TalentX, Meta's dedicated recruiting team, seeks a short-term Researcher to lead end-to-end executive recruitment processes.  Responsibilities include designing innovative research approaches, analyzing data, engaging candidates, and partnering with recruiters and stakeholders. The role demands expertise in talent market intelligence, candidate generation, and executive engagement.  Success requires strong communication, adaptability, and a collaborative approach to build strong partnerships internally and drive data-driven decision-making in the executive search industry.

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Product Design Engineer, Reality Labs

Software Engineer, Computer Vision (Technical Leadership)

<div class="_8muv"><div><div class="_1n-_ _6hy- _94t2">TalentX is Meta’s dedicated recruiting team that partners with our executive leadership and HRBPs to identify, cultivate and recruit the best-in-class leadership talent globally. As a Researcher of TalentX, you will build strategies and processes for talent mapping, intelligence gathering and candidate engagement to bring the industry’s top executives to Meta across our family of products and apps. This is a true sourcing opportunity with special focus on talent research and building strong partnerships internally with stakeholders.</div><div class="_9bm9"></div><div class="_8mlh"><div class="_1n-z _6hy- _8lfs">TalentX Researcher, Executive Search (Short-Term Position) Responsibilities</div><div class="_h46 _8lfy _8lfy"><div><ul class="_1zi1 _pkr"><div class="_1zh- _8lfz"><li class="_l89 _l8f _l8e"><div class="_620i"></div><div></div><div style=";" class="_38io _30jd _9aou"><div class="_h46 _8lfz"><div class="_1n-_ _6hy- _8lf-">Lead end-to-end executive recruitment processes, from intake to hire</div></div></div></li></div><div class="_1zh- _8lfz"><li class="_l89 _l8f _l8e"><div class="_620i"></div><div></div><div style=";" class="_38io _30jd _9aou"><div class="_h46 _8lfz"><div class="_1n-_ _6hy- _8lf-">Design and implement innovative, interdisciplinary research approaches, navigating complex data landscapes</div></div></div></li></div><div class="_1zh- _8lfz"><li class="_l89 _l8f _l8e"><div class="_620i"></div><div></div><div style=";" class="_38io _30jd _9aou"><div class="_h46 _8lfz"><div class="_1n-_ _6hy- _8lf-">Understand and identify competitor landscape and apply intel to research strategies and decision making</div></div></div></li></div><div class="_1zh- _8lfz"><li class="_l89 _l8f _l8e"><div class="_620i"></div><div></div><div style=";" class="_38io _30jd _9aou"><div class="_h46 _8lfz"><div class="_1n-_ _6hy- _8lf-">Collect, analyze and present qualitative and quantitative data to provide actionable insights and inform data-driven decision-making processes</div></div></div></li></div><div class="_1zh- _8lfz"><li class="_l89 _l8f _l8e"><div class="_620i"></div><div></div><div style=";" class="_38io _30jd _9aou"><div class="_h46 _8lfz"><div class="_1n-_ _6hy- _8lf-">Foster strong partnerships with TalentX Recruiters, cross-functional teams, and organizational leaders to exchange insights and hire top talent</div></div></div></li></div><div class="_1zh- _8lfz"><li class="_l89 _l8f _l8e"><div class="_620i"></div><div></div><div style=";" class="_38io _30jd _9aou"><div class="_h46 _8lfz"><div class="_1n-_ _6hy- _8lf-">Foster a collaborative environment by actively soliciting team feedback and encouraging open idea-sharing, even when not required</div></div></div></li></div><div class="_1zh- _8lfz"><li class="_l89 _l8f _l8e"><div class="_620i"></div><div></div><div style=";" class="_38io _30jd _9aou"><div class="_h46 _8lfz"><div class="_1n-_ _6hy- _8lf-">Clear articulation in all forms of communication with an emphasis on executive style and approach to each deliverable and presentation</div></div></div></li></div><div class="_1zh- _8lfz"><li class="_l89 _l8f _l8e"><div class="_620i"></div><div></div><div style=";" class="_38io _30jd _9aou"><div class="_h46 _8lfz"><div class="_1n-_ _6hy- _8lf-">Thrive in uncertain and dynamic environments, adapting to changing circumstances with ease</div></div></div></li></div><div class="_1zh- _8lfz"><li class="_l89 _l8f _l8e"><div class="_620i"></div><div></div><div style=";" class="_38io _30jd _9aou"><div class="_h46 _8lfz"><div class="_1n-_ _6hy- _8lf-">Maintain a continuous eye for improvements as we strive to set the bar in the executive search industry</div></div></div></li></div></ul></div></div></div><div class="_8mlh"><div class="_1n-z _6hy- _8lfs">Minimum Qualifications</div><div class="_h46 _8lfy _8lfy"><div><ul class="_1zi1 _pkr"><div class="_1zh- _8lfz"><li class="_l89 _l8f _l8e"><div class="_620i"></div><div></div><div style=";" class="_38io _30jd _9aou"><div class="_h46 _8lfz"><div class="_1n-_ _6hy- _8lf-">4+ years sourcing experience with an executive search firm or in-house recruiting team</div></div></div></li></div><div class="_1zh- _8lfz"><li class="_l89 _l8f _l8e"><div class="_620i"></div><div></div><div style=";" class="_38io _30jd _9aou"><div class="_h46 _8lfz"><div class="_1n-_ _6hy- _8lf-">Experience utilizing talent market intelligence and data analytics to inform strategic decisions with leadership and cross-functional partners</div></div></div></li></div><div class="_1zh- _8lfz"><li class="_l89 _l8f _l8e"><div class="_620i"></div><div></div><div style=";" class="_38io _30jd _9aou"><div class="_h46 _8lfz"><div class="_1n-_ _6hy- _8lf-">Experience developing and executing candidate generation and research techniques</div></div></div></li></div><div class="_1zh- _8lfz"><li class="_l89 _l8f _l8e"><div class="_620i"></div><div></div><div style=";" class="_38io _30jd _9aou"><div class="_h46 _8lfz"><div class="_1n-_ _6hy- _8lf-">Proven experience at identifying, evaluating and engaging executive candidates</div></div></div></li></div><div class="_1zh- _8lfz"><li class="_l89 _l8f _l8e"><div class="_620i"></div><div></div><div style=";" class="_38io _30jd _9aou"><div class="_h46 _8lfz"><div class="_1n-_ _6hy- _8lf-">Demonstrated track record of building working relationships with leaders and cross-functional partners</div></div></div></li></div><div class="_1zh- _8lfz"><li class="_l89 _l8f _l8e"><div class="_620i"></div><div></div><div style=";" class="_38io _30jd _9aou"><div class="_h46 _8lfz"><div class="_1n-_ _6hy- _8lf-">Experience partnering with executive management</div></div></div></li></div><div class="_1zh- _8lfz"><li class="_l89 _l8f _l8e"><div class="_620i"></div><div></div><div style=";" class="_38io _30jd _9aou"><div class="_h46 _8lfz"><div class="_1n-_ _6hy- _8lf-">Experience evaluating resumes for qualification alignment</div></div></div></li></div></ul></div></div></div><div class="_8mlh"><div class="_1n-z _6hy- _8lfs">Preferred Qualifications</div><div class="_h46 _8lfy _8lfy"><div><ul class="_1zi1 _pkr"><div class="_1zh- _8lfz"><li class="_l89 _l8f _l8e"><div class="_620i"></div><div></div><div style=";" class="_38io _30jd _9aou"><div class="_h46 _8lfz"><div class="_1n-_ _6hy- _8lf-">Experience as a Sourcer partnering with Recruiters and hiring partners across different offices</div></div></div></li></div><div class="_1zh- _8lfz"><li class="_l89 _l8f _l8e"><div class="_620i"></div><div></div><div style=";" class="_38io _30jd _9aou"><div class="_h46 _8lfz"><div class="_1n-_ _6hy- _8lf-">Extensive sourcing and talent mapping experience across multiple tech/product disciplines</div></div></div></li></div><div class="_1zh- _8lfz"><li class="_l89 _l8f _l8e"><div class="_620i"></div><div></div><div style=";" class="_38io _30jd _9aou"><div class="_h46 _8lfz"><div class="_1n-_ _6hy- _8lf-">Experience maintaining high volume of sensitive information and building scalable structure around data</div></div></div></li></div><div class="_1zh- _8lfz"><li class="_l89 _l8f _l8e"><div class="_620i"></div><div></div><div style=";" class="_38io _30jd _9aou"><div class="_h46 _8lfz"><div class="_1n-_ _6hy- _8lf-">Experience working independently with little direction</div></div></div></li></div></ul></div></div></div><div class="_20nr"><div class="_1n-_ _6hy-"> For those who live in or expect to work from California if hired for this position, please click  for additional information. </div></div><div class="_8mlh"><div class="_1n-z _6hy- _8lfs">Locations</div><div class="_9bm7"><div class="_8sab"><div class="_23n-" style="overflow: hidden; width: 100%; height: 100%;"><div class="maplibregl-map mapboxgl-map" style="width: 100%; height: 100%;"><div class="maplibregl-canvas-container mapboxgl-canvas-container maplibregl-interactive mapboxgl-interactive maplibregl-touch-drag-pan mapboxgl-touch-drag-pan maplibregl-touch-zoom-rotate mapboxgl-touch-zoom-rotate"></div><div class="maplibregl-control-container mapboxgl-control-container"><div class="maplibregl-ctrl-top-left mapboxgl-ctrl-top-left"></div><div class="maplibregl-ctrl-top-right mapboxgl-ctrl-top-right"></div><div class="maplibregl-ctrl-bottom-left mapboxgl-ctrl-bottom-left"></div><div class="maplibregl-ctrl-bottom-right mapboxgl-ctrl-bottom-right"></div></div></div></div><div class="_8umt"><svg 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When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics. </div></div><br><div class="_1n-_ _6hy- _94t2"><div>$141,000/year to $206,000/year + benefits<br><br><div>Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. 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