About the Role
Executive Recruiting As a Researcher in Executive Recruiting at Google India, you will play a critical role in sourcing senior leadership talent across technical and non-technical domains. You will partner with executive recruiters and internal stakeholders to design and execute search strategies, conduct deep market research, and engage with high-potential candidates. You will help shape the future of Google’s leadership by identifying and attracting exceptional talent who align with our mission and culture.squadchamp.com

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, own, and execute search strategies for executive and leadership roles across Google’s product, engineering, business, and operations functions
• Perform market mapping, benchmarking, talent landscape analysis, and domain research to drive insight into candidate availability, compensation trends, and competitive positioning Google+1
• Source candidates through internal and external channels; build pipelines of passive and active talent Google+1
• Establish relationships with senior talent, engage in outreach and conversation, present opportunities, and manage candidate experience through the recruitment process Google+1
• Collaborate with hiring managers and executive recruiters to understand role requirements, define candidate profiles, and refine sourcing priorities
• Innovate and improve search workflows, tools, systems, and data quality to increase efficiency and effectiveness of recruitment operations

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience
• 0 to 2 years of relevant experience (internships, early career roles) in recruitment, research, talent acquisition, consulting, or related fields
• Strong interest in executive recruiting and a passion for talent discovery
• Excellent research, analytical, and market intelligence skills
• Solid communication skills—both written and verbal—and ability to engage with senior stakeholders
• Proactive mindset with high ownership, curiosity, adaptability, and a willingness to learn quickly
• Comfortable working with data, metrics, and using sourcing tools or platforms

Preferred (Not Mandatory)

• Experience or exposure to executive search or leadership hiring
• Domain knowledge in tech, SaaS, or adjacent industries
• Familiarity with recruiting tools, candidate relationship management systems, or sourcing platforms
• Exposure to diversity & inclusion practices, and stakeholder management

What You’ll Gain

• Early exposure to high-impact, global leadership hiring
• Opportunity to work alongside seasoned executive recruiters and contribute meaningfully to talent strategy
• Insight into strategic recruitment, market trends, and talent ecosystems
• Growth path into senior recruiting, talent advisory, or people operations roles
• Immersion in Google’s culture of innovation, data-driven decision making, and global scale

Location & Work Model
This role may be based in Hyderabad, Bengaluru, or Singapore—candidates will have the opportunity to express preferred location during the application process.

Equal Opportunity & Inclusion
Google is committed to building a diverse workforce. We provide equal employment opportunity regardless of race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. Google+1

How to Apply
Please submit your resume along with a short cover note describing your interest and relevant experiences in recruiting or research. Share any projects, initiatives, or examples where you conducted deep research, sourced individuals, or engaged in strategy. We encourage applicants who bring curiosity, a growth mindset, and a passion for connecting people to meaningful opportunities—even if you do not match every listed qualification.

Additional Note (100 Words)
This role is ideal for individuals who are inquisitive, organized, and excited to explore global talent ecosystems. As a Researcher in Executive Recruiting, you will contribute to shaping Google’s future leadership by supporting key strategic hiring initiatives. You’ll gain deep insights into global hiring practices, industry mapping, and data-driven decision-making. The position fosters continuous learning through collaboration with senior recruiters and talent strategists. If you are a curious problem-solver passionate about human potential and thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment, this opportunity will help you grow into a trusted talent research expert at Google.

Join us to help Google build its next generation of leadership across technology, product, business, and operations.