Talent Acquisition Sourcing Specialist

Plexus•Neenah, WI

About The Position

The Talent Acquisition Sourcing Specialist partners with Plexus Talent Acquisition, HR Business Partners, and leadership to anticipate and meet the organization’s human capital needs and support critical open positions. The specialist develops and executes proactive candidate-attraction strategies to identify, engage, and nurture high-quality passive candidates, building robust and diverse talent pipelines for critical, niche, and hard-to-fill roles across the organization. The role works with hiring leaders and Talent Acquisition Partners to define talent requirements and sourcing strategies, and provides recommendations, competitor intelligence, and labor-market insights. It uses sourcing tools, analytics, recruitment marketing, and talent communities to find and engage candidates, assess their qualifications and career goals, and present suitable candidates to hiring teams. The specialist also maintains accurate candidate data in ATS and CRM systems, promotes the employer brand, and develops a strong understanding of Plexus’s culture, operations, products, and services. The position is based in a professional office environment and may involve prolonged periods of sitting and computer use. Travel is less than 10% for team meetings, networking, or campus and industry events as needed. Plexus offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, retirement savings, and professional development opportunities, along with other perks supporting wellbeing and work-life balance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with 2 or more years of related experience preferred; an equivalent combination of education and/or experience will be considered.
Demonstrated proficiency with advanced sourcing tools and methods, including LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search strings, X-Ray searches, candidate aggregators, ATS/CRM technologies, and automated recruitment tools.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to write compelling candidate outreach and present career opportunities.
Ability to collaborate effectively with senior stakeholders.
Strong research and analytical skills, including interpreting labor-market trends, gathering competitive intelligence, and translating data into actionable search strategies.
Self-motivated and adaptable, with the ability to manage competing priorities, meet tight deadlines, and maintain accurate pipelines.
High proficiency with Microsoft Office or Google Workspace, HRMS platforms, CRM databases, and ATS systems.
May require prolonged sitting at a desk and use of a computer and other office equipment.

Nice To Haves

Less than 10% travel may be required for team meetings, networking, or campus and industry events.

Responsibilities

Partner with hiring leaders and Talent Acquisition Partners to conduct intake meetings, qualify talent requirements, and develop scalable sourcing strategies.
Provide talent consultation, creative sourcing recommendations, competitor intelligence, and labor-market perspectives to address complex hiring needs.
Source, engage, and build pipelines for current and future hiring priorities across available channels.
Design and execute sourcing strategies using Boolean search, data mining, recruitment marketing, and talent communities to engage passive candidates.
Conduct personalized candidate outreach and communicate the value of Plexus opportunities.
Perform initial candidate pre-screening to assess qualifications, technical capabilities, salary expectations, career aspirations, and cultural fit.
Conduct talent mapping and market analysis to track industry trends, competitor movements, and talent availability.
Use sourcing analytics to monitor pipeline health, conversion rates, and sourcing effectiveness.
Promote the employer brand across professional networks.
Maintain accurate, compliant, and up-to-date candidate data in ATS and CRM tools, using technology and automation to improve workflow efficiency.
Proactively source talent from diverse backgrounds and networks.
Develop knowledge of Plexus’s culture, business operations, products, and services to present opportunities and assess candidate alignment with company goals.