Talent Acquisition Specialist, Sourcing

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Business Professional Talent Acquisition Recruiters to drive sourcing for active and anticipated openings across the firm.
• Attend intake discussions to align on candidate profiles, sourcing approaches, and market conditions, ensuring a consistent talent-identification process.
• Assist Recruiters in screening applicants against position requirements to advance qualified candidates.
• Help post and maintain job requisitions in Workday and other platforms, upholding accuracy and firm branding.
• Use LinkedIn Recruiter, Workday, professional networks, referrals, and online research to identify active and passive candidates.
• Perform market mapping and candidate research to support business professional hiring across departments and locations.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for current and future needs, with emphasis on recurring or hard-to-fill roles.
• Generate candidate lists and talent pools aligned with position requirements and guidance from Recruiters and Hiring Managers.
• Conduct targeted outreach to prospective candidates to present opportunities and assess initial fit.
• Nurture relationships with prospective and passive talent to support ongoing pipeline development.
• Share talent-market insights, including availability, competitor activity, organizational structures, and hiring trends.
• Maintain candidate and pipeline data within Workday and other recruiting systems.
• Support reporting on sourcing activity, pipeline development, and recruiting initiatives.
• Provide a positive candidate experience through professional communication and timely follow-up.
• Collaborate effectively with Recruiters, Hiring Managers, Human Resources, and other stakeholders throughout the sourcing process.
• Protect confidential, privileged, financial, and proprietary information at all times.

Requirements

• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams.
• Experience using an applicant tracking system, preferably Workday.
• Experience with LinkedIn Recruiter, LinkedIn Talent Insights, or similar sourcing platforms.
• Working knowledge of Boolean search methods and internet research techniques.
• Strong research and analytical skills to identify qualified talent and build candidate pipelines.
• Ability to organize candidate information and manage multiple sourcing projects simultaneously.
• Strong written and verbal communication, including candidate outreach and engagement.
• Ability to build productive relationships with Recruiters, Hiring Managers, and candidates.
• High attention to detail and accuracy; discretion with sensitive information.
• Strong organizational and follow-through skills; able to work independently and in a team.
• Capacity to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced professional services environment.
• Minimum 2 years of experience supporting talent acquisition, recruitment, sourcing, staffing, or related functions; experience in a law firm, professional services organization, corporate setting, or staffing agency is preferred.

Technologies

• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Teams
• Workday
• LinkedIn Recruiter
• LinkedIn Talent Insights

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan

Location

Hybrid work arrangement; location options include Atlanta, Reston, Washington, DC, or Philadelphia offices.

Education

• Minimum: High School or GED
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Data Analytics, or related field

Experience

• Minimum 2 years of experience supporting talent acquisition, recruitment, sourcing, staffing, or related HR functions.
• Experience conducting candidate research, sourcing, prospect identification, recruiting coordination, or pipeline development, ideally in a law firm, professional services organization, corporate environment, or staffing agency.

Essential Job Expectations

• Communicate effectively with clients, lawyers, and stakeholders in both written and verbal form
• Produce deliverables, manage inquiries, and respond to correspondence promptly
• Deliver timely, accurate, high-quality work products
• Meet deadlines and perform duties as required
• Foster positive working relationships across teams
• Comply with firm policies and practices
• Engage in both computer-based tasks and virtual meetings as needed
• Work under pressure and manage multiple demands
• Perform additional duties and projects as assigned

Physical Demands

Sedentary work with occasional lifting up to 10 pounds; mostly seated with frequent computer use.

Work Environment

Hybrid work arrangement with coordination with the hiring manager; future modifications possible per firm discretion.

Disclaimer

This description provides a concise overview of work elements and does not cover all possible duties. Responsibilities and requirements may be modified at the firm’s discretion.

Application Process

• Applicants must apply online; no agency submissions or immigration sponsorship for this role.
• Accommodations available upon request during the application process; contact [email protected] for assistance.
• Estimated hiring range: roughly $35.80 to $44 per hour, non-exempt with overtime in accordance with law.
• Compensation includes a comprehensive benefits package, including medical/dental/vision and 401(k).
• Relocation benefits are not provided unless required by firm policy and location; applicants outside the posting jurisdiction apply voluntarily.