Recruiting Sourcer

Overview

Embark on an exciting journey with our client, a global technology leader renowned for pioneering innovation and shaping the future. Through Aquent, we are seeking a visionary Talent Acquisition Sourcer to join their dynamic team. This is more than a role; it’s an opportunity to be at the forefront of identifying the brilliant minds who will build the next generation of groundbreaking technology. Your expertise will directly influence the speed and quality of their innovation, making a tangible impact on solutions used by millions worldwide.

As a Talent Acquisition Sourcer, you will be a strategic force, diving deep into talent markets to scout and engage top-tier Engineering talent. Your focus will be on building robust pipelines for highly specialized and hard-to-find skillsets, particularly within the cutting-edge fields of AI and other critical technical domains. This contract position, initially for 3 months with potential for quarterly extensions up to 18 months, offers a unique chance to leverage your advanced sourcing prowess and contribute significantly to a global talent acquisition organization, ensuring our client continues to attract the best in the business.

**Your Impact:**

* **Strategic Partnership:** You will establish and nurture strong relationships with hiring managers, gaining a deep understanding of their current and future talent needs to proactively shape hiring strategies.
* **Pipeline Architect:** You will strategize and build proactive, high-quality talent pipelines for critical, hard-to-find skillsets, demonstrating agility to adapt quickly to evolving demands.
* **Talent Scout:** You will master the art of discovery, performing comprehensive searches for qualified candidates using a diverse array of channels, including advanced database queries, professional networks, internet recruiting resources, direct outreach, and employee referrals.
* **Engagement Specialist:** You will conduct initial screenings, expertly assessing work history, training, education, and job-specific skills to identify top prospects.
* **Brand Ambassador:** You will engage potential applicants, informing them of exciting employment possibilities, providing transparent updates on their consideration status, and guiding them through the selection process.
* **Career Advisor:** You will passionately inform prospective applicants about the organization’s vibrant culture, impactful operations, comprehensive benefits, and unparalleled job and career growth opportunities.

**What You Bring:**

* Minimum 5 to 7 years of talent acquisition experience, specifically in a sourcing or recruiting capacity, OR a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business, Liberal Arts, or a related field.
* A deep understanding of talent markets and candidate profiles, with the ability to develop and execute effective hiring strategies under tight deadlines.
* Proven experience in engaging and screening senior, competitive, and passive talent.
* Fluency in advanced sourcing strategies and proficiency across platforms such as LinkedIn, GitHub, Google Scholar, Hugging Face, and other open-source communities.
* Exceptional verbal and written communication, negotiation, customer service, and interpersonal skills.
* Strong ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
* Proficiency with professional sourcing tools, including LinkedIn Recruiter and LinkedIn Insights, and experience in creating comprehensive sourcing strategies.
* Demonstrated market analytics skills, capable of understanding and articulating talent market insights to recruiters, internal stakeholders, and leadership.
* A track record of consistently delivering qualified, calibrated talent, aiming for at least 30 tech-screened candidates for volume pipelines or 15 deeply qualified candidates for specialized, high-bar roles per month.
* Experience with standard office productivity suites.

**What Sets You Apart:**

* LinkedIn Certification.
* Experience recruiting for a large-scale technology company.

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**About Aquent Talent:**

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world’s biggest brands.
Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. More information on our awesome benefits!
Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment—one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.