Talent Sourcing Specialist

Thompson Thrift•Terre Haute, IN

10d

About The Position

Thompson Thrift is seeking a Talent Sourcing Specialist to support talent acquisition by proactively identifying, engaging, and screening candidates for current and future career opportunities. The role works closely with the Talent Acquisition team and uses LinkedIn, professional networks, social media, employee referrals, trade schools, staffing partners, and other channels to build candidate pipelines and connect qualified applicants with suitable opportunities. The specialist contributes to a positive candidate experience by communicating career opportunities and company information, coordinating candidate communications and recruiting steps, maintaining accurate and confidential records in the Applicant Tracking System, and tracking recruiting activity. The position also researches innovative sourcing strategies and provides recruiting coordination and administrative support. Thompson Thrift is an integrated, full-service real estate company involved in the development, construction, leasing, and management of multifamily communities nationwide. The company describes its culture as values-driven, guided by Excellence, Service, and Leadership, and highlights training, mentorship, development opportunities, flexibility, competitive benefits, wellness programs, and hands-on involvement in multifamily projects.

Requirements

Associate degree in Human Resources, Business, Communications, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Strong verbal and written communication skills and a professional, engaging approach to candidate interactions.
Comfort making outbound calls, initiating conversations, and building relationships with prospective candidates.
Organization and attention to detail, including the ability to manage multiple candidates, priorities, and recruiting activities.
Resourcefulness, creativity, and persistence in identifying and engaging qualified talent.
Ability to evaluate candidate qualifications and make thoughtful recommendations.
Strong time-management skills and commitment to follow-through and timely communication.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and accurately manage sensitive candidate information.
Self-motivation and proactivity, with the ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with team members.
Adaptability, eagerness to learn, and commitment to providing an exceptional candidate experience.

Nice To Haves

One or more years of experience in recruiting, talent sourcing, talent acquisition, sales, customer service, call center operations, or a related field.
Experience using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), CRM platforms, LinkedIn, social media, spreadsheets, and online sourcing tools.

Responsibilities

Proactively source and engage qualified candidates through LinkedIn, social media, professional networks, employee referrals, trade schools, staffing partners, and other recruiting channels.
Identify and connect with passive candidates to build relationships and expand pipelines for current and anticipated openings.
Develop and maintain candidate pipelines to support ongoing recruitment and workforce needs.
Conduct initial candidate outreach by phone, email, text messaging, and social media.
Communicate career opportunities, job responsibilities, compensation, benefits, and company culture to prospective candidates.
Review resumes, applications, education, work history, and professional qualifications to identify strong candidates.
Partner with the Talent Acquisition team to coordinate candidate screening, interview scheduling, and next steps.
Prepare candidate communications, including interview invitations, follow-up messages, and recruiting correspondence.
Conduct professional reference checks and document results accurately.
Maintain organized, accurate, and confidential candidate records in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
Track candidate activity and maintain recruiting data to support reporting and hiring decisions.
Research and recommend innovative sourcing strategies to identify candidates beyond traditional recruiting channels.
Support recruiting coordination and administrative activities to help deliver an efficient, positive hiring experience.