Talent Research Associate

Join Aristocrat, a global leader in gaming content and technology, as our Global Mapping & Research Associate to power our global hiring and talent intelligence capabilities. This role is crafted for a forward-thinking Talent Sourcer who excels at unravelling complex industries and identifying talent across global markets. Be part of an exceptionally innovative team and help us successfully implement world-class sourcing strategies! As a Global Mapping & Research Associate , you will support global hiring and talent intelligence initiatives. Your focus will be on end-to-end sourcing, talent mapping, and delivering data-driven insights to build strong pipelines for outstanding and critical roles across geographies. You will work closely with Talent Acquisition leaders and recruiters, translating market insights into actionable sourcing strategies. This position is not a conventional sourcing role. You will act as a strategic advisor and talent intelligence specialist. You will use advanced AI-powered recruitment tools like Metaview, Draup, LinkedIn AI Hiring Assistant, and CoPilot to help develop Aristocrat’s global talent acquisition capabilities. What You'll Do Execute sourcing strategies for global hiring requirements across functions and regions. Perform focused talent mapping and competitor analysis to pinpoint top talent. Build and maintain structured talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs. Proactively identify and engage passive candidates through multiple sourcing channels. Perform primary and secondary research to pinpoint talent pools, competitor organizations, and talent trends. Develop market maps, org structures, and talent insights for assigned roles. Gather insights on talent availability, skills landscape, and hiring trends. Establish links with potential candidates and maintain an engaged talent community. Ensure pipelines remain current, segmented, and aligned to hiring priorities. Support recruiters with shortlisted candidates and market insights. Use sourcing platforms and AI tools such as Metaview, LinkedIn AI Hiring Assistant, and CoPilot. Continuously explore new tools and techniques to improve sourcing efficiency. Maintain accurate candidate data and sourcing activity in tracking systems. Support creation of reports on pipeline health, sourcing efficiency, and talent availability. Provide inputs for market insights and hiring strategy discussions. What We're Looking For 2+ years of experience in sourcing, talent research, or recruitment support. Strong experience in Boolean search, LinkedIn sourcing, and talent mapping. Basic understanding of market research and competitor mapping. Experience working on outstanding or hard-to-fill roles is a plus. Familiarity with AI tools or sourcing automation platforms. Outstanding research, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to synthesize complex market information quickly. Attention to detail and structured approach to sourcing. Ability to run multiple pipelines simultaneously. Effective communication and collaborator collaboration. Curiosity and willingness to experiment with new sourcing techniques. Why Aristocrat? Aristocrat is a world leader in gaming content and technology, and a top-tier publisher of free-to-play mobile games. We deliver great performance for our B2B customers and bring joy to the lives of the millions of people who love to play our casino and mobile games. And while we focus on fun, we never forget our responsibilities. We strive to lead the way in responsible gameplay, and to lift the bar in company governance, employee wellbeing and sustainability. We’re a diverse business united by shared values and an inspiring mission to bring joy to life through the power of play. We aim to create an environment where individual differences are valued, and all employees have the opportunity to realize their potential. We welcome and encourage applications from all people regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, cultural background, disability status or LGBTQ+ identity. EEO M/F/D/V World Leader in Gaming Entertainment Robust benefits package Global career opportunities Our Values All about the Player Talent Unleashed Collective Brilliance Good Business Good Citizen Travel Expectations None Additional Information At this time, we are unable to sponsor work visas for this position. Candidates must be authorized to work in the job posting location for this position on a full-time basis without the need for current or future visa sponsorship. Aristocrat Leisure Limited (Aristocrat) is a global entertainment and content creation company powered by technology to deliver world-leading casino and mobile games. Listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX), Aristocrat (ASX code: ALL) is headquartered in Sydney, Australia, with over 7300 employees working in more than 20 locations across the globe. Aristocrat offers a diverse range of products and services including electronic gaming machines, casino management systems, mobile games and online real money games, including iLottery. Aristocrat has seven corporate functions and three reporting segments that span regulated land-based gaming (Aristocrat Gaming), social casino (Product Madness) and regulated online real money gaming (Aristocrat Interactive). Our game and product portfolios collectively entertain millions of players worldwide every day. Across our global enterprise, Aristocrat aims to create long-term sustainable value for all stakeholders by upholding our core values and producing the world’s best gaming content. Our people-first mindset prioritises the safety and wellbeing of our people. We have ambitions to be an industry leader in responsible gameplay and we invest in employees’ development and offer career pathways, so they have what they need to do their best work at Aristocrat. Our values of Talent Unleashed, All About the Player, Collective Brilliance and Good Business, Good Citizen guide and inspire us every day. We are excited about the future of Aristocrat and united by our mission and we invite everyone to join us as we bring joy to life through the power of play! Aristocrat Leisure Limited or its affiliates worldwide provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to any protected characteristic, such as race, color, sex, religion, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic characteristic, pregnancy, breastfeeding or related medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by local, state/provincial or federal law. If you need assistance or accommodation applying for a position, please reach out to helpdesk-recruiting@aristocrat.com. At Aristocrat, sustainability is embedded in our strategy, operations and the values and culture of our teams across the globe. Our Sustainability report provides information on the progress we’ve made each year, across our four strategic sustainability pillars – Good Governance & Responsible Business, Empowering Safer Play (formerly responsible gameplay), Operational Sustainability & Climate, and People & Community. You can read more about our progress here: https://www.aristocrat.com/sustainability/