Sr Talent Intelligence Analyst, Global Specialty Recruiting

The Global Specialty Recruiting Team (GSR) recruits for Amazon's most senior technical and leadership roles.

We are seeking a Talent Intelligence Analyst to develop mission-critical insights and analysis for a data-driven talent acquisition team. You will work with business leaders and talent acquisition partners to define key talent questions, set up data structures to collect information, and design and execute research projects to answer those questions.

The Talent Intelligence Analyst will partner with GSR and the business to drive hiring strategies globally by sharing market insights and advising recruiting and leadership.

Scope
This role is critical to building our research capability across multiple locations and partnering with business teams to design recruiting strategies for hard-to-fill, business-critical roles. You will act as a talent advisor, partnering with GSR Recruiters, Human Resources, Finance, and business customers to drive strategy, goals, processes, and metrics.

The ideal candidate
You operate effectively in ambiguity, are highly analytical, and can independently set up frameworks to understand talent markets. You have experience providing information that yields measurable results. You can work independently to research, analyze data, and create geo-talent solutions to determine the best locations to grow our businesses – whether competing in hyper-competitive markets or identifying opportunity sites to access niche skillsets. You are curious, driven, and solution-oriented, with an understanding of global talent flows to support future business growth.

Key job responsibilities

Market Intelligence & Research: Lead end-to-end market intelligence projects, including geographical deep dives, talent competitor analysis, benchmarking studies, and predictive trend research. Combine primary and secondary research methods (expert interviews, surveys, desk research) with both quantitative and qualitative data to inform recruiting strategy.

Data Storytelling & Strategy Documents: Translate complex data into clear narratives, executive-ready visuals, and data-driven site strategy documents that influence organizational goals such as cost savings, diversity, and access to talent.

AI/Automation & Tooling: Design and maintain self-service dashboards and automated workflows; leverage AI tools to accelerate analysis and reduce manual effort. Maintain hands-on proficiency with vendor research platforms (e.g., PitchBook, Capital IQ) for market and financial data sourcing.

Market Pulse & Trend Synthesis: Synthesize industry trends, competitor moves, and market signals into timely, digestible updates that keep Talent Acquisition leadership ahead of the curve. Evaluate and triangulate across sources to ensure accuracy.

Stakeholder Partnership & Advisory: Partner with Recruiting leadership, HR, Compensation, executive leaders, and business stakeholders to provide strategic recommendations that shape hiring decisions and ensure a superior client and candidate experience.

Recruiting Enablement & Collaboration: Mentor and partner with Sourcers and Recruiters on passive sourcing strategies; contribute to the broader TA knowledge base through education on relevant industries and talent pools.

Execution & Problem-Solving in Ambiguity: Operate independently to manage competing priorities in an ambiguous, fast-paced environment; frame research questions, set delivery timelines, run experiments, and iterate based on results with minimal direction.

A day in the life
Research: ability to learn new technology and product domains, and quickly understand and apply this knowledge into strategies for TA team

Communication: ability to effectively engage the attention of stakeholders and articulate complex arguments in a polished and professional manner

Tact & High Judgement: knowing when to apply the right pressure and when to move on

Self-assured: ability to think on your feet and work on confidential projects with senior leadership.


About the team
The Global Specialty Recruiting Team (GSR) hires Principal, Senior Principal, and Distinguished Engineers, Scientists, and Designers – the Company's most senior technical contributors – as well as all Amazon Executive roles.

Basic Qualifications

- 5+ years of advising and influencing executive leadership experience
- 7+ years of progressive corporate or search firm recruiting work with a focus on passive engineering candidate generation in a high tech market experience
- Experience in advising and influencing executive leadership
- Experience managing and prioritizing multiple searches, projects and client relationships
- Bachelor's degree or above

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience with executive recruiting in either a blue-chip, global in-house executive search team, or a top executive search firm
- Experience working with recruiting and people-related tools, CRM systems, and complex spreadsheets

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

USA, NY, New York - 157,100.00 - 212,600.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Seattle - 142,800.00 - 193,200.00 USD annually