Become a Part of the NIKE, Inc. Team
NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world’s best athletes. It’s a place where passionate individuals come together to create the future of sport. We are unapologetic about who we are and what we’re after—bringing innovation and inspiration to every athlete* in the world. We look for athletes who can push boundaries, elevate our potential and continue leading us to greatness. The next tastemakers, playmakers, risk takers and glue players. Are you game?
WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH
You will be part of the Talent Acquisition team supporting Nike India, partnering closely with senior technology and business leaders. The team plays a critical role in building leadership and niche talent for one of Nike’s fastest-growing capabilities. This role reports to the Director, Talent Acquisition APLA & India Tech Center and works across multiple functions and leadership teams.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We are looking for an experienced talent acquisition professional who brings both depth in execution and strength in thinking. This role requires someone who operates comfortably at the intersection of hiring delivery, market insight, and business partnership.
You will bring strong experience working in a research-led environment, where hiring decisions are backed by market mapping, talent intelligence, and data-driven insights. You are able to break down complex talent landscapes, build clear narratives from data, and use those insights to guide stakeholders on hiring strategy and trade-offs.
You are trusted by senior leaders because you bring clarity, not just updates. You understand how to navigate ambiguity, handle high-stakes roles, and drive outcomes without losing focus on quality.
Key requirements:
14+ years of experience in talent acquisition, ideally within a highly research-oriented and data-driven environment
Strong expertise in market mapping, talent intelligence, and building data-backed hiring narratives
Proven track record of hiring for mid to senior-level and leadership roles
Ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders with structured insights and clear recommendations
Experience handling complex, niche, and business-critical roles end-to-end
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON
You will lead hiring for critical roles across Nike India, combining strong execution with a research-driven approach to improve hiring outcomes and decision-making.
Key responsibilities:
Own end-to-end hiring for senior-level and leadership roles, with a focus on high-impact positions
Partner with business and technology leaders to shape hiring strategies backed by market insights and data
Build and leverage market maps to guide sourcing strategies and stakeholder expectations
Translate talent data into clear, actionable narratives for leadership decision-making
Drive closure of complex roles, managing senior candidate engagement and offer negotiations
Identify gaps, bottlenecks, and opportunities to improve hiring efficiency and predictability
Build strong external talent pipelines in niche and emerging skill areas
Mentor junior recruiters, particularly on research-led recruiting and structured problem-solving
OUR HIRING GAME PLAN
01 Apply
Our teams are made up of diverse skillsets, knowledge bases, inputs, ideas and backgrounds. We want you to find your fit – review job descriptions, departments and teams to discover the role for you.
02 Meet a Recruiter or Take an Assessment
If selected for a corporate role, a recruiter will reach out to start your interview process and be your main contact throughout the process. For retail roles, you’ll complete an interactive assessment that includes a chat and quizzes and takes about 10-20 minutes to complete. No matter the role, we want to learn about you – the whole you – so don’t shy away from how you approach world-class service and what makes you unique.
03 Interview
Go into this stage confident by doing your research, understanding what we are looking for and being prepared for questions that are set up to learn more about you, and your background.
