Job Summary 

The Senior Associate, Talent Sourcing is responsible for identifying, attracting, and engaging qualified candidates to support the organization's hiring needs. The role partners closely with Recruiters to develop sourcing strategies, build talent pipelines, and deliver qualified candidates for open positions. This position focuses on proactive talent sourcing, market research, candidate engagement, and maintaining accurate recruitment data while ensuring a positive candidate experience. 

Key Responsibilities 

Talent Sourcing & Pipeline Management 

• Source qualified candidates through LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, job fairs, social media platforms, employee referrals, talent communities, and other sourcing channels. 
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for current and future hiring requirements. 
• Identify and engage passive candidates using advanced sourcing techniques, including Boolean searches and market mapping. 
• Conduct initial outreach to prospective candidates and generate interest in career opportunities. 

Candidate Qualification 

• Screen candidate profiles against job requirements and minimum qualifications. 
• Conduct initial phone or virtual screening, when required, to validate candidate qualifications, experience, availability, and interest. 
• Endorse qualified candidates to Recruiters within established service level agreements (SLAs). 
• Maintain regular communication with candidates throughout the sourcing process to ensure a positive candidate experience. 

Recruiter Partnership 

• Collaborate closely with Recruiters to understand role requirements, hiring priorities, and sourcing strategies. 
• Provide market intelligence, talent availability insights, and competitor information to support recruitment planning. 
• Recommend alternative sourcing strategies for difficult-to-fill or niche positions. 

Data Management & Reporting 

• Maintain complete, accurate, and up-to-date candidate records in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and recruitment CRM. 
• Ensure compliance with recruitment processes, documentation standards, and data privacy requirements. 
• Monitor sourcing activities and provide regular updates on candidate pipelines, sourcing progress, and key sourcing metrics. 

Continuous Improvement 

• Stay current with labor market trends, sourcing tools, and recruitment best practices. 
• Identify opportunities to improve sourcing efficiency, candidate engagement, and pipeline quality. 
• Support employer branding and talent attraction initiatives through sourcing campaigns and networking activities, as needed. 

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Business Administration, or a related field. 
• 5–8 years of experience in talent sourcing, recruitment, or talent acquisition. 
• Experience sourcing candidates using LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, social media, and Boolean search techniques. 
• Experience working in or supporting recruitment for an accounting firm or professional services organization is preferred. 
• Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and recruitment CRM platforms. 
• Strong verbal and written communication skills. 
• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail. 
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook). 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience supporting high-volume or global recruitment. 
• Experience in a multinational company, shared services, BPO, or accounting/professional services environment. 
• Knowledge of labor market trends, talent mapping, and sourcing analytics. 

Core Competencies 

• Talent Sourcing 
• Candidate Engagement 
• Talent Pipeline Development 
• Boolean Search & Advanced Internet Sourcing 
• Market Mapping & Talent Research 
• Recruiter Collaboration 
• ATS & Recruitment Systems 
• Communication & Relationship Building 
• Time Management & Prioritization 
• Attention to Detail 
• Customer Service Orientation 
• Results Orientation 

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) 

• Qualified Candidate Endorsements 
• Time to First Endorsement 
• Candidate Response Rate 
• ATS/Data Quality Compliance 

Working Relationships 

Internal 

• Recruiters 
• Talent Acquisition  
• Human Resources Team 

External 

• Job Applicants 
• Passive Candidates 
• External Talent Communities and Professional Networks