Senior Talent Sourcer

Escalon Services, Inc.

Senior Talent Sourcer at Escalon Recruiting, identifying and engaging passive US-based candidates. Conducting screenings and managing outreach for RPO and Retained Search roles.

Posted 6/17/2026part-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build targeted sourcing lists for RPO and Retained Search engagements using LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search, and network mapping
Identify and source qualified talent for US-based roles across Technology, Sales, Finance, Operations, and HR functions, ranging from individual contributor to Director-level positions.
Research target companies and prospective candidates’ career history to identify potential job-fits and support outreach efforts for active recruiting engagements.
Develop, tailor, and execute personalized outreach messages to potential prospects on LinkedIn and via email, leveraging approved templates to maximize candidate engagement and response rates.
Manage candidate communication; provide timely responses, clear next-step coordination, as well as disposition emails, maintaining professionalism and a welcoming demeanor throughout.
Conduct initial discovery conversations with interested candidates to assess general alignment before screening
Conduct 20 to 30-minute structured phone or video screens with US-based candidates on RPO with Phone Screens and Retained Search engagements
Maintain records of complete standardized documentation for every screened candidate, following established procedures and evaluation criteria.
Maintain accurate and timely records in the relevant ATS including outreach activity, screening outcomes, interview progression, and disposition reasons on every candidate contacted
Provide a weekly sourcing update to the Practice Leader covering pipeline status, active prospects, screens completed, and any blockers
Coordinate with the Sourcing and Operations Manager on candidate handoffs, ownership of follow-up, and distinction between inbound applicant and outbound prospects.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 3 years: of sourcing or talent acquisition experience across a range of role levels
Working experience sourcing passive candidates using LinkedIn Recruiter and Boolean search
Demonstrated Experience writing outreach messaging that generates responses from professionals who were not actively looking
Experience conducting structured phone or video screens and documenting results for client or stakeholder review
Working Experience with US hiring markets and candidate expectations across functions
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
LinkedIn Recruiter or equivalent passive sourcing tool
ATS platform proficiency (ExactHire preferred)
Microsoft Office suite including Word, Excel, and Outlook
Microsoft Teams for scheduling and communication
Prior experience in a recruiting agency, RPO, or multi-client environment (nice to have)
Familiarity with ExactHire, Greenhouse, Lever, or similar ATS platforms (nice to have)
Experience sourcing across Technology, Sales, and Finance functions (nice to have)
SHRM-CP, PHR, or equivalent HR or talent acquisition certification (nice to have)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental and Vision options
Life and Disability
STD/LTD
10 Paid holidays each year
Flexible PTO
401K Retirement Plan
Incentive compensation

ATS Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

sourcingtalent acquisitionBoolean searchoutreach messagingstructured phone screensvideo screensdocumentationcandidate engagementscreeningpipeline management

Soft Skills

communicationprofessionalismorganizationinterpersonal skillscoordinationresponsivenessrelationship buildingproblem-solvingadaptabilityattention to detail

Certifications

SHRM-CPPHRBachelor's degree in Human ResourcesBachelor's degree in Businessequivalent professional experience