Talent Sourcing Specialist

Cpl Group View all jobs

  • Co Galway
  • €40,000-50,000 per year
  • Temporary
  • Full-time
  • 14 days ago
Contract Length: 6 MonthsLocation: HybridSalary: €40,000 - €50,000 (Pro Rata)About the RoleJoin a dynamic and forward-thinking Talent Acquisition team focused on identifying and engaging top talent across Ireland. As a Talent Sourcing Specialist, you will play a key role in building strong talent pipelines, particularly within R&D and Engineering, while also supporting critical business functions.Working closely with recruiters, hiring managers, and HR Business Partners, you will design and execute innovative sourcing strategies that ensure access to high-quality candidates and support long-term hiring goals.Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Sourcing Partnership
  • Partner with recruiters, hiring managers, and HR stakeholders to understand hiring needs and develop tailored sourcing strategies
  • Act as a subject matter expert, advising on best practices for talent engagement, sourcing channels, and messaging
Proactive Talent Sourcing
  • Identify and engage passive candidates using advanced sourcing techniques such as Boolean search, X-ray search, and data mining
  • Build and maintain talent pipelines for critical and recurring roles
Market Intelligence
  • Conduct market mapping and competitor analysis to provide insights on talent availability, compensation trends, and hiring strategies
  • Share data-driven insights to support informed hiring decisions
Technology & Tools
  • Utilise sourcing platforms, CRM systems, and ATS tools (including Workday) to manage pipelines and candidate data
  • Stay up to date with emerging sourcing tools and recommend improvements to enhance effectiveness
Candidate Experience
  • Act as a brand ambassador, ensuring a positive and engaging candidate experience from initial outreach through to recruiter handover
  • Clearly communicate the organisation's value proposition to potential candidates
Metrics & Reporting
  • Track and analyse sourcing metrics such as time-to-source, response rates, and pipeline conversion
  • Use insights to continuously refine and improve sourcing strategies
Key Skills & Experience
  • Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 4 years' relevant talent sourcing experience, or an advanced degree with at least 2 years' experience
  • Strong track record of sourcing candidates through a variety of channels
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
  • Experience mentoring or advising hiring managers and recruiters
  • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
  • Experience in employer branding is an advantage
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