Sourcing Specialist

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Sourcing Specialist to support our recruitment team by identifying, attracting, and engaging high-quality candidates. You will play a critical role in building talent pipelines across various roles, ensuring we consistently deliver top-tier candidates to meet business needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively source candidates through job boards, LinkedIn, social media, databases, and other sourcing channels
• Build and maintain strong talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs
• Partner closely with recruiters and hiring managers to understand role requirements and ideal candidate profiles
• Conduct initial candidate outreach and engagement to assess interest and suitability
• Maintain accurate candidate records in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
• Develop and execute creative sourcing strategies to attract passive candidates
• Track and report sourcing metrics including pipeline activity and conversion rates
• Stay up to date with market trends, talent availability, and competitor insights
• Support employer branding initiatives and talent attraction campaigns

Key Requirements

• 2–4 years of experience in sourcing or recruitment, preferably in an offshore or agency environment
• Strong experience using LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, and Boolean search techniques
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
• Proven ability to source candidates across various roles (e.g. accounting, finance, admin, IT – depending on your business)
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Experience using ATS platforms and recruitment tools

Nice to Have

• Experience supporting Australian, US, or UK clients
• Familiarity with offshore staffing or BPO environments
• Background in sourcing for specialised roles (e.g. accounting, tech, healthcare)
• Experience using recruitment platforms such as Feelglass and B-line
• Experience with CRM or talent mapping tools

Key Competencies

• Proactive and resourceful
• Strong research and analytical skills
• Excellent stakeholder communication
• Results-driven with a focus on quality
• Team-oriented with a collaborative mindset

What Success Looks Like

• Consistent delivery of qualified candidate pipelines
• Strong response and engagement rates from sourced candidates
• Effective collaboration with recruiters and hiring managers
• Timely fulfilment of sourcing requirements

Originally posted on Himalayas