Talent Sourcing Specialist

Talent Sourcing Specialist (Recruiting Support Role) Contract position, On-site in Aliso Viejo, CA Position Overview We are seeking a detail‑oriented Talent Sourcing Specialist to support our recruiting team by identifying, engaging, and qualifying potential candidates for a variety of roles across the organization. This position focuses on the front end of the recruiting process—research, outreach, and candidate pipeline development—without managing full‑cycle hiring responsibilities. You will partner closely with recruiters and hiring managers to understand talent needs, build targeted sourcing strategies, and ensure a steady flow of qualified candidates. Key Responsibilities Partner with recruiters to understand role requirements, ideal candidate profiles, and sourcing priorities Conduct proactive research to identify potential candidates through job boards, social platforms, databases, and industry networks Build and maintain talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs Craft outreach messages and engage passive candidates to generate interest Screen candidates for basic qualifications before passing them to recruiters Track sourcing activity, candidate responses, and pipeline progress in the applicant tracking system Monitor market trends and competitor talent movements to inform sourcing strategies Support diversity sourcing initiatives and broaden candidate reach Maintain organized documentation of sourcing efforts and candidate pools Qualifications 1–3 years of experience in talent sourcing, recruiting coordination, or related HR support roles Familiarity with sourcing tools such as LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed Resume, or similar platforms Strong research skills and the ability to identify talent across multiple channels Excellent written communication skills for outreach and candidate engagement Ability to manage multiple sourcing projects at once Detail‑oriented, organized, and comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment Curiosity and persistence in finding hard‑to‑reach talent What Makes You Successful in This Role You enjoy the hunt for great candidates You’re comfortable reaching out to people you’ve never met You’re energized by research, digging for information, and building lists You like being part of a recruiting team without owning the full hiring cycle You adapt quickly as hiring priorities shift Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products. #J-18808-Ljbffr