Specialized Talent Sourcer

The Specialized Talent Sourcer identifies and attracts top candidates with specific skill sets or expertise to fill niche positions. They have a deep understanding of the industry and job requirements they recruit for, and utilize specialized sourcing techniques to effectively match qualified candidates to the defined unique needs of client organizations.

• Work Location: Candidates should be based in Idaho, Arizona, Oregon, or Texas, USA.
• Work Arrangement: Remote.
• Specific Requirements: Previous sourcing experience in the semiconductor industry is preferred.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collaborating closely with recruiters and hiring managers to understand the unique job requirements and effectively align sourcing efforts with the organization’s goals.
• Reviewing and posting attractive job adverts on specialized job boards to boost the interest from target candidates. Reviewing and processing applications on all platforms in a timely manner.
• Utilizing various sourcing methods such as online platforms, social media, and networking to identify and connect with potential candidates who possess the specific skills and qualifications required for niche positions.
• Implementing traditional, creative, and targeted candidate attraction strategies, such as mobile and email campaigns, cold calling, utilization of recruitment marketing, etc. to cultivate and grow talent communities​ for current and future hiring needs, ensuring a steady and engaged pipeline of specialized talent is always available.
• Engaging with potential candidates through personalized outreach, networking events, and communication channels to establish rapport and interest in job opportunities.
• Conducting and presenting thorough and regular market research to understand industry trends, salary benchmarks, and talent availability, which helps in planning effective sourcing and hiring strategies.
• Pre-screening candidates to assess their qualifications, experience, and cultural fit before presenting them to the hiring team.
• Sharing market and candidate insights to business hiring groups, while consulting them on sourcing and hiring strategies.
• Actively promoting the employer brand to potential candidates, highlighting the company’s strengths in the specific industry, and opportunities for career growth.
• Ensuring accurate and up-to-date records of candidate interactions and sourcing activities, using applicant tracking systems (ATS) and other available tools.
• Staying updated with industry best practices, sourcing tools and techniques to continually improve the effectiveness of talent sourcing strategies.
• Fostering diversity and inclusion by sourcing candidates from diverse backgrounds and underrepresented groups, contributing to a more inclusive workforce.
• Identifying areas for process improvement within the talent sourcing function and suggesting innovative ways to enhance recruitment efficiency.

Position Requirements:

Education:

• High School diploma required, bachelor’s degree in human resources or any related field is preferred.
• Successful completion of the Sourcing Foundation training
• Cielo TalentCloud ACE certification required.

Experience:

• 3 years’ experience in sourcing or recruiting is required.
• Deep understanding of, and solid sourcing experience in a certain industry (or industries, markets) is required.

Exposure:

• Proficiency in using specialized sourcing techniques, such as X-Ray, Advanced Boolean, data mining, extensions, and aggregators etc.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage both with candidates and hiring teams.
• Strong research and market analysis skills
• Ability to handle candidate data with accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance with data protection regulations.
• Capability to manage multiple sourcing tasks and priorities efficiently, meeting deadlines and handling niche recruitment requirements.
• Aptitude to address sourcing challenges creatively, finding innovative solutions to attract specialized talent.
• Continuous learning about industry trends, sourcing best practices, and emerging technologies.
• Strong focus on achieving sourcing targets

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.