
Specialized Talent Sourcer
- Melbourne, VIC
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Location Specifics: 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)
- 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.
- High School diploma required, bachelor's degree in human resources or any related field is preferred.
- 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.
- Proficiency in using specialized sourcing techniques, such as X-Ray, Advanced Boolean, data mining, extensions, and aggregators etc.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage both with 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 efficiently, meeting deadlines and handling niche recruitment requirements.
- Aptitude to address sourcing challenges creatively, finding innovative solutions to attract specialized talent.
- Continuous learning about industry trends, sourcing best practices, and emerging technologies.
- Strong focus on achieving sourcing targets