Associate, Talent Sourcer

Vestwell•Austin, TX

1d•$35 - $40•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Sourcer on Vestwell’s Talent Acquisition team, you will partner with recruiters and hiring managers to build and nurture candidate pipelines that support company growth. You will proactively identify, engage, and evaluate talent across functions and help provide candidates with a thoughtful, professional experience. This hands-on role is based in Vestwell’s Austin office and operates under a hybrid in-office model. The position is hired on a W-2 contract-to-hire basis for up to three months, with the possibility of extension and/or conversion to full-time employment. The expected hourly base range is $35–$40. The role is eligible to participate in the Company Bonus Pool and receive new-hire equity. Salary bands may differ depending on the role’s ultimate hiring location. Vestwell describes its full-time employee benefits as including comprehensive health benefits, generous time off, an Employee Wellbeing Committee, access to collaborative offices through a hybrid work model, and a competitive 401(k) plan. The interview process generally begins with one or two introductory conversations, followed by a role-dependent skills or experience assessment and a virtual or in-person interview panel. Reference checks with a current or former manager and a peer are completed before an offer. Vestwell says it prioritizes transparency, clear communication, and minimizing surprises throughout the process.

Requirements

1–3 years of experience in sourcing or recruiting in an agency, in-house, or high-growth environment.
Demonstrated success building pipelines for professional roles.
Hands-on experience with LinkedIn Recruiter and advanced search techniques.
Experience with an applicant tracking system; Greenhouse is preferred.
Experience reviewing applications and conducting candidate screens against defined role criteria.
Ability to partner effectively with recruiters, hiring managers, and other stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

Experience with technical, fintech, or other specialized hiring.
Experience working in a startup and/or FinTech environment.

Responsibilities

Build proactive pipelines of passive and active candidates using LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean searches, professional communities, and other channels.
Write personalized candidate outreach, follow up consistently, and build interest in Vestwell and the opportunity.
Review applications, conduct initial screening conversations, and assess candidates against defined role requirements.
Partner with recruiters and hiring managers on intake conversations, role requirements, candidate profiles, market insights, and sourcing strategy.
Maintain accurate candidate records, notes, stages, and dispositions in Greenhouse.
Monitor sourcing metrics, including outreach response rates, screen-to-submit ratios, and pipeline diversity, and use data to improve results.
Communicate clearly and promptly with candidates, represent Vestwell’s brand and culture, and provide a respectful candidate experience regardless of outcome.
Share best practices, improve sourcing playbooks and templates, and support employer branding and recruiting events as needed.
Own the end-to-end candidate interview process, including initial interview screens and coordination of virtual and on-site interview panels across time zones and stakeholder groups.