Sourcing Partner, Talent Acquisition

University of Southern California•Los Angeles, CA

1d•$70,000 - $90,000

About The Position

The Sourcing Partner, Talent Acquisition supports recruiting and talent acquisition initiatives at the University of Southern California by identifying, engaging, and building strong pipelines of qualified candidates for roles across the university. The role partners closely with recruiters, hiring managers, and HR partners to understand hiring needs and develop proactive sourcing strategies. Using multiple sourcing channels, job boards, networking platforms, and outreach methods, the Sourcing Partner attracts diverse, inclusive, and high-caliber talent. The role conducts initial candidate outreach and screening to assess alignment with the university’s culture, mission, and values, and contributes to process improvements and data-driven sourcing practices that enhance the efficiency, effectiveness, and quality of talent acquisition.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in related field(s); combined experience/education may substitute for minimum education.
At least 4 years of job-related experience or transferable skills.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in related field(s).
6 years of job-related experience or transferable skills.
Experience working with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and human resource information systems (HRIS).

Responsibilities

Partner with recruiters and hiring managers to understand position requirements and develop targeted sourcing strategies that attract diverse and qualified candidates.
Execute candidate sourcing activities across multiple platforms, including job boards, LinkedIn, social media, university networks, and professional associations.
Build and maintain candidate pipelines for critical and recurring positions, ensuring timely response to hiring needs.
Analyze sourcing metrics and report key findings to recruiters to improve outreach effectiveness and talent pool development.
Screen and evaluate candidate resumes to assess qualifications and alignment with job requirements.
Engage potential candidates through outreach and networking, representing the university’s employer brand and values in all communications.
Track and manage candidate data in the applicant tracking system (Workday), ensuring accuracy and compliance with hiring policies.
Stay current with sourcing tools, market trends, and recruiting technology to continually refine sourcing approaches.
Collaborate with the Talent Acquisition team to support strategic projects and special initiatives related to talent pipelining or diversity sourcing.
Encourage a workplace culture where all employees are valued, value others, and contribute through their ideas, words, and actions, in accordance with the USC Code of Ethics.