AVP Talent Acquisition – Talent Intelligence

AT&T

. Lead AT&T's enterprise Talent Intelligence function .

Posted 10/12/2026full-timeDallas • Texas • United StatesLead💰 $174,100 - $261,100 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Executive Recruiting, Talent Intelligence, and Workforce Planning, with a strong focus on developing leadership pipelines and strategic talent management. Proficient in utilizing market intelligence and data-driven insights to influence enterprise talent strategies and support organizational growth.

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Executive RecruitingTalent IntelligenceWorkforce PlanningTalent MappingMarket Intelligence

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Hard Skills

Succession PlanningWorkforce AnalyticsExecutive AssessmentPredictive ModelingLeadership Talent Mapping

Soft Skills

Exceptional CommunicationRelationship ManagementConsulting SkillsInfluencing Senior Executives

Tools & Technologies

AI-Enabled Talent IntelligenceWorkforce Planning Technologies

Industry Keywords

TelecommunicationsTechnologyMediaFortune 100 ExperienceDiversity and Inclusion Objectives

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead AT&T's enterprise Talent Intelligence function
Connect leadership succession planning with proactive external talent strategy
Partner with Talent Management to assess succession readiness across critical leadership positions
Identify future talent risks and develop external leadership pipelines
Build talent intelligence capabilities providing insights on leadership talent availability, competitor movements, and market trends
Conduct leadership talent mapping across target industries, competitors, and adjacent sectors
Analyze external labor market dynamics and executive talent trends
Deliver executive reports and recommendations to HR and business leadership teams
Identify and cultivate relationships with high-performing external leaders
Develop long-term candidate engagement strategies for executive and mission-critical roles
Build leadership talent communities and executive prospect pipelines
Create talent maps and candidate slates for anticipated future vacancies
Conduct strategic outreach and exploratory discussions with prospective executive candidates
Assess leadership capabilities, career aspirations, mobility preferences, and organizational fit
Maintain relationships with high-potential leaders in priority talent segments
Ensure external pipelines reflect enterprise diversity and inclusion objectives
Utilize workforce data, retirement projections, organizational trends, and market intelligence to anticipate future leadership needs
Develop predictive models for strategic workforce and succession planning
Create dashboards and executive-level reporting to monitor leadership pipeline health
Translate talent intelligence into actionable business recommendations
Serve as primary liaison between Talent Acquisition and Talent Management
Partner with senior leaders and HR Business Partners to understand future organizational capability needs
Align executive recruiting strategies with long-term business growth objectives
Influence enterprise talent decisions through data-driven recommendations and market insights

Requirements

What you’ll need

12+ years of progressive experience in Executive Recruiting, Talent Intelligence, Talent Management, Workforce Planning, or Executive Search
Experience supporting executive and succession planning programs in large, complex organizations
Strong expertise in talent mapping, executive assessment, market intelligence, and workforce analytics
Demonstrated ability to influence senior executives and drive enterprise talent strategies
Exceptional communication, consulting, and relationship management skills
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or related field preferred
Master's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Organizational Psychology, or related discipline preferred
Experience within a Fortune 100 organization preferred
Background in telecommunications, technology, media, or highly competitive talent markets preferred
Experience utilizing AI-enabled talent intelligence and workforce planning technologies preferred
Executive search firm or leadership advisory experience preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
401(k) plan
Tuition reimbursement program
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Caregiver Leave
Additional sick leave beyond what state and local law require may be available but is unprotected
Adoption Reimbursement
Disability Benefits (short term and long term)
Life and Accidental Death Insurance
Supplemental benefit programs: critical illness/accident hospital indemnity/group legal
Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
Extensive employee wellness programs
Employee discounts up to 50% off on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories, AT&T internet (and fiber where available) and AT&T phone
Long Term Grants and Deferred Compensation
Paid Time Off and Holidays (at least 28 days of vacation each year and 9 company-designated holidays)