Talent Acquisition Partner (Contractor)

Overview

About the Role & Team

We're looking for a driven and autonomous  Talent Acquisition Partner (contractor) to join our dynamic international recruiting team. In this pivotal role, you'll manage the full recruitment lifecycle across the U.S. & Canada. While the core of your responsibilities will involve hiring for critical Sales, Marketing and Research positions, you'll also have the opportunity to support recruitment for other diverse and exciting roles within our organization such as Data & Analytics, IT or Finance.

What You’ll Do

• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process while creating a positive stakeholder experience (i.e., candidates, hiring teams, HRBPs).
• Provide counsel and guidance to hiring teams regarding market trends including compensation, skills/competencies, target companies, etc.
• Build talent pipelines for niche and hard to fill roles.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for candidates throughout the recruitment process, providing timely updates and feedback.
• Foster a collaborative recruiting team environment and strong service-oriented culture that drives timely delivery of new diverse talent to the organization.

What You Bring

• Minimum of 5 years of proven experience in managing the full recruitment lifecycle.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and influence stakeholders at all levels.

• Autonomous mindset with the ability to manage international time zones and diverse cultural nuances effectively.

• The successful candidate must have a talent advisor mentality and be able to appropriately influence hiring managers. Proven skills in sourcing and attracting top talent as well as the demonstrated ability to leverage data to influence strategy. 
• Strong experience sourcing on LinkedIn and LinkedIn Recruiter
• Experience dealing with ambiguity, ability to be self-directed and work on a virtual team is required 

Why This Role Stands Out At IDC, your work helps shape how the world understands technology and where it goes next. You collaborate with curious, high-caliber colleagues who value rigor, integrity, and shared success. As the premier global provider of trusted technology intelligence, IDC equips business and technology leaders with the evidence they need to make confident decisions. Our insights inform strategy, investment, and innovation across industries and regions.

 

Recognized by IIAR as Analyst Firm of the Year for five consecutive years, IDC sets the standard for credibility and impact. With more than 1,000 analysts worldwide and a truly global perspective, we combine deep expertise with practical relevance. Here, your ideas matter, your voice is heard, and your contributions provide the insights leaders rely on every day. It is meaningful work, backed by a culture that supports growth, collaboration, and long-term career development with a globally respected brand.

Compensation Transparency

At IDC, we are committed to fair and equitable pay practices. Employees are compensated equitably for their work, aligned with their skills and experience. Salary and incentive structures are determined through a rigorous process that considers experience, education, certifications, role-specific requirements, internal equity, and verified U.S. market data from an independent third-party partner.The expected compensation, depending on location and experience, is between $30 - $50 hr.

Equal Opportunity Employer

IDC is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. Employment eligibility verification required. We participate in E-Verify.

 

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