TA Sourcing Specialist

Reporting to the Talent Acquisition Team Leader, the TA Sourcing Specialist will work with the Recruiters and other HR Staff to source candidates through various online channels, career fairs, and external partnerships.

Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana‑Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS, and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high‑risk and underserved populations.

We conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers, and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School‑affiliated hospitals.

• Partner with multiple Recruiters on sourcing strategies for exempt, non‑exempt inpatient positions, which may include Staff RN, PCA’s, Unit Coordinators, and other inpatient clinical and non‑clinical roles.
• Attend recruiting strategy meetings with Recruiters to understand the hiring department needs and requirements of the position.
• Source active and passive candidates using the Applicant Tracking System (Workday), Linked In, Indeed, Facebook, Twitter, and Google searches.
• Network within specialized clinical communities to create talent pools and recommend alternative sourcing platforms or strategies.
• Research market insights, talent mapping, industry trends and competitive intelligence to guide sourcing approaches.
• Track and report out on sourcing metrics on a weekly basis.
• Maintain contact with passive and active candidates regarding available opportunities within Dana‑Farber.
• Manage and attend internal virtual career events. Screen registered candidates and conduct candidate follow up post‑event as needed.
• Attend career fairs and recruiting events with staff to help attract and source candidates.
• Partner with Workforce Development and I&E Program Manager to establish relationships with school programs and community partners to build inclusive and diverse candidate pipelines.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s Degree strongly preferred.
• 1 year of Human Resources experience, preferably in Talent Acquisition.
• Experience in healthcare, academic research or related industry preferred.
• Experience working with an ATS.

• Excellent communication and strong customer service skills.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment.
• Superior organizational skills.
• Works independently and accurately.
• Prioritizes workload and follows through with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of recruitment trends.
• Experience executing recruitment strategies.
• Good knowledge of state and federal employment/labor laws and practices.
• High computer literacy (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Searches, Applicant Tracking Systems, and Social Media).

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At Dana‑Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusive environment where every patient, family, and staff member feels they belong. As relentless as we are in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer for all, we are committed to having faculty and staff who offer multifaceted experiences. Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and compassionate professionals, neither do we.

If working in this kind of organization inspires you, we encourage you to apply.

Dana‑Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

Pay Transparency Statement

The hiring range is based on market pay structures, with individual salaries determined by factors such as business needs, market conditions, internal equity, and based on the candidate’s relevant experience, skills and qualifications.

For union positions, the pay range is determined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

$68,900.00 - $70,300.00