Sourcing Specialist

The Employment Group • Des Moines, IA

5d • $17 • Hybrid

About The Position

We are hiring an Entry-Level Sourcing Specialist to support our recruiting team by managing the front end of the candidate pipeline. This role is phone-heavy and focused on outbound calls, candidate pre-screens, and onboarding support . You will work closely with our lead recruiter and play a critical role in identifying qualified candidates, confirming fit, and ensuring they are ready to move forward quickly. This position starts hybrid (1–2 days per week in-office) and transitions to fully remote by the end of the first 90 days , based on performance and reliability.

Requirements

• Comfortable being on the phone most of the day
• Clear, professional communication skills
• Strong organization and attention to detail
• Reliable, accountable, and able to follow established processes
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Basic computer skills and willingness to learn ATS software

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in recruiting, call centers, sales, or customer service is a plus but not required

Responsibilities

• Make high-volume outbound calls to candidates daily
• Conduct structured phone pre-screens to evaluate: Work history and skills Availability and reliability Pay expectations Overall job fit
• Accurately document all activity in our Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
• Submit qualified candidates to the lead recruiter for review
• Assist with onboarding tasks, including: Initiating background checks Scheduling drug tests and physicals (as required) Ensuring all required paperwork is completed correctly
• Follow up with candidates to reduce fall-off and no-shows
• Maintain clean, organized candidate records

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed