Lead Recruiter, Talent Acquisition, GC

What You’ll Work OnYou’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 experiencePartner with HR teammates and business leaders, acting as a trusted advisor and strategic consultant on talent acquisition strategies and deliveryDrive process excellence and compliance, balancing speed with quality and scalability.

Champion Nike’s talent philosophy, ensuring every hire strengthens our culture and capabilitiesGo 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 alikeWho You’ll Work WithThis 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 ForCandidates 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