Sourcing Specialist

Talent Sourcing Specialist

Essential Function

1. Develop and execute proactive sourcing strategies to attract top-tier talent across hard-to-fill and niche roles
2. Leverage data and market intelligence to identify talent pools, emerging trends, and competitive insights
3. Utilize sourcing tools, platforms, and databases (e.g., LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, Boolean search, ATS/CRM) to identify and engage passive candidates
4. Build and maintain talent pipelines for critical roles to ensure a steady flow of qualified candidates
5. Partner closely with Recruiter and hiring managers, to understand hiring needs and priorities
6. Evaluate sourcing performance and metrics to continually optimize processes
7. Manage new unit and facility openings
8. Minimum 75% sourcing w/ up to 25% project work
9. Participate in additional project-based work; Referrals, Displaced employees, Marketing/Advertising and Hiring events
10. Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

• Proficient in advanced sourcing techniques, including Boolean search and passive candidate engagement.
• Strong ability to interpret talent market data and sourcing metrics to guide strategy.
• Skilled at building and maintaining pipelines for hard-to-fill and niche roles.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with sourcing tools and platforms (LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, ATS/CRM).
• Highly organized with the ability to manage high-volume sourcing and project work.
• Demonstrates initiative, adaptability, and creative problem-solving.
• Strong relationship-building and collaboration skills with hiring partners and cross-functional teams.
• Service orientation and commitment to a positive candidate experience.

Work Experience

Two years of recruiter work experience required

Sourcing experience preferred

A strong background in customer service preferred

Clear examples of community involvement preferred

Job Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, or related field required

Hybrid work schedule located in Dayton, OH

Overview

Kettering Health is a not-for-profit system of 14 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio. Our mission is to live God's love by promoting and restoring health. Our commitment to our patients is to help individuals be their best. With that context, safety is our top priority. We provide an integrated system of healthcare experts committed to providing exceptional care.

Responsibilities & Requirements

The Talent Sourcing Specialist is responsible for proactively identifying, engaging, and building pipelines of qualified candidates to meet the organization's current and future staffing needs. This role focuses on sourcing clinical and non-clinical talent using a variety of tools and strategies, partnering closely with recruiters and hiring managers to support timely, high-quality hiring while ensuring compliance with healthcare hiring standards.