Talent Acquisition Sourcer

Harbor Group Management•Norfolk, VA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Talent Sourcer is responsible for proactively identifying, engaging, and building pipelines of passive candidates for hard-to-fill and specialized roles across the organization. This role focuses on research, market mapping, and targeted outreach rather than full-cycle recruiting. The Talent Sourcer partners closely with recruiters and hiring managers to deliver high-quality candidate leads and strengthen long-term talent pipelines.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
2+ years of experience in talent sourcing, recruiting coordination, or talent acquisition support, with a primary focus on passive candidate sourcing.
Demonstrated experience sourcing candidates for hard-to-fill or niche roles.
Proficiency using sourcing tools and platforms such as LinkedIn Recruiter, resume databases, ATS systems, and internet search techniques.
Ability to build targeted talent pipelines and deliver qualified candidate leads to recruiters or hiring managers.
Strong understanding of candidate outreach best practices, including personalized messaging and follow-up.
Excellent written communication skills.
Ability to manage confidential candidate information with discretion and professionalism.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple searches simultaneously.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in an in-house / corporate talent acquisition team.
Advanced experience with sourcing strategies such as Boolean search, market mapping, and competitive intelligence.
Familiarity with ATS platforms and CRM tools used for talent pipelining and tracking.
Experience supporting high-volume or geographically dispersed hiring needs.
Knowledge of employment branding and candidate experience best practices.
Experience sourcing for specialized roles such as technical, engineering, leadership, or operational positions.
Ability to analyze sourcing metrics (e.g., pipeline conversion, response rates) and adjust strategies accordingly.
Experience collaborating closely with recruiters, HR partners, and hiring managers.
Interest in continuous learning around sourcing tools, labor market trends, and innovative sourcing techniques.

Responsibilities

Proactively source passive candidates using LinkedIn Recruiter, ATS/CRM systems, job boards, and advanced internet search techniques.
Conduct market mapping and talent research to identify target companies, competitor talent pools, and skill-specific pipelines.
Develop and maintain talent pipelines for hard-to-fill, specialized, or recurring roles.
Craft and deliver personalized outreach messages to engage passive candidates and generate interest.
Screen sourced candidates at a high level to assess basic qualifications, motivation, and alignment before handoff to recruiters.
Maintain accurate candidate records, notes, and sourcing activity within the ATS or CRM.
Track sourcing effectiveness, response rates, and pipeline progress; adjust strategies as needed.
Partner closely with recruiters to align sourcing strategies with hiring priorities and timelines.
Support employer branding efforts through professional and consistent candidate communication.
Stay current on labor market trends, sourcing tools, and best practices.