Talent Sourcing Specialist

Job description

Location: Pasig City Work Schedule: Dayshift, Monday - Friday Work Setup: Full Onsite Overview: We are looking for a resourceful and results-driven Talent Sourcing Specialist to identify, attract, and build a steady pool of qualified candidates for both current and future hiring needs. This role is heavily focused on proactive candidate sourcing, market research, and talent engagement across different industries and job functions. Key Responsibilities: Talent Sourcing & Candidate Generation Source qualified candidates through platforms such as LinkedIn, job portals, social media, networking events, employee referrals, and internal databasesConduct proactive market mapping and talent research to build pipelines for both active and anticipated vacanciesDevelop and maintain strong candidate pools for critical and high-volume rolesApply Boolean search techniques and advanced sourcing strategies to improve reach and efficiencyCreate innovative sourcing approaches to engage passive candidates across various industries and functions Candidate Engagement & Screening Reach out to potential candidates via calls, emails, and messaging platformsConduct preliminary screening interviews to evaluate qualifications, work experience, interest, and culture fitEndorse shortlisted candidates to recruiters or hiring managers with thorough candidate profiles and assessmentsMaintain consistent communication with candidates to deliver a positive sourcing experience Recruitment Coordination Support Collaborate with recruiters and hiring managers to fully understand role requirements, target candidate profiles, and hiring timelinesAssist with interview scheduling and other candidate-related coordination as neededProvide regular pipeline updates and sourcing progress reports to the recruitment teamAccurately log all candidate information and sourcing activities in the applicant tracking system (ATS) or recruitment database Market Intelligence & Talent Insights Keep up to date with industry hiring trends, compensation benchmarks, and competitor talent movementsShare insights and recommendations on sourcing strategies, talent availability, and market conditionsSupport employer branding efforts by promoting job opportunities and company culture through sourcing platforms Database & Pipeline Management Keep candidate databases organized, current, and segmented for both active and passive talent poolsRe-engage previous applicants and dormant candidates for relevant opportunitiesTrack and report on key sourcing metrics such as response rates, pipeline conversion, and overall sourcing effectiveness Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Business Administration, or a related fieldAt least 2 to 4 years of experience in sourcing, recruitment, executive search, or talent acquisitionExposure to sourcing across various functions — corporate, technical, operations, finance, sales, or leadership roles is an advantageStrong knowledge of sourcing platforms and recruitment toolsFamiliarity with Boolean search techniques and talent mapping strategiesExcellent verbal and written communication skillsHighly organized with strong time management skills and keen attention to detailComfortable working in a fast-paced, target-driven environmentProficient in Microsoft Office and applicant tracking systems (ATS)