Sourcing Partner, Talent Acquisition

Drive proactive recruiting outcomes by building candidate pipelines and improving sourcing effectiveness for the University of Southern California.

• Partnership-based sourcing: Collaborate with recruiters and hiring managers to understand position requirements and create targeted sourcing strategies that attract diverse and qualified candidates
• Pipeline development: Identify, engage, and build pipelines of qualified candidates for critical and recurring roles
• Multi-channel outreach: Execute sourcing activities across multiple platforms, including job boards, LinkedIn, social media, university networks, and professional associations
• Resume screening: Screen and evaluate candidate resumes to assess qualifications and alignment with job requirements
• Candidate engagement: Represent the university’s employer brand and values while engaging potential candidates through outreach and networking
• Data and compliance in Workday: Track and manage candidate data in the applicant tracking system (Workday), ensuring accuracy and compliance with hiring policies
• Metrics and reporting: Analyze sourcing metrics and report key findings to recruiters to improve outreach effectiveness and talent pool development
• Recruiting operations support: Stay current with sourcing tools, market trends, and recruiting technology to continuously refine sourcing approaches
• Team collaboration: Partner with the Talent Acquisition team to support strategic projects and special initiatives related to talent pipelining or diversity sourcing
• Ethics and workplace culture: Help foster a workplace culture where all employees are valued and contribute in alignment with the USC Code of Ethics

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in related field(s); combined experience/education may substitute for minimum education
• Experience: 4 years of job-related experience or transferable skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in related field(s)
• 6 years of job-related experience or transferable skills
• Experience working with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and HRIS (human resource information systems)

Tools & Systems

• Workday (applicant tracking system)
• Applicant Tracking System (ATS)

Location: Los Angeles, CA (onsite)

Compensation: USD 70,000 - 90,000 per yearly