Specialized Talent Sourcer

Company Description

Are you ready to accelerate your career? Join Cielo as a Specialized Talent Sourcer! A career at Cielo will give you the opportunity to work with the industry’s smartest people and to take ownership of your success!  

Cielo is a brand that reflects our big idea – that talent is rising – and with it our opportunity to rise above. We create careers for ambitious people by moving beyond traditional assumptions of what it means to work in talent acquisition.

Cielo is the world's leading Talent Acquisition Partner. We deliver a better talent experience for everyone through Talent Acquisition, Search, Consulting, and Digital Accelerators™. With our fresh approach – we design and build comprehensive, proven solutions inspired by technology to find and keep the unique talent that elevates our clients above the competition.

Cielo is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, or any other status protected by state or local law for an individual who falls within the jurisdiction of such law. Applicants who require an accommodation throughout the application and interview process should request this in advance by contacting Cielo Talent Acquisition at [email protected]

Job Description

The Specialized Talent Sourcer is responsible for identifying and engaging top candidates with niche skill sets to support unique client hiring needs. This role requires deep industry knowledge and advanced sourcing strategies to build strong talent pipelines and contribute to strategic hiring efforts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with recruiters and hiring managers to understand specialized role requirements and align sourcing strategies with hiring goals.
• Post compelling job ads on targeted platforms and manage applicant flow across sourcing channels.
• Leverage a variety of sourcing tools—job boards, social media, networking, campaigns, and direct outreach—to identify and engage high-potential candidates.
• Build and maintain talent communities to support current and future hiring needs.
• Conduct market research on talent availability, salary benchmarks, and industry trends to inform sourcing plans.
• Pre-screen candidates to assess qualifications, experience, and alignment with team culture.
• Provide insights to hiring teams on candidate market trends and consult on sourcing approaches.
• Promote the employer brand, highlighting company strengths and career opportunities within the niche market.
• Maintain accurate candidate records and sourcing activity in ATS and CRM systems.
• Stay current with sourcing best practices, tools, and technologies to continuously improve outreach effectiveness.
• Support inclusive hiring by sourcing diverse talent and fostering equitable candidate engagement.
• Recommend process enhancements to streamline and elevate the sourcing function.

Qualifications

Position Requirements:

Education

• High school diploma required; a bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field is preferred.

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in sourcing or recruiting, ideally with exposure to the Life Sciences industry.
• Proven track record in sourcing for specialized roles or niche markets.

Skills & Exposure

• Proficient in advanced sourcing techniques including Boolean searches, X-ray, data mining, and sourcing tools/extensions.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage candidates and collaborate with hiring teams.
• Solid research and market analysis capabilities to understand talent landscapes.
• High attention to detail with the ability to manage sensitive data securely and in compliance with privacy regulations.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Creative problem-solving mindset to overcome sourcing challenges and attract hard-to-find talent.
• Committed to continuous learning and staying up to date on industry trends and sourcing innovations.
• Results-driven with a clear focus on meeting and exceeding sourcing targets.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.