Recruiting Strategy Lead

Cupertino, California, United StatesSenior$175,300 - $263,1008+ years

At Apple, extraordinary ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and experiences for people around the world. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish. We're a diverse collection of problem solvers and doers, continually reimagining our products, systems, and practices to help people do what they love in new ways. The same passion for innovation that goes into our products also applies to our practices, strengthening our dedication to leave the world better than we found it. Our global recruiting team operates at a scale and standard that reflects the company we support, and the strategies that guide our work must be equally exceptional. We are looking for a Recruiting Strategy Lead to help shape and drive the strategic direction of our global recruiting organization. This is a rare opportunity to sit at the intersection of talent, finance, analytics, and business strategy -- influencing how we build and support our workforce. This role demands both the strategic vision to shape how a global recruiting organization operates and the program management discipline to bring that vision to life at scale.

As a Recruiting Strategy Lead, you'll serve as a critical thought partner to recruiting leadership, translating complex data and financial analysis into clear strategies and compelling narratives. You will help drive the analytical and strategic frameworks that guide how our global recruiting organization plans, operates, and measures success.

Develop and communicate global recruiting strategies that align talent acquisition with business priorities and product roadmaps
Conduct talent market, financial, and headcount analyses - including scenario planning to inform resource planning and decision-making
Help lead annual, mid-year, and quarterly strategic planning processes across global and regional recruiting teams
Build and maintain headcount inventories and sizing models for both full-time and flexible workforce, partnering with Planning and Finance to forecast hiring needs
Develop and present executive-level materials including presentations for business reviews and leadership updates
Design operational management systems, frameworks, and playbooks that drive efficiency and scale across a sophisticated global recruiting organization
Manage professional services and travel budget vs. actuals, support resource balancing, and lead ad-hoc analyses, special projects, and organizational initiatives as directed

At least 8 years of experience in management consulting, corporate strategy, or a highly analytical strategic planning role
Deep expertise in financial modeling, headcount analysis, resource planning, and scenario planning
Strong analytical skills and a deep understanding of statistical and forecasting principles
Demonstrated ability to synthesize complex, ambiguous data into clear insights and actionable recommendations
Expertise in developing and presenting materials for executive and board-level audiences
Strong cross-functional relationship building skills across Finance, People, and business leadership
High proficiency in Tableau or equivalent data visualization tools, with experience creating rich analysis and transforming data into useful insights
Proficiency in Keynote for executive storytelling and data visualization
Proven ability to lead multiple complex programs with global impact, managing competing priorities in a fast-moving environment
Collaborative partner who shares ownership, elevates others, and operates effectively under ambiguity
Great emotional intelligence and relationship-building skills with a passion for pushing things forward
Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required; MBA preferred

Background at a top-tier management consulting firm with experience in HR, talent, or workforce strategy
Experience supporting a large-scale global recruiting or HR organization
Familiarity with talent market dynamics, win-loss analysis, and workforce planning methodologies
Strong instincts for identifying the story within the data, not just reporting the numbers
Track record of building trusted strategic partnerships across business units and senior leadership teams
Experience developing PM frameworks and playbooks that scale across teams
Demonstrated ability to deliver Keynote presentations that translate complex ideas into clear actionable insights for all organizational levels

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $175,300 and $263,100, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant

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