Specialized Talent Sourcer

Cielo

6d

About The Position

The Specialized Talent Sourcer identifies and attracts candidates with specific skill sets or expertise for niche positions. The role requires a strong understanding of the relevant industry and job requirements, along with specialized sourcing techniques to match qualified candidates to client organizations’ unique needs. The sourcer collaborates with recruiters and hiring managers, builds talent communities, engages candidates, and provides market and candidate insights to support sourcing and hiring strategies. The position also promotes employer brands, maintains accurate candidate records, supports diversity and inclusion, and seeks ways to improve sourcing processes.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Successful completion of Sourcing Foundation training.
• Cielo TalentCloud ACE certification.
• At least 3 years of experience in sourcing or recruiting.
• Deep understanding of, and solid sourcing experience in, a relevant industry, market, or industries.
• Proficiency in specialized sourcing techniques, such as X-Ray, Advanced Boolean, data mining, extensions, and aggregators.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for engaging with candidates and hiring teams.
• Strong research and market analysis skills.
• Ability to handle candidate data accurately, confidentially, and in compliance with data protection regulations.
• Ability to manage multiple sourcing tasks and priorities, meet deadlines, and handle niche recruitment requirements.
• Creative problem-solving skills to address sourcing challenges and attract specialized talent.
• Commitment to continuous learning about industry trends, sourcing best practices, and emerging technologies.
• Strong focus on achieving sourcing targets.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with recruiters and hiring managers to understand job requirements and align sourcing efforts with organizational goals.
• Review and post job adverts on specialized job boards.
• Review and process applications across platforms in a timely manner.
• Use online platforms, social media, networking, and other sourcing methods to identify and connect with qualified candidates for niche positions.
• Implement traditional, creative, and targeted candidate attraction strategies, including mobile and email campaigns, cold calling, and recruitment marketing.
• Cultivate and grow talent communities for current and future hiring needs.
• Engage potential candidates through personalized outreach, networking events, and other communication channels.
• Conduct and present market research on industry trends, salary benchmarks, and talent availability.
• Pre-screen candidates to assess qualifications, experience, and cultural fit before presenting them to the hiring team.
• Share market and candidate insights with business hiring groups and advise them on sourcing and hiring strategies.
• Promote the employer brand and highlight industry strengths and career growth opportunities to potential candidates.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate interaction and sourcing records using applicant tracking systems and other tools.
• Stay current with industry best practices, sourcing tools, and techniques.
• Source candidates from diverse backgrounds and underrepresented groups to support diversity and inclusion.
• Identify process improvements and suggest ways to enhance recruitment efficiency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED