The Sourcer is a key role in the recruiting process providing research, sourcing strategies and project management to a Senior Manager and Recruiters. The specialist will proactively work, with direction from the Senior Manager, to gather, synthesize, and present search information associated with client engagements and market opportunities. This individual will assist in developing the sourcing strategies for passive recruiting. The ideal candidate will have the capability to independently execute sourcing strategies for multiple positions and develop output that demonstrates a mastery of sourcing for this level of recruitment.
Primary Accountabilities:
Develop sourcing strategies, including construction of company target lists, researching of candidate profiles and matching necessary competencies to candidate experience, utilizing internal/external resources and proprietary databases
Accurately input, organize and maintain the integrity of candidate management databases
Assist in maintaining processes and standards for the candidate management database
Utilize Boolean search methodology to support resume and candidate profile mining through various databases, LinkedIn, Taleo (ATS), Monster, etc.
Utilize social media campaigns, tools and innovation to conduct passive searches
Analyze data to drive sourcing plans and decisions
Implement strategies to build sustainable active and passive candidate pipeline including name generation when requested
Build alliances and networks as an ambassador of Allstate
Improve and represent the employment brand of Allstate
Qualifications
The successful candidates will possess:
4 year degree in a related program preferred.
0-2 years of experience.
Relevant experience in a recruiting organization that includes:
mining/sourcing for talent, reviewing resumes, tracking candidate information via an ATS, etc. a definite plus.
Intermediate knowledge of a variety of sourcing strategies and tools, including: Internet sourcing and social media
Experience with an Applicant Tracking System helpful with Taleo a huge plus
Strong organizational, communication and administrative skills
Basic knowledge of the Microsoft Suite of business software, including Excel
The ability to handle projects as assigned
Good business writing skills
The ability to establish, manage and leverage relationships with internal and external partner
The ability to take direction, work in a team environment and across functional teams
