Specialist Sourcer

Cresta; Colombia; A distancia; COP 44.694.025 - 53.534.602; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Paid time off

Career development opportunities

Flexible holidays

Descripción de la vacante

A leading staffing company in Colombia is seeking a Specialist Sourcer to lead candidate discovery and engagement for recruitment. This remote position involves utilizing advanced sourcing techniques to identify top technical talent for the construction and engineering sectors. Candidates should have experience in high-volume sourcing, excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach. The role offers a competitive salary and the flexibility to work from home while developing your career in recruitment.

Formación

• 2+ years of experience in high-volume talent sourcing or recruitment.
• Proven track record of engaging passive candidates effectively.
• Professional English communication skills (B2-C1 level).

Responsabilidades

• Execute active sourcing using Boolean logic to identify talent.
• Engage with potential candidates through personalized outreach.
• Maintain candidate database accuracy and integrity.

Conocimientos

Boolean search expertise

Digital marketing literacy

Candidate engagement

Attention to detail

Resilience

Educación

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Herramientas

Google Workspace

Recruit CRM

Descripción del empleo

Specialist Sourcer

Welcome to Cresta! We are a leading staffing company specializing in tailored recruitment solutions for US-based construction, architecture, and engineering (AEC) firms. We pride ourselves on our extensive network, industry expertise, and our ability to connect innovative firms with top‑tier technical talent. At Cresta, we don't just find candidates; we identify the professionals who will shape the future of construction.

Job Summary:

We are looking for a Specialist Sourcer to lead the initial discovery and engagement phase of our recruitment cycle. In this role, you will be a strategic partner to our recruiters, using advanced research techniques—including AI‑powered sourcing and automated discovery tools— alongside creative outreach to identify high‑caliber talent that isn't always visible on the surface. We are looking for someone with a high level of intellectual curiosity, resilience, and strong interpersonal skills to engage candidates and build sustainable talent pipelines. If you are a natural researcher who enjoys the "hunt" for the perfect profile and thrives in a fast‑paced, goal‑oriented environment, you belong on our team.

Responsibilities (What the day‑to‑day looks like)

In this role, you will be responsible for:

Strategic Sourcing & Market Mapping:

• Execute active sourcing using Boolean logic, resume databases, and digital networks to identify top‑tier talent for the AEC industry.
• Leverage AI‑driven sourcing tools and automated search platforms to enhance candidate discovery, streamline screening workflows, and improve outreach personalization.
• Perform deep‑dive market research to understand talent availability and map out potential candidates in specific geographic and technical sectors.
• Post and manage vacancies across multiple platforms, ensuring our job ads reach the right niche communities and professional groups.
• SEO & Performance Optimization: Apply SEO principles to job titles and descriptions to improve organic visibility and ranking on LinkedIn and other hiring platforms.

Engagement & Relationship Management:

• Act as the first point of contact for potential candidates, delivering personalized and compelling outreach that reflects Crestas professional brand.
• Guide interested professionals toward our CRM platform, ensuring a smooth transition into the formal application process.
• Maintain active communication with High‑Potential Talent to keep our internal pipeline warm for future opportunities.

Candidate Screening & Data Integrity:

• Review applications and portfolios with a high attention to detail to ensure technical alignment with client requirements.
• Categorize and manage candidates within Recruit CRM, ensuring all notes, tags, and status updates are accurate and real‑time.
• Collaborate with the Marketing team to coordinate visual assets that enhance our job postings’ engagement rates.

Internal Collaboration:

• Participate in calibration syncs with Recruiters and Operations Managers to refine candidate profiles based on real‑time project feedback.
• Share data‑driven insights on sourcing performance and talent trends to help optimize our recruitment strategies.

Qualifications and Requirements (What we are looking for)

Background & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Business Administration, Psychology, or International Relations.
• 2+ years of experience in high‑volume talent sourcing, executive search, or specialized recruitment research.
• Proven track record of identifying and engaging passive candidates through advanced Boolean search, LinkedIn Recruiter, and alternative digital sourcing channels.
• Expertise in Pipeline Management: Experience managing the top‑of‑the‑funnel stages, ensuring a constant and qualified flow of candidates into a CRM/ATS.
• Digital Marketing & SEO Literacy: Experience applying SEO principles to job postings or digital content to increase organic reach and platform ranking.
• Industry Familiarity: Previous experience sourcing for technical industries (Architecture, Engineering, or Construction - AEC) is highly preferred but not mandatory.

Technical Proficiency:

• English Proficiency (B2 - C1): Professional written and verbal communication is essential for candidate outreach and team reporting.
• Software Mastery: Expertise in Google Workspace (Sheets, Docs, Drive) and familiarity with CRM/ATS systems (Recruit CRM or similar).
• Digital Agility: Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new sourcing tools and social media engagement tactics.

Organizational and Time Management Skills:

• Ability to manage multiple recruitment projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
• Strong time management and prioritization skills to meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Proactive and results‑oriented approach to achieving recruitment goals.

Soft Skills:

• Resilience: A positive attitude toward high‑volume outreach and the "hunt" for difficult‑to‑find profiles.
• Attention to Detail: Precision in evaluating resumes and maintaining database hygiene.
• Proactivity: A self‑starter mindset focused on meeting pipeline goals and improving sourcing efficiency.

Working Conditions

• Work Schedule: Full‑time, 40 hours per week. Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. New York, EST
• Work Settings: 100 % Remote
• Salary: $1,200 Monthly
• Paid time off
• Enjoy All of Colombian national holidays, All 18 of them!! You’ll be able to arrange them and organize them however it works better for you.
• Career development opportunities.