Talent Sourcing Strategist

Flex•Buffalo Grove, IL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Flex is seeking a Talent Sourcing Strategist to join their team in Buffalo Grove, IL. This role will support various segments within Flex and report to the Manager, Talent Sourcing Manager. The Talent Sourcing Strategist will be responsible for establishing and executing sourcing strategies and building candidate pipelines for indirect labor (IDL) roles across Flex in the US and Canada. The company emphasizes that if a candidate is excited about a role but doesn't meet every qualification, they should still apply.

Requirements

7+ years of talent sourcing experience ideally in the high-tech, manufacturing or industrial industries.
Superior research and sourcing skills – including use of Boolean, LinkedIn, and alternative search methods.
Know how to identify top performers and determine cultural fit.
Flexibility to develop pipelines across multiple functions/business units.
Capable of managing and prioritizing multiple projects & candidates.
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to network across all levels and all disciplines in the industry.
Thrive in a fast-paced, frequently changing environment, are results driven and always operate with a sense of urgency.
Positive attitude and thrive working in a collaborative team environment.
Willing and able to work a hybrid schedule (four days onsite and one day remote).

Responsibilities

Collaborate with hiring managers, recruiters, HR, and others to attract the best talent.
Develop effective candidate generation strategies to market opportunities, attract talent, and build pipelines that produce excellent candidates.
Proactively source passive candidates via targeted talent mapping, database searching, networking, research, and employee referrals.
Engage top talent as their first point of contact with Flex.
Create candidate engagement strategies within the manufacturing, medical, automotive, critical power, and high-tech industries.
Research and gather external data/trends and provide updates on relevant market insight and talent intelligence.
Provide “white glove service” during the recruitment process, prioritizing a high-touch level of communication to enable an outstanding candidate and stakeholder experience.
Guide and develop a robust search strategy that exemplifies diversity and inclusion initiatives and affirmative action efforts.
Serve as a Flex Ambassador promoting Flex culture and value proposition to candidates.
Represent the organization at job fairs and other recruitment venues.
Ensure compliance with external regulations (OFCCP, EEOC) and internal policies/procedures.