Executive Talent Researcher

  • R12318
  • G & A
  • Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Toast is driven by building the all-in-one restaurant platform that helps restaurants operate their business, increase sales, engage guests, and keep employees happy. 

We are seeking an Executive Talent Researcher to support our recruiting efforts. In this role, you will conduct detailed market research and talent mapping for our open roles, provide insights on talent trends in the industry. This role is crucial in identifying, engaging, and pipelining top talent for critical roles across our organization. You will be responsible for reporting on key metrics, identifying trends, and providing recommendations to refine our hiring processes and attract top talent.The ideal candidate will possess strong research skills, a keen eye for detail, and a passion for understanding talent markets.

 

This is a hybrid role based in Bangalore, India with an onsite expectation of two days per week.

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct market research to inform competitive compensation and talent sourcing strategies.
  • Conduct in-depth market research and talent mapping to identify potential candidates.
  • Utilize various sourcing techniques to build robust talent pipelines.
  • Analyze market trends and provide competitive intelligence to inform recruitment strategies.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate data within our ATS - Greenhouse
  • Identify trends, insights, and opportunities for process improvement based on data analysis.
  • Conduct industry research and talent intelligence analysis on competitors, market shifts, org structures, diversity trends, and emerging skills.
  • Proactively build and maintain long-term talent pipelines for niche, senior, and high-impact roles through sourcing, referrals, and networking.
  • Collaborate with various stakeholders and partner with Talent partners on various projects.
  • Track and report on research and pipeline progress; share regular insights with recruiters and hiring teams.
  • Continuously evaluate and suggest tools, platforms, and resources to improve research quality and efficiency.
  • Build competitor org charts, diversity snapshots, compensation benchmarks, and regional talent availability reports to support decision-making for senior hiring.

 

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • Proven experience in research and data analysis in talent acquisition or HR context.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  • Ability to translate data into actionable insights and recommendations.
  • Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) is a plus.
  • Strong proficiency in Boolean search, LinkedIn Recruiter, and other platforms like Naukri, Instahyre, Github, Stack Overflow, etc.
  • Experience synthesizing qualitative and quantitative research into clear, compelling deliverables (e.g., presentations, reports, briefs).
  • Prior experience supporting hiring across technical and non-technical roles or global markets (Australia, New Zealand, Taiwan - APAC) is a strong plus.

 

 

Our Spread* of Total Rewards
We strive to provide competitive compensation and benefits programs that help to attract, retain, and motivate the best and brightest people in our industry. Our total rewards package goes beyond great earnings potential and provides the means to a healthy lifestyle with the flexibility to meet Toasters’ changing needs. Learn more about our benefits at https://careers.toasttab.com/toast-benefits.

 

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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is Baked into our Recipe for Success

At Toast, our employees are our secret ingredient—when they thrive, we thrive. The restaurant industry is one of the most diverse, and we embrace that diversity with authenticity, inclusivity, respect, and humility. By embedding these principles into our culture and design, we create equitable opportunities for all and raise the bar in delivering exceptional experiences.

We Thrive Together

We embrace a hybrid work model that fosters in-person collaboration while valuing individual needs. Our goal is to build a strong culture of connection as we work together to empower the restaurant community. To learn more about how we work globally and regionally, check out: https://careers.toasttab.com/locations-toast.

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Toast is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive hiring process. As part of this commitment, we strive to provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities to enable them to access the hiring process. If you need an accommodation to access the job application or interview process, please contact candidateaccommodations@toasttab.com.

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