Talent Sourcing Specialist – Human Resources

WashU IT

Talent Sourcing Specialist building candidate pipelines for Washington University in St. Louis.

Posted 9/4/2026full-timeSt. Louis • Montana • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $21 - $33 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in talent acquisition through effective candidate sourcing, pipeline management, and employer branding initiatives. Proficient in utilizing AI, ATS, and social media to enhance recruitment strategies and improve candidate experiences.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Recruitment SourcingApplicant Tracking Systems (ATS)AI Candidate SourcingTalent PipeliningEmployer Branding

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Hard Skills

Boolean Search TechniquesCandidate SourcingTalent IntelligenceWorkforce AnalyticsRecruitment Marketing

Soft Skills

Excellent Verbal CommunicationExcellent Written Communication

Tools & Technologies

Applicant Tracking SystemsHR SoftwareMicrosoft Office SuiteSocial Media Channels

Industry Keywords

Talent AcquisitionCandidate EngagementJob Posting ExpendituresCommunity OutreachSourcing Metrics

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Source candidates using AI, resume databases, LinkedIn, Boolean search techniques, and social media
Build and maintain talent pipelines for critical and hard-to-fill positions
Identify prospective candidates for current and future hiring needs
Collaborate with talent acquisition consultants and hiring managers to understand position requirements and develop sourcing strategies
Create prospect lists and maintain candidate information in the applicant tracking system and internal databases
Support candidate outreach campaigns through email, social media, and sourcing platforms
Post positions on professional job boards and support talent acquisition marketing efforts
Support employer branding initiatives through digital and social media channels
Collaborate with the talent acquisition team on openings, anticipated hiring needs, and talent market opportunities
Provide account management support for contracted sourcing and advertising platforms and track job posting expenditures
Support communications with hiring managers, applicants, and advertising vendors
Assist with job fairs and community outreach events
Use labor market information, talent intelligence, and sourcing metrics to improve talent acquisition outcomes and candidate experience
Track and analyze sourcing effectiveness, pipeline activity, candidate engagement, and talent acquisition marketing efforts
Identify opportunities to improve candidate and hiring manager experience and provide market trend updates
Submit activity reports in a timely manner
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate degree or combination of education and experience may substitute for minimum education
Equivalent of an associate degree with two years of experience in talent acquisition candidate sourcing and name generation or a related area, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
2 years of experience in Recruitment Sourcing, Recruitment, or a related area
Knowledge of AI to support candidate sourcing, social networks, professional sites, and resume databases
Hands-on experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and HR software, preferably Workday
Ability to review job descriptions to develop keyword Boolean searches
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, applicant tracking systems, internet search tools, and social media channels
Experience supporting employer branding, recruitment marketing, social media engagement, or talent pipelining initiatives preferred
Familiarity with talent intelligence, workforce analytics, CRM platforms, or talent community management
No specific certification/professional license required
A driver's license is not required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Up to 22 days of vacation
10 recognized holidays
Sick time
Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance
Free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees
Defined contribution 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan, with employee and university contributions starting at 7%
Wellness challenges
Annual health screenings
Mental health resources
Mindfulness programs and courses
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Financial resources
Access to dietitians
4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child
Family care resources for childcare needs
Adult care resources
Tuition covered for employee and family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years