Sourcing Specialist

Company Description
The Specialized Talent Sourcer identifies and attracts top candidates with specific skill sets or expertise to fill niche positions. They have a deep understanding of the industry and job requirements they recruit for, and utilize specialized sourcing techniques to effectively match qualified candidates to the defined unique needs of client organizations.

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Location: Melbourne, AU

• Specific Needs: Proven experience in talent sourcing; background in recruiting/sourcing for life sciences industry preferred
• Language Requirement: Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English for candidate engagement
• Position Setup: 3x a week onsite
• Shift Schedule: Regular business hours (Monday to Friday)

Job Description

The Specialized Talent Sourcer identifies and attracts top candidates with specific skill sets or expertise to fill niche positions. They have a deep understanding of the industry and job requirements they recruit for, and utilize specialized sourcing techniques to effectively match qualified candidates to the defined unique needs of client organizations.

• Location Specifics: Melbourne, AU

Duties and Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with recruiters and hiring managers to understand the unique job requirements and align sourcing efforts with the organization's goals.
• Review and post attractive job adverts on specialized job boards to boost interest from target candidates. Review and process applications on all platforms in a timely manner.
• Utilize various sourcing methods such as online platforms, social media, and networking to identify and connect with potential candidates with the required skills and qualifications.
• Implement traditional, creative, and targeted candidate attraction strategies (mobile and email campaigns, cold calling, recruitment marketing) to cultivate and grow talent communities for current and future hiring needs.
• Engage with potential candidates through personalized outreach, networking events, and other channels to establish rapport and interest in opportunities.
• Conduct market research to understand industry trends, salary benchmarks, and talent availability to inform sourcing and hiring strategies.
• Pre-screen candidates to assess qualifications, experience, and cultural fit before presenting them to the hiring team.
• Share market and candidate insights with business hiring groups and counsel them on sourcing and hiring strategies.
• Promote the employer brand to potential candidates, highlighting strengths in the industry and career growth opportunities.
• Maintain accurate records of candidate interactions and sourcing activities using ATS and other tools; stay updated with industry best practices.
• Foster diversity and inclusion by sourcing candidates from diverse backgrounds and underrepresented groups.
• Identify areas for process improvement within the talent sourcing function and suggest innovative ways to enhance recruitment efficiency.

Qualifications

Education:

• High School diploma required; bachelor's degree in human resources or related field is preferred.

Experience:

• 3 years' experience in sourcing or recruiting is required.
• Deep understanding of, and solid sourcing experience in a certain industry (or industries, markets) is required.

Exposure:

• Proficiency in using specialized sourcing techniques, such as X-Ray, Advanced Boolean, data mining, extensions, and aggregators.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage candidates and hiring teams.
• Strong research and market analysis skills
• Ability to handle candidate data with accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance with data protection regulations.
• Capability to manage multiple sourcing tasks and priorities, meeting deadlines for niche recruitment.
• Aptitude to address sourcing challenges creatively with innovative solutions.
• Continuous learning about industry trends, sourcing best practices, and emerging technologies.
• Strong focus on achieving sourcing targets.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Human Resources
• Industries: Human Resources Services

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