Talent Sourcing Specialist

Position Overview

The Talent Sourcing Specialist, also known as the Pipeline Builder, plays a critical role in actively identifying, sourcing, and engaging qualified candidates to create robust talent pools that meet both current and future recruitment demands. This role demands strong expertise in recruitment sourcing, the use of advanced candidate search strategies, and the execution of precise approaches to attract top-tier candidates across diverse talent markets.

Key Duties

• Establish and sustain talent pipelines targeting high-demand, niche, and repetitive roles.
• Actively identify candidates through a variety of channels including job boards, social platforms, referrals, networking connections, and sophisticated sourcing methodologies.
• Deploy advanced search strategies such as Boolean Search and X-Ray Search alongside tools like LinkedIn Recruiter to reach passive candidates.
• Perform initial screening of candidates to assess their qualifications, experiences, and suitability.
• Maintain a comprehensive and current database of both active and passive candidates.
• Work closely with recruitment teams and hiring managers to capture hiring requirements and ideal candidate profiles.
• Monitor sourcing activities and provide routine updates on pipeline status and key metrics.
• Create and apply innovative sourcing methods to secure high-quality talent.
• Keep updated with labor market trends, talent mapping insights, and sourcing best practices.

Mandatory Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience in recruitment sourcing, talent acquisition, or pipeline development.
• Demonstrable ability to independently develop talent pipelines for multiple job openings.
• Advanced skill set in Boolean Search and familiarity with sourcing platforms including LinkedIn Recruiter and Indeed.
• Experience utilizing Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and candidate relationship management tools.

Preferred Experience

• Background in sourcing candidates for roles that are high-volume, hard-to-fill, or specialized.
• Proficient knowledge of sophisticated sourcing techniques, talent mapping, and market intelligence gathering.
• Experience recruiting across varied industries or international territories.

Location

Nairobi County, Kenya