FLEX Talent Sourcer

Marriott•Bethesda, MD

1d•$37 - $60•Remote

About The Position

Talent Acquisition at Marriott is positioned to fuel company performance by identifying, attracting, and hiring world-class talent. It is an integral function that directly impacts and supports business performance and drives the organization's priorities around growing great leaders, investing in associates, and providing access to opportunity. We're looking for a Talent Sourcing Specialist to join our team and support our Talent Acquisition function. The Talent Sourcing Specialist is responsible for understanding ongoing hiring needs across the business, conducting proactive candidate searches, building talent pipelines, and partnering closely with Recruiters to deliver best-in-class candidate and hiring manager experiences. This role serves as a strategic sourcing partner by identifying talent, engaging passive candidates, conducting market research, and developing pipelines that support current and future hiring needs. The Talent Sourcing Specialist will leverage sourcing tools, talent intelligence, and market insights to attract high-quality talent across a variety of business functions. FLEX is a temporary full-time position with an initial assignment of one year and the possibility of extension based on performance and business needs. This is a remote position, and we're open to candidates located anywhere within the United States.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or 4+ years of relevant professional experience in lieu of a degree
3+ years of recruiting, talent acquisition, or human resources experience, including at least 2 years of direct sourcing experience
Prior sourcing and recruiting experience within either a search firm or in-house talent acquisition environment
Demonstrated success building talent pipelines and identifying qualified candidates across multiple functions or disciplines
Experience utilizing sourcing tools and methodologies to engage passive and active talent
Proficiency with LinkedIn Recruiter, Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), Candidate Relationship Management (CRM) platforms, and talent sourcing tools
Strong candidate identification, engagement, and pipeline-building capabilities
Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
Strong analytical and research skills with the ability to leverage talent market insights and sourcing metrics
Effective stakeholder management and partnership skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Results-oriented with a strong sense of accountability and ownership
Ability to work independently while maintaining strong collaboration across teams
Adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment
Maintains a positive attitude and effectively addresses challenges while driving solutions
Stays current with talent acquisition trends, sourcing technologies, and industry best practices
Active learner who continuously seeks opportunities to enhance personal, professional, and business growth

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of talent acquisition principles, practices, and sourcing methodologies
Experience using LinkedIn Recruiter, talent intelligence tools, CRM platforms, and applicant tracking systems
Hospitality, retail, customer service, or high-volume recruitment experience
Experience conducting talent mapping, market research, and competitive intelligence

Responsibilities

Partner with Recruiters and hiring teams to understand talent needs, target profiles, and workforce priorities
Develop and execute sourcing strategies that attract qualified candidates across a range of functions and business areas
Conduct proactive sourcing through networking, referrals, talent communities, social media, and direct outreach
Build and maintain candidate pipelines to support current and future hiring needs
Engage passive and active candidates and cultivate relationships to strengthen Marriott's talent network
Conduct talent mapping, labor market research, and competitive intelligence to support sourcing strategies
Utilize sourcing technologies and recruiting tools to identify, track, and engage talent
Screen prospective candidates and present qualified talent to Recruiters for consideration
Maintain accurate candidate and pipeline data within recruiting systems and sourcing platforms
Support employer branding, recruitment marketing, sourcing campaigns, recruiting events, and talent acquisition initiatives
Share market insights and sourcing trends with Recruiters and Talent Acquisition partners to support hiring decisions