Talent Sourcer (Spartanburg, SC)

Talent Acquisition Sourcing Specialist

Contract: 6 months, with potential for extension or direct hire

Compensation: $25–$26/hour, plus PTO and optional benefits

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM (Onsite)

Experience: 3–5 years of recruiting experience, preferably in high-volume manufacturing or industrial environments

Interview Process

• Initial Interview: 30-minute Microsoft Teams interview
• Final Interview: 45-minute in-person interview

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Talent Acquisition Sourcing Specialist to support high-volume recruiting initiatives across multiple business segments within a large manufacturing organization. This role focuses on proactively identifying, engaging, and developing pipelines of qualified candidates to meet immediate hiring needs and support long-term workforce planning.

The Talent Acquisition Sourcing Specialist will work closely with full life-cycle recruiters, Talent Acquisition leadership, and hiring managers to understand staffing requirements, develop targeted sourcing strategies, and build strong candidate pipelines.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of recruiting experience, preferably in a high-volume manufacturing environment, along with proven direct sourcing capabilities, strong candidate engagement skills, and the ability to adapt to changing hiring priorities.

Key Responsibilities

Candidate Sourcing & Talent Pipeline Development

• Proactively identify, source, and engage qualified candidates for active openings and anticipated hiring needs.
• Develop and maintain talent pipelines that support immediate recruiting priorities and long-term workforce planning.
• Build relationships with prospective candidates and targeted talent pools to support future hiring initiatives.
• Reengage passive candidates and previously identified talent through consistent outreach and relationship management.
• Utilize direct sourcing, cold calling, networking, and other candidate generation techniques to identify qualified talent.
• Leverage multiple sourcing channels to build diverse, well-qualified candidate pools.

Candidate Screening & Evaluation

• Conduct initial phone and email screenings to assess candidate qualifications, experience, and alignment with position requirements.
• Perform preliminary HR and technical screenings, as appropriate.
• Evaluate candidates against hiring manager expectations and established recruiting criteria.
• Maintain timely, professional communication with candidates throughout the sourcing process.
• Partner with full life-cycle recruiters to transition qualified candidates into the interview and selection process.

Recruiting Strategy & Market Intelligence

• Collaborate with recruiters and hiring managers to understand workforce needs and develop targeted sourcing strategies.
• Research labor market conditions, competitor organizations, and available talent pools to identify potential candidates.
• Develop an understanding of competing employers and the skills and experience available within their workforces.
• Stay informed on emerging sourcing technologies, recruiting methodologies, and candidate engagement practices.
• Apply creative and data-informed sourcing techniques to improve candidate identification and pipeline development.

Stakeholder Collaboration & Reporting

• Partner with full life-cycle recruiters, Talent Acquisition Managers, and hiring managers to support staffing objectives.
• Provide regular updates on sourcing activity, pipeline development, candidate engagement, and recruiting progress.
• Identify sourcing challenges, communicate potential risks, and recommend solutions to improve recruiting effectiveness.
• Maintain a consultative, service-oriented approach when partnering with internal stakeholders.
• Support recruiting initiatives across multiple business segments while adapting to shifting hiring demands and priorities.

Required Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least 3 years of recruiting or related experience.
• Experience supporting high-volume manufacturing or industrial recruiting.
• Working knowledge of full life-cycle recruiting processes and candidate selection practices.

Recruiting Skills & Knowledge

• Experience with direct sourcing, networking, cold calling, and other candidate generation methods.
• Demonstrated ability to identify, engage, and build relationships with qualified candidates.
• Experience developing and maintaining talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs.
• General knowledge of employment laws, recruiting regulations, and hiring best practices.
• Ability to translate hiring requirements into effective, targeted sourcing strategies.
• Strong candidate screening, qualification, and evaluation skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with competing demands and changing priorities.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to address sourcing challenges independently.

Communication & Professional Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with candidates, recruiters, hiring managers, and leadership.
• Strong customer service skills and a consultative approach to stakeholder relationships.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Demonstrated initiative, accountability, and commitment to achieving recruiting goals.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3–5 years of recruiting experience in high-volume manufacturing, industrial, or related environments.
• Experience using LinkedIn Recruiter and other professional sourcing platforms to identify and engage talent.
• AIRS recruiting certifications, including one or more of the following:
• Certified Internet Recruiter (CIR)
• Advanced Certified Internet Recruiter (ACIR)
• Certified Diversity Recruiter (CDR)
• Certified Social Sourcing Recruiter (CSSR)
• Certified Social Media Recruiter (CSMR)
• Professional Recruiter Certification (PRC)
• Executive Certified Recruiter (ECRE)

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