Talent Sourcer (Contract)

Kinder's•Walnut Creek, CA

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Kinder's is experiencing tremendous growth and is hiring across nearly every function of the business. They are looking for an experienced Contract Sourcer to help accelerate hiring by identifying and engaging exceptional talent. This role will partner closely with the Talent Strategy team to build robust talent pipelines, conduct market research, and uncover passive candidates. It's an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys sourcing, networking, competitive research, and building relationships. The initial engagement is contract-based, with flexible timeline based on business needs and hiring demand.

Requirements

5+ years of sourcing or recruiting experience, preferably within high-growth consumer products, manufacturing, food & beverage, retail, technology, or related industries.
Demonstrated success sourcing passive candidates across multiple business functions and levels.
Expertise using LinkedIn Recruiter, Juicebox, and modern sourcing techniques.
Experience utilizing applicant tracking systems, preferably Greenhouse.
Strong internet research skills and ability to uncover talent beyond traditional databases.
Excellent written communication with the ability to create compelling candidate outreach.
Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple searches in a fast-paced environment.
Curiosity, persistence, creativity, and a genuine passion for identifying exceptional talent.

Responsibilities

Develop creative sourcing strategies to identify exceptional passive talent across corporate, commercial, manufacturing, supply chain, operations, finance, and executive functions.
Build and maintain robust talent pipelines using LinkedIn Recruiter, Greenhouse, referrals, networking, industry associations, and other sourcing channels.
Create long-term talent communities that support both current hiring priorities and future business growth.
Continuously explore new sourcing techniques, AI-powered recruiting tools, and innovative methods to identify top talent before competitors do.
Execute personalized outreach campaigns that generate meaningful engagement and reflect the Kinder's employer brand.
Build authentic relationships with prospective candidates, serving as an ambassador for Kinder's throughout the sourcing process.
Conduct initial candidate conversations to assess experience, career interests, motivation, and overall alignment with Kinder's culture and opportunities.
Deliver an exceptional candidate experience by communicating professionally, responsively, and thoughtfully throughout every interaction.
Conduct market mapping and competitive talent research to identify high-performing individuals within target companies and industries.
Partner with Talent Strategy Partners to develop talent maps for difficult-to-fill and executive-level positions.
Share insights on talent availability, competitive hiring activity, organizational structures, compensation trends, and emerging talent pools to inform hiring strategy.
Proactively identify new markets, industries, and organizations that expand Kinder's access to exceptional talent.
Partner closely with Talent Strategy Partners to understand business priorities, hiring profiles, and search strategies.
Maintain accurate candidate information, sourcing activity, and pipeline data within Greenhouse.
Collaborate on recruiting initiatives, hiring events, talent branding projects, and process improvements that enhance the effectiveness of the Talent Strategy function.
Support multiple searches simultaneously while maintaining exceptional organization, urgency, and attention to detail.