Talent Sourcing Specialist

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

Salary range: Rs 1000000 - Rs 2500000 (ie INR 10 - 25 LPA)

Min Experience: 3 years

Location: Bengaluru

JobType: full-time

We are seeking a highly driven and detail-oriented Talent Sourcing Specialist to strengthen our recruitment engine by identifying, engaging, and nurturing top talent across diverse functions. This role is critical in building strong candidate pipelines and supporting hiring teams with high-quality talent insights. The ideal candidate brings a proactive sourcing mindset, strong research capabilities, and the ability to operate in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Requirements:
Key Responsibilities

• Proactively source and identify qualified candidates through multiple channels including LinkedIn, job boards, social media, referrals, and niche platforms.
• Build and maintain a robust pipeline of passive and active candidates for current and future hiring needs.
• Partner closely with recruiters and hiring managers to understand role requirements, team dynamics, and talent needs.
• Develop innovative sourcing strategies and techniques to attract hard-to-find talent across industries and skill sets.
• Conduct initial candidate outreach, engagement, and pre-screening to assess fitment and interest levels.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate data in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• Leverage market intelligence to provide insights on talent trends, competitor hiring strategies, and compensation benchmarks.
• Ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the sourcing and engagement lifecycle.
• Continuously improve sourcing processes, tools, and methodologies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Expertise in Boolean Search & Advanced Sourcing Techniques: Strong ability to use complex search strings across platforms like LinkedIn Recruiter, Google X-Ray, GitHub, and other talent communities.
• Platform Proficiency: Hands-on experience with sourcing tools such as LinkedIn Recruiter, Naukri, Indeed, and other global job portals.
• Research & Market Mapping: Ability to conduct deep talent mapping, competitor analysis, and industry research to identify top talent pools.
• Stakeholder Management: Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with recruiters and hiring managers.
• Candidate Engagement: Skilled in crafting personalized outreach messages and building relationships with passive candidates.
• Data-Driven Approach: Ability to track sourcing metrics (pipeline conversion, response rates, time-to-fill) and optimize strategies accordingly.
• Adaptability & Problem-Solving: Comfortable working in dynamic environments with evolving hiring priorities.
• Attention to Detail: Ensuring accuracy in candidate information, documentation, and reporting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience sourcing for technical, non-technical, or niche roles across industries.
• Familiarity with ATS tools and recruitment CRM systems.
• Exposure to employer branding and talent engagement initiatives is a plus.