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.
- Work Location: Gurugram, Haryana, India
- Work Setup: Remote
- Language(s): English
- Work Shift: APAC 1st shift 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Collaborating closely with recruiters and hiring managers to understand the unique job requirements and effectively align sourcing efforts with the organization’s goals.
- Reviewing and posting attractive job adverts on specialized job boards to boost the interest from target candidates. Reviewing and processing applications on all platforms in a timely manner.
- Utilizing various sourcing methods such as online platforms, social media, and networking to identify and connect with potential candidates who possess the specific skills and qualifications required for niche positions.
- Implementing traditional, creative, and targeted candidate attraction strategies, such as mobile and email campaigns, cold calling, utilization of recruitment marketing, etc. to cultivate and grow talent communities for current and future hiring needs, ensuring a steady and engaged pipeline of specialized talent is always available.
- Engaging with potential candidates through personalized outreach, networking events, and communication channels to establish rapport and interest in job opportunities.
- Conducting and presenting thorough and regular market research to understand industry trends, salary benchmarks, and talent availability, which helps in planning effective sourcing and hiring strategies.
- Pre-screening candidates to assess their qualifications, experience, and cultural fit before presenting them to the hiring team.
- Sharing market and candidate insights to business hiring groups, while consulting them on sourcing and hiring strategies.
- Actively promoting the employer brand to potential candidates, highlighting the company’s strengths in the specific industry, and opportunities for career growth.
- Ensuring accurate and up-to-date records of candidate interactions and sourcing activities, using applicant tracking systems (ATS) and other available tools.
- Staying updated with industry best practices, sourcing tools and techniques to continually improve the effectiveness of talent sourcing strategies.
- Fostering diversity and inclusion by sourcing candidates from diverse backgrounds and underrepresented groups, contributing to a more inclusive workforce.
- Identifying areas for process improvement within the talent sourcing function and suggesting innovative ways to enhance recruitment efficiency.