Sourcing Specialist

Jacent Strategic Merchandising • ,

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About The Position

The Sourcing Specialist owns the front end of the hiring pipeline, moving quickly to identify, engage, and deliver strong candidates for open roles. The role coordinates with Staffing Specialists and TA Managers to source candidates through resources such as job boards, resume databases, news outlets, social media, colleges and universities, and community organizations.

The Sourcing Specialist takes an analytical, data-driven approach to managing sourcing partners, tracking performance metrics, and holding partners accountable for results. Working with recruitment marketing agency representatives, the role monitors ad placement and campaign performance, identifies underperforming channels, and drives improvements.

Requirements

• Strong analytical skills and a data-driven mindset, with the ability to turn metrics into actionable recommendations.
• Assertive and results-focused, and comfortable challenging vendors and partners when performance falls short.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize effectively.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to independently research new and trending industry practices.
• Ability to work to agreed deadlines and targets.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Service-oriented, with a history of building excellent customer and candidate relationships.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• Previous experience using ATS systems or other recruitment software.
• Experience tracking and analyzing recruitment metrics or vendor/partner performance.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Good knowledge of HR procedures and best practices.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual English/Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Source prospective candidates using the Applicant Tracking System, job boards, and community-based organizations.
• Build applicant sources by researching and contacting community services, colleges, employment agencies, recruiters, media, and internet sites; provide information about the organization, opportunities, and benefits; make presentations; and maintain rapport.
• Attract applicants by placing job advertisements and contacting recruiters, newsgroups, and job sites.
• Proactively build talent pipelines for high-volume and hard-to-fill roles before openings occur.
• Review resumes for appropriate skill sets to qualify candidates.
• Evaluate candidates against job requirements, engage candidates in opportunities, and present qualified candidates to the Staffing Specialist or TA Manager.
• Track, analyze, and report on sourcing partner performance metrics, including applicant volume, applicant quality, cost per applicant, cost per hire, conversion rates, and time to fill.
• Hold sourcing partners and the recruitment marketing agency accountable to performance expectations; proactively escalate underperformance and push for corrective action.
• Analyze campaign and channel data to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities, and recommend reallocating spend toward the highest-performing sources.
• Continuously identify, test, and evaluate new sourcing channels and strategies, bringing recommendations to TA leadership.
• Understand and demonstrate safe work practices at all times to ensure a safe work environment.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Complete special projects and other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time