Senior Manager - Commercial Recruitment
About the role
As a Recruiter, Commercial, you will make an impact by designing and executing strategic sourcing initiatives that fulfill complex commercial hiring needs across an international organization, partnering with business stakeholders to drive high-impact talent strategies that support sustainable growth. You will be a valued member of the Talent Acquisition team and work collaboratively with hiring managers, recruiters, sourcing specialists, and human resources, operations, and workforce planning partners.
In this role, you will
- Drive strategic commercial sourcing programs that align with business workforce plans and deliver a strong pipeline of high-impact talent across multiple functions and levels.
- Lead end-to-end commercial recruiting partnerships with business stakeholders, translating workforce demand into clear hiring strategies that balance quality, speed, and candidate experience.
- Develop data-informed sourcing strategies that leverage market intelligence, hiring trends, and competitive insights to prioritize the roles and channels with maximum talent impact.
- Optimize day-to-day recruiting workflows by refining intake, screening, and interview structures, and guide hiring teams on robust, competency-based selection methodologies.
- Monitor recruitment funnel metrics such as time-to-hire, conversion ratios, and source effectiveness to provide actionable recommendations that improve commercial hiring performance.
Work model
At Cognizant, we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role's business requirements, this is a remote position open to qualified applicants in the United States. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs.
The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you're engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.
What you need to have to be considered
- 10+ years of commercial hiring and recruitment experience.
- Extensive experience in strategic sourcing for commercial, professional, and managerial roles, with a proven track record of building and maintaining strong talent pipelines.
- Strong capability in interpreting recruitment metrics and dashboards to communicate trends, risks, and opportunities clearly to business partners.
- Expertise in modern selection techniques, including structured interviews, competency-based questioning, and objective evaluation methods that support inclusive hiring.
- Advanced stakeholder management and communication skills, enabling clear expectation setting, negotiation of hiring priorities, and timely escalation of constraints.
These will help you stand out
- Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification.
- Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) certification.
- Deep familiarity with hybrid work collaboration practices, including digital tools and onsite engagement approaches that keep recruiting stakeholders connected.
- Up-to-date knowledge of labor market dynamics and sourcing best practices within an international environment.
- Experience performing market mapping for critical roles, identifying target organizations, skills clusters, and emerging talent pools.
We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role.
Salary and Other Compensation
Applications will be accepted until October 23, 2026.
- The annual salary for this position is between $88,650 - $135,000 depending on the experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
- This position is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant's applicable plans.
Benefits
- Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
- Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
- 401(k) plan and contributions
- Long-term/Short-term Disability
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
关于高知特 (Cognizant)
高知特(Cognizant)（纳斯达克代码：CTSH）作为一家AI Builder和相关技术服务提供商，致力于通过打造全栈AI解决方案，帮助企业将人工智能投资转化为实际价值。公司凭借深厚的行业经验、流程优化和工程技术专长，将企业独特的业务场景融入科技系统，赋能组织释放人才潜能，推动切实成果，并帮助全球企业在瞬息万变的环境中保持领先。如需了解更多详情，敬请访问 cognizant.ai 或关注@cognizant。
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