Job Description
At
ABB , we help industries run leaner and cleaner-and every person here makes that happen. You'll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.
This position reports to: US Country Talent Lead EL, Corp Functions
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At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we'll give you what you need to make it happen. It won't always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you'll never run alone. Run what runs the world.
We are looking for a Senior Talent Sourcer who will play a pivotal role in shaping the future talent landscape for Electrification - Distributed Systems (ELDS). This role goes beyond reactive recruiting and focuses on building long-term, strategic talent pipelines for mid‑level to senior positions. As a trusted advisor to ELDS business leaders and HR Business Partners, the Senior Talent Sourcer proactively anticipates workforce needs, identifies niche and hard‑to‑find talent ahead of demand, and ensures the organization has access to a highly skilled, ready-now candidate pool.
The work model for the role is: Hybrid out of Cary, NC. The position also requires some travel to our Mebane, NC site.
This role requires a strong blend of strategic thinking, market intelligence, relationship management, and advanced sourcing expertise to elevate the ELDS talent strategy.
Key Responsibilities: - Build and maintain proactive, multi-channel talent pipelines for mid‑level to senior‑level roles across key ELDS functions.
- Partner closely with ELDS business leaders and HRBPs to support workforce planning, understand capability needs, and pinpoint emerging or niche skill sets before positions are formally opened.
- Conduct ongoing competitive, market, and talent mapping to identify critical talent segments and future workforce risks.
- Collaborate with HRBPs and business leaders to influence recruiting strategies and ensure alignment with organizational talent priorities.
- Utilize innovative sourcing strategies-including market research, boolean search, social channels, professional networks, industry events, and talent communities-to identify passive and high‑demand candidates.
- Engage and nurture long-term relationships with potential candidates, creating a continuous pipeline of diverse, qualified talent aligned to future hiring plans.
- Drive brand awareness by promoting ELDS career opportunities and value propositions to targeted talent pools.
- Build and manage pipelines within LinkedIn Recruiter and Phenom CRM, ensuring accurate documentation, tagging, and long-term engagement.
- Leverage Workday (preferred) and other TA systems to maintain data integrity and visibility.
Qualifications for the role: - Bachelor's degree or higher in human resources, business administration or a related field.
- 8+ years' experience a strategic sourcing role, with a strong track record of building pipelines for mid-senior level and specialized/niche positions.
- Advanced proficiency with sourcing tools, including LinkedIn Recruiter, Talent Neuron, CRMs (Phenom preferred), talent mapping, and competitive research techniques.
- Strong business acumen with the ability to partner closely with leadership and HRBPs to support strategic workforce planning.
- Exceptional communication, relationship-building, and stakeholder management skills.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to prioritize in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
What's in it for you We want you to bring your full self to work-your ideas, your energy, your ambition. You'll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your path, and take on challenges that matter. Here, your work creates impact you can see and feel, every day.
ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their - sex (gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age, race and ethnicity, inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles, color, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law.
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As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer for Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, applicants may request to review the plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762.
Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to US-AskHR@abb.com . Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.
ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees Go to MyBenefitsABB.com and click on "Candidate/Guest" to learn more
Health, Life & Disability - Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.
- Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus
- Vision benefit
- Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)
- Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)
- Voluntary life and AD&D - 100% employee paid up to maximums
- Short Term Disability - up to 26 weeks - Company paid
- Long Term Disability - 60% of pay - Company paid. Ability to "buy-up" to 66 2/3% of pay.
- Supplemental benefits - 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance
- Parental Leave - up to 6 weeks
- Employee Assistance Program
- Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption
- Employee discount program
Retirement - 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
- Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)
Time off ABB provides 11 paid holidays. Vacation is provided based on years of service for hourly and non-exempt positions. Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.
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Job Tags
Hourly pay, Full time, Temporary work, Monday to Friday