Talent Sourcing Specialist – Contract

Handshake

Talent Sourcing Specialist supporting Handshake AI team to source and screen candidates. Engaging top STEM talent while managing the recruiting pipeline for the Growth team.

Posted 7/15/2026contractRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $35 - $45 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in sourcing and engaging niche talent, particularly in technical and STEM fields, while leveraging data-driven insights to refine recruiting strategies. Proficient in managing candidate pipelines and ensuring data integrity across ATS platforms.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Recruiting ExperienceSourcing Niche TalentTechnical Background SourcingCommunication SkillsATS Proficiency

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Hard Skills

SourcingBoolean SearchMarket MappingCandidate ScreeningRecruiting Metrics Tracking

Soft Skills

Written CommunicationVerbal Communication

Tools & Technologies

AshbyLinkedIn Recruiter

Industry Keywords

STEMTechnical RecruitingPassive Talent Engagement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own top-of-funnel sourcing for the Growth team, partnering closely on role requirements, intake, and pipeline priorities.
Source and engage passive talent through creative outreach, boolean search, research, and market mapping — with a focus on technical and STEM-background candidates.
Provide market insights and strategic guidance, leveraging your close partnership with the team to advise on what’s working, what isn’t, and broader market trends.
Conduct initial candidate screens and manage handoffs to the project teams.
Track and report recruiting metrics, ensuring data integrity in Ashby and other tools, and leverage insights to refine sourcing strategies and improve outcomes.

Requirements

What you’ll need

~2–4 years of recruiting or sourcing experience
Proven ability to find and engage niche talent pools
Experience sourcing candidates from specialized fields, including STEM, data, or technical backgrounds
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency with ATS platforms (Ashby a plus), LinkedIn Recruiter, and other sourcing tools.

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