Candidate Sourcing Specialist

Job Posting External

Job Duties

• Sourcing Assistance - Build, maintain, and continuously expand pipeline of talent using sourcing strategies. Identify and engage candidates through platforms including LinkedIn Recruiter, industry-specific job boards, social media, talent communities, professional associations, and personal networks. Conduct initial outreach and screening conversations to evaluate candidate qualifications and readiness for roles. Develop talent pools for roles, candidates are aligned to workforce planning needs. Maintain accurate and timely data within Applicant Tracking System (ATS/SuccessFactors) ensuring sourcing activity, funnel metrics, and candidate status updates are tracked. Deliver candidate experience by communicating, providing updates, and ensuring transparency throughout sourcing and screening process. Collaborate with recruiters and hiring managers to refine role requirements, understand key competencies, and align sourcing efforts to business needs
• Sourcing Strategy / Channel Development - Partner with TA leadership to contribute to improvement and cross-functional initiatives supporting recruiting operations, technology, and employer branding. Support recruiting analytics by contributing sourcing insights, activity reporting, and funnel conversion metrics to improve hiring outcomes. Assist with drafting job descriptions and job postings to enhance SEO, visibility, and candidate attraction. Represent organization at career fairs, networking events, professional associations, and industry conferences as needed. Ensure all sourcing practices comply with company policies, data privacy standards, and federal/state employment regulations. Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• 2-4 years related experience
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Frequent travel & frequent overnight stays (6-20%)
• Must be able to work onsite

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, or related field
• 5+ years of experience as a dedicated Sourcer or Recruiter, ideally in a corporate or high-volume recruiting environment.
• Experience with ATS platforms.
• Demonstrated passion for talent discovery, networking, and connecting people with meaningful opportunities.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and relationship building skills.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities and shifting deadlines
• Customer service mindset with a demonstrated commitment to creating a positive candidate experience.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including professional outreach and messaging.
• Working knowledge of sourcing tools and techniques (LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, Boolean search, social sourcing, etc.).
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment, excels at finding passive talent, and delivers a high quality candidate experience while managing multiple requisitions and priorities