Job Information
iCIMS Head of Talent Acquisition Insights & Analyst Relations in Helena, Montana
Job Overview
The Head of TA Insights and Analyst Relations will serve as a company spokesperson on iCIMS’ industry reports, hiring, candidate and labor market trends, as well as timely talent acquisition topics. This includes regularly engaging with reporters, analysts, customers, partners, and the broader talent acquisition community, serving as a spokesperson at industry events, on media interviews, podcasts and more. This role will also manage and enhance our high-impact analyst relations program to drive awareness and evangelism of the iCIMS brand within named industry analysts and influencers. This position requires a results-driven, dynamic leader and spokesperson to work closely with multiple internal and external stakeholders and business leaders. This position reports to the Director of Communications.
About Us
When you join iCIMS, you join the team helping global companies transform business and the world through the power of talent. Our customers do amazing things: design rocket ships, create vaccines, deliver consumer goods globally, overnight, with a smile. As the Talent Cloud company, we empower these organizations to attract, engage, hire, and advance the right talent. We’re passionate about helping companies build a diverse, winning workforce and about building our home team. We're dedicated to fostering an inclusive, purpose-driven, and innovative work environment where everyone belongs.
Responsibilities
Thought Leadership:
Serve as primary thought leader (internally and externally) to achieve corporate objectives around sales, customer retention, demand generation, communications and brand.
Serve as company spokesperson on iCIMS Insights program (view our research here), hiring, candidate and labor market trends, as well as timely talent acquisition topics. This includes covering 12 monthly iCIMS Insights Workforce Reports, anchor research reports, external videos for customers and social media, and briefing internal employees.
Support content development and lead in-person speaking engagements at industry conferences in the U.S. and Europe, iCIMS-hosted events (in-person and virtual) and iCIMS-hosted webinars.
Meet with reporters and influencers via virtual interviews and in-person press days.
Build out deeper thought leadership content with unique perspective to increase awareness of iCIMS, strengthen customer and partner commitment and build relationships with analysts and press. Help drive an increase in inquiries, leads and influence new deal wins and customer renewals through iCIMS research, thought leadership content and engagements. Create a thought leadership platform that builds more credibility and differentiation in the market and influences deal progression and renewals.
Create and regularly share thoughtful content on personal LinkedIn – in collaboration with the social media team – and create content and videos for iCIMS’ corporate social channels.
Plan and record monthly YouTube videos on Talent Acquisition trends, best practices, and industry insights from iCIMS Industry Insights data.
Analyst Relations:
Lead engagement plans and strategy with key industry analysts for brand exposure and support in sales enablement efforts related to industry research. Build and expand relationships with key industry analysts and influencers via multiple channels including briefing them on product innovations and company announcements, engaging on social media, maintaining a regular cadence of email updates, and keeping up to date with their research.
As a subject matter expert on the Communications team, you will work closely with the Product Marketing and Product teams to develop and execute an analyst relations program that illustrates the corporate vision, product strategy and competitive differentiators of iCIMS.
Plan content for and conduct analyst briefings on the state of iCIMS’ products and services.
Provide counsel and prep executives for in-person and virtual analyst briefings including building briefing decks, working with solutions engineers and more. Serve as primary POC to engage with industry analysts and analyst firm account managers to facilitate calls, briefings, and other needs with analyst memberships.
Lead RFIs, questionnaires and research inquiries for all analyst evaluations – in partnership with the rest of the Communications, Product Marketing and Product teams. Maintain and continue to improve iCIMS’ global market leadership positioning in analyst reports and research. Ensure positive and frequent placement in key industry reports, research and blogs.
Lead the development and execution of iCIMS-hosted analyst days/ sessions, secures compelling speakers, drives content strategy and preps materials for iCIMS speakers and attendees.
Monitor and share relevant industry analyst coverage and work closely with marketing, sales and executive leadership for enablement and to develop promotional plans for lead generation, website promotion and social media and more.
Qualifications
8-10 years of experience in talent acquisition or related industry experience.
3 years of experience leading analyst relations for a technology company; experience working with analysts in the HR technology space preferred.
A natural storyteller, strong writer and verbal communicator.
Comfortable presenting in a variety of settings (on stage at conferences, interviews with reporters, virtual presentations, webinars, recorded videos, YouTube etc.).
Ideal if you are media trained and already have your own following on LinkedIn, regularly publish content, have a podcast and/or a YouTube channel.
Ability to understand company and product vision and explain the value to analysts, TA pros, customers, prospects, partners, reports and more.
Excellent project management skills and ability to lead cross-functional working groups and executives.
Experience enabling sales and turning content into a lead generation engine.
Computer literate; proficient with Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook).
Ability to work effectively within a fast paced, changing environment.
A self-starter with the demonstrated ability to take initiative, who can proactively identify issues/opportunities and recommend actions.
Demonstrates customer obsession.
EEO Statement
iCIMS is a place where everyone belongs. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Our approach helps us to build a winning team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and abilities. So, regardless of how your diversity expresses itself, you can find a home here at iCIMS. We are proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, veteran status, genetic information, disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. If you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan or policy statement and/or if you would like to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at careers@icims.com .
Compensation and Benefits
The target total compensation for this role will be based upon experience.
Competitive health and wellness benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), dependent care, short term and long term disability, life and AD&D insurance, bonding and parental leave, mindfulness resources, an open vacation policy, sick days, paid holidays, quiet hours each workday, and tuition reimbursement. Benefits and eligibility may vary by location, role, and tenure. Learn more here: https://careers.icims.com/benefits.