Sourcing Specialist - Talent Acquisition

Sourcing Specialist – Talent Acquisition Location: Santa Clara, CA Work Schedule: Full-Time | Monday–Friday (8:00 AM–5:00 PM or 9:00 AM–6:00 PM) Compensation: 48 .00 6 Month contract Overview We are seeking a motivated Sourcing Specialist (Sourcer) to join our Talent Acquisition team in Santa Clara. This role is 100% onsite and focuses on identifying, engaging, and building pipelines of top talent for technical and specialized roles. Key Responsibilities Proactively source candidates using LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, Seek Out, user groups, industry events, and employee referrals Build and maintain talent pipelines for high-demand and evergreen roles Utilize Boolean search techniques and advanced sourcing strategies to identify passive candidates Conduct outreach and deliver a strong, personalized candidate experience Market & Talent Insights Provide talent market insights and competitive intelligence to recruiters and hiring managers Track sourcing metrics and recommend improvements for effectiveness Screening & Candidate Qualification Conduct initial phone screens to assess skills, experience, and alignment Present qualified candidate profiles to recruiters and hiring teams Collaboration & Partnership Partner with recruiters and HR to understand role requirements Participate in intake meetings, calibrations, and hiring debrief discussions Tools & Systems Maintain accurate records in ATS/CRM systems Leverage sourcing tools and automation platforms (LinkedIn Recruiter, SeekOut, etc.) Required Qualifications 7–10 years of sourcing experience in Talent Acquisition Experience sourcing within semiconductor, capital equipment, or advanced hardware environments Proven experience sourcing for technical roles (e.g., optical, mechanical, electrical engineering, process development) Strong knowledge of ATS/CRM systems and sourcing platforms Expertise in Boolean search and advanced sourcing techniques Excellent communication and relationship-building skills Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Bachelor’s degree required Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting high-growth or complex organizations Knowledge of diversity sourcing strategies Strong analytical skills with experience tracking sourcing metrics Ability to provide actionable market insights Technical Skills Required: ATS/CRM systems, sourcing platforms Tools: Workday, Eightfold, LinkedIn Recruiter, SeekOut, Microsoft Office Desired: Semiconductor or hardware industry recruiting experience Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. #J-18808-Ljbffr Kelly Services