Global Talent Sourcer

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:

Head of Executive Search

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Your role and responsibilities

The ABB Talent Acquisition Team is looking for a skilled Global Talent Sourcer to identify, attract and engage with experienced professionals across our global business.
In this key role, you will partner directly with HR leaders, Talent Partners and Hiring Managers to attract best-in-class talent across functions and geographies, ensuring ABB continues to build an impactful, diverse, and future-ready workforce.
This role will report to the Global Head of Executive Search and Talent Sourcing.
Work model: This role will preferably be based in Europe, in proximity to an ABB Office, and will follow a hybrid work model – subject to alignment with local employment regulations. #LI-hybrid

Your will be mainly accountable for

• Act as a trusted advisor to hiring managers and HR business partners, providing insights and guidance on experienced hire sourcing.
• Manage proactive identification, engagement and short-listing for experienced-level roles across multiple regions and business areas.
• Develop and execute targeted sourcing strategies to identify and engage high-quality candidates, with a focus on passive talent.
• Conduct talent mapping and benchmarking to analyze the external talent market, evaluating companies, skills, and geographic trends to inform hiring strategies.
• Build and maintain a robust pipeline of qualified candidates for recurring and hard-to-fill roles.
• Deliver a high-touch candidate and stakeholder experience, ensuring timely communication and a seamless recruitment process.
• Engage with ABB’s Global Sourcing Community of Practice, contributing to the exchange of best practices, market insights, and the latest trends in sourcing across regions and business areas.

Qualifications for the role

• 5+ years of sourcing experience developed within search firms and/or global multinational organizations.
• Demonstrated ability in sourcing experienced profiles in complex, matrixed, and global organizations ideally within high-tech or industrial sectors.
• Broad sourcing skills, including passive candidate engagement, market research, and talent intelligence.
• Ability to manage multiple searches across different functions, geographies, and business units.
• Proficient communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to establish trust at all levels.
• Experience working in an agile, metrics-driven environment with a focus on quality, speed, and candidate experience.
• Extensive experience with global recruitment tools and platforms (e.g., LinkedIn Recruiter, ATS, CRM).

More about us

Our mission Human Resources (HR) is to help ABB stand out when it comes to our people - from leadership, performance and talent management to rewards and career opportunities. In all that we do, we seek to create competitive advantage by dedicating resources to attracting, developing and retaining talented individuals who are customer-focused, collaborative, innovative and driven.

This opportunity is open to candidates in multiple countries, with the final work location determined based on the selected candidate. As compensation may vary by location, we are committed to being transparent throughout the hiring process and will share details of the salary range, variable compensation and benefits package with candidates who progress to the first interview stage for a location in the European Union, covered by the EU Pay Transparency Directive.

The final offer will be tailored based on your role location, experience, skills and qualifications, internal market positioning and alignment with ABB internal standards.

Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.

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