Talent Sourcing Specialist

Connexion’s mission is to provide "best in class" services to job seekers. We strive to achieve excellence in job placement, staffing, and recruiting services, while treating candidates with the professionalism and respect they deserve.

Title: Talent Sourcing Specialist
Compensation, Benefits, and Employment Type

• Duration: 3-year contract
• Pay rate: $50-$68/hr. (depending on experience level)
• Benefits include medical insurance, 401(k), 10 days of Paid Time off, and 11 paid holidays
• Job Location: Lexington, MA (Hybrid, 2-3 days onsite)
• Schedule:  M-F, standard business hours
• Job#: bh19335

Description:
We are seeking a Talent Sourcing Specialist to join our Human Resources team. This hybrid role supports both the contingent workforce program and Talent Acquisition function. The position combines management of the contingent workforce lifecycle with proactive sourcing to build strong candidate pipelines for critical direct-hire positions.

The ideal candidate is a relationship-driven talent professional with experience supporting contingent workforce programs, sourcing specialized talent, and partnering with hiring managers to deliver effective workforce solutions.

Primary Responsibilities

• Partner with hiring managers to assess workforce needs and recommend contingent staffing and sourcing strategies.
• Serve as a trusted advisor throughout the contingent hiring process while identifying talent for current and future hiring needs.
• Deliver a high-touch, customer-focused experience to hiring managers, candidates, staffing partners, and internal stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to improve workforce planning, sourcing effectiveness, and contingent workforce processes.

Contingent Workforce Management (50%)

• Manage the full contingent worker lifecycle, including requisition creation, intake meetings, candidate review, interview coordination, work order creation and activation, onboarding, and offboarding.
• Utilize a Vendor Management System (VMS), such as SAP Fieldglass, to administer the contingent workforce program and maintain accurate work order records.
• Partner with staffing suppliers to ensure candidate quality, resolve worker-related issues, prioritize recruiting efforts, improve supplier performance, and participate in regular business reviews.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies, contingent workforce regulations, and program governance.

Talent Sourcing & Candidate Engagement (50%)

• Develop sourcing strategies for specialized and hard-to-fill positions across technical and business functions.
• Source active and passive candidates using LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean and X-ray search techniques, professional networks, and other sourcing tools.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs.
• Conduct initial phone or virtual interviews, evaluate candidate qualifications, document interview feedback, and transition qualified candidates to recruiters or hiring managers for the next stages of the hiring process.
• Support recruiting events and employer branding initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Three or more years of experience in recruiting, talent sourcing, contingent workforce management, or a combination of these areas.
• Experience supporting the contingent workforce lifecycle; direct contingent workforce program experience is preferred.
• Experience sourcing candidates using LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search strings, X-ray searches, and other direct sourcing techniques.
• Experience using applicant tracking systems.
• Ability to source talent across a variety of technical and non-technical disciplines.
• Experience conducting candidate phone screens and presenting qualified candidates to hiring teams.
• Knowledge of contingent workforce compliance requirements and employment regulations.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and relationship management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of an organization.
• Customer-focused mindset with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using a Vendor Management System (VMS), such as SAP Fieldglass, Beeline, or VNDLY.
• Experience with SAP SuccessFactors or another enterprise applicant tracking system.
• Experience with advanced sourcing technologies beyond LinkedIn Recruiter.
• Experience supporting technical recruiting in highly regulated industries.
• Experience recruiting candidates with security clearances or other specialized credentials.

Additional Information

• Hybrid schedule with an expectation of working onsite 2–3 days per week.
• Interview process consists of an initial virtual interview followed by an onsite interview with the team.
• Ability to obtain or work under any required pre-employment background or security requirements, if applicable.

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