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India
Onsite
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Specialized Talent Sourcer based in India.
The Specialized Talent Sourcer plays a key role in identifying, engaging, and attracting highly qualified candidates for niche and specialized positions. Working closely with recruiters and hiring managers, you will develop targeted sourcing strategies aligned with specific business and talent needs. You will leverage advanced research techniques, digital platforms, professional networks, and creative outreach campaigns to build strong pipelines of specialized talent. The role also involves conducting market research, analyzing talent availability, and sharing insights to support effective recruitment decisions. Through personalized candidate engagement and employer branding, you will help create a positive experience while strengthening talent communities for current and future opportunities. This is an opportunity to contribute to a dynamic talent acquisition environment focused on innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
The Specialized Talent Sourcer will lead targeted sourcing activities for specialized roles, partnering with recruitment teams and hiring managers to identify qualified talent and maintain effective candidate pipelines.
Collaborate with recruiters and hiring managers to understand role requirements, specialized skill sets, and business objectives, ensuring sourcing strategies are appropriately aligned.
Create, review, and publish compelling job advertisements on relevant specialized job boards to attract suitable candidates.
Review and process applications received through multiple platforms in a timely and efficient manner.
Identify potential candidates through online platforms, social media, professional networks, and other targeted sourcing channels.
Implement traditional and innovative candidate attraction strategies, including mobile and email campaigns, cold calling, and recruitment marketing initiatives.
Build and maintain engaged talent communities to support current vacancies and future recruitment needs.
Engage prospective candidates through personalized outreach, networking events, and relevant communication channels to generate interest in available opportunities.
Conduct regular market research to assess industry trends, salary benchmarks, and talent availability, using findings to inform sourcing strategies.
Pre-screen candidates to evaluate their qualifications, professional experience, and suitability before presenting profiles to hiring teams.
Share market intelligence and candidate insights with business stakeholders, advising on effective sourcing and hiring approaches.
Promote the employer brand by communicating organizational strengths, industry positioning, and career development opportunities to potential candidates.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of candidate interactions and sourcing activities using applicant tracking systems (ATS) and other recruitment tools.
Stay informed about emerging sourcing technologies, industry developments, and recruitment best practices.
Support diversity and inclusion by identifying candidates from varied backgrounds and underrepresented talent communities.
Identify opportunities to improve sourcing processes and recommend innovative solutions to increase recruitment efficiency and effectiveness.
The ideal candidate has proven experience in talent sourcing or recruitment, strong knowledge of a specific industry or talent market, and the ability to attract specialized professionals through advanced sourcing techniques.
High school diploma required; a bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field is preferred.
Successful completion of Sourcing Foundation training.
Cielo TalentCloud ACE certification required.
At least 3 years of experience in talent sourcing or recruitment.
Strong understanding of, and practical sourcing experience within, one or more specific industries, markets, or professional domains.
Proficiency in advanced sourcing methods and tools, including X-Ray searches, advanced Boolean searches, data mining, browser extensions, and candidate aggregators.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with candidates, recruiters, and hiring managers.
Strong research, analytical, and market intelligence capabilities.
Ability to handle candidate information accurately, confidentially, and in compliance with applicable data protection requirements.
Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple sourcing assignments, competing priorities, and deadlines.
Creative problem-solving skills and the ability to develop innovative approaches to attracting hard-to-find talent.
Commitment to continuous learning and staying current with industry trends, sourcing practices, and emerging recruitment technologies.
Strong focus on achieving sourcing targets and delivering measurable results.
Collaborative mindset, adaptability, and attention to detail.
Opportunity to work with experienced talent acquisition professionals in a specialized recruitment environment.
Exposure to diverse industries, talent markets, and niche recruitment assignments.
Opportunities to develop expertise in advanced sourcing techniques and recruitment technologies.
Access to structured sourcing training and professional certification through Sourcing Foundation training and TalentCloud ACE.
Opportunity to contribute to innovative talent attraction strategies and continuous process improvement.
Inclusive and equal-opportunity working environment.
Candidate and employee information handled confidentially in accordance with applicable guidelines.
