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The Strategic Solutions & Initiatives (SSI) team is a team of Talent Acquisition (TA) knowledge partners who execute TA strategy & facilitate initiatives. We focus on complex, high impact cross functional global projects. We value moving quickly, fostering collaboration, and being thought-partners to LinkedIn’s TA teams.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

PROJECT MANAGEMENT:

• Work with project sponsors and the functional leaders within and outside of Talent Acquisition to craft and confirm project objectives
• Develop and articulate project plans and timelines through development of project charters and workplans
• Mobilize project teams; clearly articulate the plan along with roles & responsibilities for each project team member and stakeholder
• Drive project execution through management of project timeline, deliverables, team accountability, and issue and risk management
• Prepare and deliver project status updates and business reviews to key internal stakeholders
• Build and execute change management plans
• Build relationships with the project sponsor and project team members
• Use problem solving skills to logically structure ambiguous problems

TALENT ACQUISITION:

• Partner with TA Leadership & Stakeholders to define the TA strategy, vision, and future of recruiting for LinkedIn’s Talent Acquisition team
• Create and maintain the multi-year TA strategic roadmap; working with TA leadership team to define supporting metrics, targets, and prioritization of initiatives
• Be an expert on Talent Acquisition process, tools, assessments, marketplace trends, recruiting industry, and future innovation
• Identify and deploy best practices with a focus on operational excellence

PEOPLE MANAGER:

• Manage team of project managers, aligned to supporting Talent Acquisition operational excellence
• Support the learning and growth of all team members regarding project and change management
• Provide talent acquisition expertise to project teams within the Talent Acquisition org

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5+ years in Talent Acquisition, Human Resources, or Project Management role
• 6+ months people management experience, managing a minimum of 2 direct reports

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

TALENT ACQUISITION:

• 3+ years of progressive corporate OR search firm recruiting experience including sourcing and full life cycle recruiting
• Knowledge of industry trends
• Experience in driving recruiting initiatives

PROJECT MANAGEMENT:

• Experience in effective execution of global cross functional projects using project management methodologies and tools
• Consulting skills and demonstrated ability to work in a team environment, as a team leader and member.

GENERAL:

• Excellent Communication - ability to speak and write clearly, concisely, and compellingly.  Is honest, open, and thoughtful in word and in action. Able to present a convincing argument to senior executives.
• Attention to detail - highly diligent, and focused on driving issues (both big and small) to completion
• Teamwork – works collaboratively with others. Shares information, addresses conflict professionally, and fulfills commitments. Works exceptionally well across functional groups.
• Poise under pressure – can succeed (or even thrives) in a high speed, high pressure environment.
• Creative Problem Solving – never gives up; continually finds ways to overcome challenges and obstacles.
• Experience working with a large and diverse end user community