Talent Sourcer

AES • Dayton, OH

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About The Position

The AES Corporation, a leading global power company, is seeking a strategic and collaborative Talent Sourcer / Talent Attraction Specialist to drive sourcing initiatives supporting evolving workforce needs. This role involves partnering with local HR, global talent functions, and business leaders to align hiring strategies with organizational goals. The Talent Sourcer will play a key role in shaping how AES attracts, engages, and retains top talent across its U.S. Utilities businesses. The company has a strong culture, is recognized for its ethical practices, and is a leader in renewable energy. AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

Requirements

• Strong communication, organizational, and planning skills.
• 5+ years of experience in talent acquisition and sourcing.
• Adept at developing and executing sourcing strategies.
• Ability to build strong cross-functional relationships to meet hiring objectives.
• Demonstrated use of talent analytics and dashboards to inform recruiting and sourcing strategies.
• Strong technical recruiting skills, including advanced direct sourcing via LinkedIn and similar platforms.

Nice To Haves

• Strong sourcing connections in the Indianapolis, IN, and Dayton, OH, areas.
• Proven leadership of early-career, university, or rotational talent programs with measurable conversion and retention results.
• Experience in collaborating with global or shared services teams to align sourcing and talent acquisition strategies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies aligned with business goals and budgets to meet current and future workforce needs.
• Own proactive talent discovery (talent intelligence at the market level) and talent pipeline development in collaboration with the global shared service recruiting team.
• Provide market intelligence to support agile and informed hiring decisions.
• Conduct initial screening of candidates to assess qualifications and fit for position pipelines.
• Build and maintain robust candidate pipelines through external partnerships and networks.
• Manage candidate relationships to keep them engaged and interested in future opportunities.
• Partner with internal stakeholders, including HR Business Partners and hiring managers, to understand business requirements and identify targeted partnerships for sourcing talent.
• Leverage tools and platforms such as Indeed, LinkedIn Recruiting, Handshake, Workday Recruiting, and others.
• Establish partnerships and strategic alliances to expand employer brand awareness and broaden the talent pool (e.g., university partnerships, industry associations, community partners, affinity groups).
• Lead university fair coordination and participate in on-campus activities.
• Collaborate with workforce planning and HRBPs to anticipate hiring needs and develop proactive strategies.
• Implement localized sourcing strategies to strengthen regional pipelines.
• Create and support training initiatives to enhance hiring manager effectiveness.
• Oversee college recruiting programs, including recent graduates, internships, and entry-level rotational programs.
• Demonstrate strong technical recruiting skills, including advanced direct sourcing via LinkedIn and similar platforms.

What This Job Offers

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