Team lead- Market Research and Talent Mapping

About the job

Innovate in Bengaluru

This position is based at our on-site office in Bengaluru. Lowe's offers an ultramodern work environment, complete with cutting-edge technology, collaborative workspaces, an on-site gym and clinic, and other perks to enhance your work experience.

About Lowe’s Lowe’s is a FORTUNE® 100 home improvement company serving approximately 16 million customer transactions a week in the United States. With total fiscal year 2024 sales of more than $83 billion, Lowe’s operates over 1,700 home improvement stores and employs approximately 300,000 associates. Based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowe’s supports the communities it serves through programs focused on creating safe, affordable housing, improving community spaces, helping to develop the next generation of skilled trade experts and providing disaster relief to communities in need. For more information, visit Lowes.com.

Lowe’s India, the Global Capability Center of Lowe’s Companies Inc., is a hub for driving our technology, business, analytics, and shared services strategy. Based in Bengaluru with over 4,500 associates, it powers innovations across omnichannel retail, AI/ML, enterprise architecture, supply chain, and customer experience. From supporting and launching homegrown solutions to fostering innovation through its Catalyze platform, Lowe’s India plays a pivotal role in transforming home improvement retail while upholding strong commitment to social impact and sustainability. For more information, visit  Lowes India

About the Team US Talent Sourcing team’s goal is to leverage talent market intelligence to identify, engage, and convert passive talent into a scalable, employable talent ecosystem for Lowe’s. Sourcing passive talent is a critical capability for Lowe’s Talent Team to ensure hiring managers have visibility into the full range of market talent beyond active job seekers.

Job Summary: The Team Lead – Market Research & Talent Mapping will lead the design and execution of structured passive talent pipelining and advanced market intelligence initiatives across priority skill domains and strategic roles.  This role is responsible for delivering actionable talent insights, competitor EVP analysis, and pipeline readiness strategies that directly influence workforce planning, employer branding, and hiring outcomes. The incumbent will combine analytical rigor, external market intelligence, and strategic stakeholder partnership to ensure proactive talent supply visibility and competitive positioning.

Roles & Responsibilities: 1. Passive Talent Pipelining Strategy

- Develop and oversee structured passive talent pipelining frameworks for priority roles and critical skill segments.

- Ensure 100% coverage of identified strategic roles through mapped talent pools.

- Build role-wise talent landscapes including competitor mapping, skill clustering, and geo heatmaps.

- Improve pipeline readiness by establishing measurable quality and engagement benchmarks.

- Monitor conversion metrics and optimize engagement strategies for passive talent segments. 2. Market Research & Talent Intelligence Projects

- Lead and deliver end-to-end market research projects on:

- Critical skill domains

- Emerging talent trends

- Supply-demand shifts

- Geographic expansion markets

- Translate complex labor market data into actionable business insights.

- Develop structured research reports with executive-ready recommendations.

- Present insights to senior leadership to inform workforce strategy and expansion planning. 3. Competitor EVP & Market Positioning Analysis

- Analyze competitor compensation trends, branding narratives, talent value propositions, and differentiation levers.

- Benchmark employer positioning across digital channels and talent communities.

- Identify strategic gaps and opportunities to strengthen talent attraction and positioning. 4. Employer Branding & Passive Talent Insights

- Partner with Employer Branding and Talent Acquisition teams to provide quarterly passive talent sentiment insights.

- Conduct brand perception analysis across mapped talent pools.

- Provide data-backed messaging recommendations to improve outreach effectiveness.

- Support campaign strategy through persona-based market insights. 5. Team Leadership & Capability Development

- Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing market research & mapping team.

- Ensure 100% team completion of capability-building programs covering:

- Advanced Talent Market Intelligence & Mapping

- Persuasive Outreach & Talent Engagement Mastery

- Data-Driven Pipeline Management & Conversion Optimization

- Establish SOPs, quality frameworks, and standard reporting templates.

- Drive a culture of insight-driven decision-making and continuous improvement.

Years of Experience:  4-6 years of experience in Talent Intelligence, Market Research, Talent Mapping, or Strategic Sourcing

Education Qualification & Certifications Required Minimum Qualifications : Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Data Analytics, or related field

Skill Set Required Primary Skills (Must have)

- Talent Intelligence, Market Research, Talent Mapping, or Strategic Sourcing

- Hirez knowledge

- US markets knowledge

- Proven experience leading research projects and stakeholder presentations

- Strong analytical and data interpretation skills

- Experience in competitor analysis and employer branding insights preferred

- Team Leadership & Capability Building

- Presentation & Executive Communication Skills

Secondary Skills (Preferred)

- Talent Market Intelligence & Workforce Analytics

- Advanced Talent Mapping & Boolean Search Strategy

- Data Interpretation & Insight Storytelling

- Competitive Benchmarking

- Strategic Thinking & Business Acumen

- Stakeholder Management

Lowe's is an equal opportunity employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law.