Talent Acquisition Sourcing Specialist

The Smilist • Village of Great Neck Plaza, NY

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Smilist is seeking a proactive and resourceful Talent Acquisition Sourcing Specialist to join our growing team. In this role, you will focus on identifying, engaging, and building relationships with passive candidates across a variety of clinical positions (Doctors and Registered Dental Hygienists). Working closely with recruiters, you will develop talent pipelines, conduct strategic outreach, and help ensure a consistent flow of qualified candidates to support our organization's growth.

Requirements

• 1–2 years of experience in talent sourcing, recruiting, or headhunting.
• Experience sourcing passive candidates is required.
• Familiarity with LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, applicant tracking systems, and other sourcing platforms.
• Strong research, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple searches simultaneously.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience sourcing within the dental or healthcare industry is a plus, but not required.
• Creative sourcing techniques and Boolean search experience.
• Ability to identify and engage hard-to-find talent.
• Strong written communication skills with the ability to personalize candidate outreach.
• Collaborative mindset and a team-first attitude.
• Curiosity and persistence in finding exceptional talent.
• A positive, professional approach to candidate engagement.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• A passion for helping build high-performing teams through strategic sourcing.

Responsibilities

• Source and identify passive candidates using LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, social media, networking, referrals, and other sourcing tools.
• Build and maintain pipelines of qualified candidates for current and future hiring needs.
• Partner closely with recruiters and hiring teams to understand position requirements and ideal candidate profiles.
• Conduct initial outreach to prospective candidates through email, phone, LinkedIn, and other communication channels.
• Generate candidate interest and schedule qualified candidates with recruiters.
• Track sourcing activity and maintain accurate candidate records within the applicant tracking system (ATS).
• Continuously research new sourcing strategies, talent pools, and market trends.
• Assist with talent mapping and competitive intelligence initiatives.
• Support employer branding efforts through candidate engagement and networking.

What This Job Offers

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