies and plans with a focus on passive candidates and the aim of achieving high quality, cost effective and timely filling of roles. You will work closely with the Recruiters and other Sourcers to recommend and develop sourcing strategies. Based upon your experience, you will recommend enhancements to ensure recruitment strategy effectiveness. Reporting into a lead Sourcer, you will initiate and drive best practice sourcing strategies and be an ambassador for the Blackstone brand.

Your duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Attend intake meetings to ensure understanding of role requirements, team dynamics, and value proposition.

• Recommend and implement the most effective sourcing strategy for relevant vertical.

• Source qualified candidates for open requisitions.

• Submit vetted candidates, meeting the requirements for the role and expectations of the Hiring Manager.

• Source and identify talent through creative avenues that widen the funnel of talented professionals interested in roles at the firm with a focus on direct sourced (passive) candidates.

• Provide exceptional candidate care and ensure that candidates are effectively pre-screened before inclusion into the recruitment process.

• Maintain timely and accurate information on all candidate interactions, including ATS/CRM management.

• Proactively pipeline talent and create pre-qualified candidate talent pools in line with workforce plans.

• Maintain contact with existing talent pool candidates.

• Provide engaged and informed dialogue with candidates regarding opportunities.

• Develop and implement candidate information initiatives, such as proactive marketing campaigns.

• Communicate market and competitive trends.

Qualifications:

Blackstone seeks to hire individuals who are highly motivated, intelligent, and have demonstrated excellence in prior endeavors. A successful candidate should (have):

• Prior experience in agency staffing role and/or in-house recruiting.

• 5+ years of relevant experience in the staffing industry, or related field.

• Experience with supporting Corporate Functions within Financial Services, specifically Finance, Marketing and/ or Private Wealth and Sales is highly preferred.

• Proven ability to creatively recommend sourcing strategies utilizing job boards, associations, employee referral programs, social media, and internet searches.

• Strong communication skills, written and verbal.

• Experience with Boolean search logic, Outlook, Web, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

• Some Workday experience is preferred.

• Some experience in data management and insights is preferred.

The duties and responsibilities described here are not exhaustive and additional assignments, duties, or responsibilities may be required of this position. Assignments, duties, and responsibilities may be changed at any time, with or without notice, by Blackstone in its sole discretion.

Expected annual base salary range:

$110,000 - $145,000

Actual base salary within that range will be determined by several components including but not limited to the individual's experience, skills, qualifications and job location. For roles located outside of the US, please disregard the posted salary bands as these roles will follow a separate compensation process based on local market comparables.
Additional compensation: Base salary does not include other forms of compensation or benefits offered in connection with the advertised role.

Blackstone is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, marital or partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic predisposition, veteran or military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, a sex offense or stalking, or any other class or status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to hiring, placement, promotion, termination, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training. All Blackstone employees, including but not limited to recruiting personnel and hiring managers, are required to abide by this policy.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete your application, please email Human Resources at [email protected].

Depending on the position, you may be required to obtain certain securities licenses if you are in a client facing role and/or if you are engaged in the following:

• Attending client meetings where you are discussing Blackstone products and/or and client questions;

• Marketing Blackstone funds to new or existing clients;

• Supervising or training securities licensed employees;

• Structuring or creating Blackstone funds/products; and

• Advising on marketing plans prepared by a sales team or developing and/or contributing information for marketing materials.

Note: The above list is not the exhaustive list of activities requiring securities licenses and there may be roles that require review on a case-by-case basis. Please speak with your Blackstone Recruiting contact with any questions.
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