Talent Sourcing Recruiter

ICON plc

Talent Sourcing Recruiter focused on building talent pipelines for critical roles at ICON plc, a leading healthcare intelligence organization. Proactively engages candidates to support growth in clinical research.

Posted 4/23/2026full-timeRaleigh • North Carolina, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Developing and executing sourcing strategies to identify qualified candidates for current and future hiring needs.
Using a variety of channels, including job boards, social media, networking, and talent databases, to proactively approach potential candidates.
Conducting initial candidate outreach, screening, and engagement to assess fit and interest.
Partnering with Recruiters and HR Business Partners to understand role requirements and market dynamics.
Maintaining accurate and up-to-date talent pipelines and sourcing activity records in applicant tracking systems.
Contributing market insights and sourcing best practices to hiring teams and the wider Talent Acquisition function.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in human resources, business, psychology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
Experience in recruiting or talent sourcing, preferably within life sciences, healthcare, or technical disciplines.
Strong research and networking skills, with experience using professional platforms and sourcing tools.
Excellent communication and candidate engagement skills.
Organised and data-driven, with the ability to manage multiple pipelines and priorities.
Proactive, resilient, and passionate about connecting top talent with meaningful opportunities.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Various annual leave entitlements
A range of health insurance offerings to suit you and your family’s needs.
Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximize savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead.
Global Employee Assistance Programme, TELUS Health, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialised professionals who are there to support you and your family’s well-being.
Life assurance
Flexible country-specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidised travel passes, health assessments, among others.

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Hard Skills & Tools

sourcing strategiescandidate screeningtalent pipelinesdata-driven managementrecruitingtalent sourcing

Soft Skills

research skillsnetworking skillscommunication skillscandidate engagementorganizational skillsproactive attituderesiliencepassion for talent acquisition

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in human resourcesBachelor's degree in businessBachelor's degree in psychology