Human Resources - Recruiting Specialist

Work Location:
Remote

Assignment Duration: 6 Months

Work Arrangement: 100% remote

• The company is seeking an experienced and proactive Talent Acquisition Sourcing Specialist to join our global Talent Acquisition team on a contract basis. This role is focused exclusively on the front-end of the recruiting lifecycle - proactively identifying, engaging, and assessing prospective talent before transitioning qualified candidates to a Talent Acquisition Partner (Recruiter) for full evaluation and selection.
• The ideal candidate is a creative, data-driven sourcer who thrives on building pipelines, mapping competitive talent landscapes, and engaging passive candidates. This role does not manage requisitions end-to-end; instead, it serves as a critical pipeline engine that ensures recruiters are consistently presented with a warm, qualified slate of candidates.
• The Organization is seeking a detail-oriented and candidate-focused Talent Acquisition Specialist to support our global Talent Acquisition team on a contract basis. This role is focused on the applicant screening and qualification stage of the recruiting lifecycle - serving as the first point of human contact for candidates who have applied to open requisitions.
• The TA Specialist will conduct structured phone screens, assess baseline qualifications, and deliver a warm, professional candidate experience before transitioning qualified applicants to the assigned Talent Acquisition Partner. This role does not manage requisitions end-to-end, conduct interviews beyond initial screening, or own hiring manager relationships.

• Develop and execute targeted sourcing strategies to identify passive and active candidates for assigned roles and talent pools
• Leverage multiple sourcing channels including Linked In Recruiter, Boolean search, professional networks, industry forums, social media, and internal databases (CRM/ATS)
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for current and anticipated hiring needs in partnership with assigned Talent Acquisition Partners
• Map competitive talent landscapes and identify talent pools within key competitor organizations and relevant industries
• Conduct initial outreach and engagement with prospective candidates to generate interest in opportunities
• Perform preliminary phone screens to assess basic qualifications, interest level, availability, and compensation expectations
• Clearly and compellingly communicate the employer brand and Employee Value Proposition (EVP) to potential candidates
• Document candidate interactions, assessments, and pipeline data accurately within the ATS (Workday) and CRM tools
• Transition qualified, interested candidates to the Talent Acquisition Partner with a comprehensive candidate summary (background, interest drivers, availability, compensation expectations)
• Collaborate closely with assigned Talent Acquisition Partners to align sourcing strategies with recruiter and hiring manager priorities
• Participate in recruiting strategy meetings to understand role requirements, ideal candidate profiles, and key differentiators
• Provide regular pipeline status updates and sourcing progress reports to the TA Partner and TA Lead
• Maintain current knowledge of external market trends, talent availability, and competitive intelligence within relevant talent pools
• Share insights on candidate sentiment, market feedback, and competitor hiring activity with the broader TA team
• Contribute to diversity sourcing efforts by
• Review inbound applicants in the ATS (Workday) for assigned requisitions in partnership with the TA Partner
• Conduct structured, professional phone screens with applicants to assess:
  • Basic role qualifications and relevant experience
  • Interest level and…