Remote Senior Talent Sourcer

Placements24; O Mente; Remote; EUR 63,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Career development

Leading-edge sourcing tools

Job summary

WhatJobs Direct, a leading recruitment consultancy, is seeking a Senior Talent Sourcer for a fully remote position. You will identify and engage top-tier talent across industries, building robust pipelines and collaborating with recruiters and hiring managers to meet client needs.

Strong Boolean search, proactive outreach, and deep market insight are essential. You will work remotely, leveraging advanced tools and your network to support nationwide hiring initiatives and drive successful

Qualifications

• 4+ years in talent sourcing or recruitment.
• Strong expertise in Boolean search and data-driven sourcing.
• Proficient with LinkedIn Recruiter and sourcing tools.
• Experience with ATS/CRM and candidate data management.
• Remote work readiness and strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute data-driven sourcing strategies for key roles.
• Utilize Boolean search, x-ray searching, and other methods across platforms.
• Build and maintain candidate pipelines across disciplines.
• Conduct initial outreach, screening and qualification of candidates.
• Collaborate with recruiters and hiring managers to refine role requirements.
• Maintain accurate candidate data in the ATS/CRM.
• Provide market intelligence on talent availability and compensation trends.
• Act as a brand ambassador to ensure a positive candidate experience.
• Identify new sourcing channels and recruitment tech.
• Mentor junior sourcers as needed.

Skills

Boolean search

Cold outreach

Candidate engagement

Sourcing strategy

Networking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

ATS

CRM software

Job description

About the Role

WhatJobs Direct, a leading recruitment consultancy, is seeking a highly skilled Senior Talent Sourcer for a fully remote position. This role is critical in identifying and engaging with top-tier talent across various industries for our diverse client base. As a remote-first professional, you will leverage advanced sourcing techniques, cutting-edge tools, and your extensive network to build robust talent pipelines for hard-to-fill roles. You will work independently, collaborate virtually with recruitment teams and hiring managers, and contribute significantly to the success of our clients' hiring initiatives. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of the talent market, exceptional Boolean search capabilities, and a passion for uncovering hidden talent. This is an excellent opportunity to make a substantial impact on talent acquisition strategies from anywhere, contributing to the growth and success of businesses nationwide. Join our remote team and redefine how top talent is discovered and engaged.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute creative and data-driven sourcing strategies to identify passive and active candidates for critical roles.


• Utilize advanced Boolean search techniques, x-ray searching, and other innovative methods across various platforms (LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, niche sites, social media).


• Build and maintain talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs across multiple disciplines and seniority levels.


• Conduct initial candidate outreach, screening, and qualification to assess suitability and interest.


• Collaborate closely with Recruiters and Hiring Managers to understand role requirements and candidate profiles.


• Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate data within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and other relevant tools.


• Provide market intelligence on talent availability, compensation trends, and sourcing challenges.


• Act as a brand ambassador for our client and their companies, ensuring a positive candidate experience.


• Identify and recommend new sourcing channels and recruitment technologies.


• Mentor and guide junior sourcers or recruitment coordinators as needed.

Requirements

• A minimum of 4 years of experience in talent sourcing, recruitment, or a related field, with a strong focus on passive candidate engagement.


• Expertise in advanced sourcing techniques, particularly Boolean search and database mining.


• Proficiency with LinkedIn Recruiter and other professional networking and sourcing tools.


• Experience using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and CRM software.


• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills, essential for a remote role.


• Ability to work independently, manage priorities effectively, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.


• A proactive, curious, and results-oriented mindset.


• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Communications, or a related field is preferred for this remote position, drawing on the broad reach from areas like **Queenstown, Eastern Cape**.


• Experience in sourcing for technical or specialized roles is a significant advantage.

Benefits

• A competitive annual salary of R.


• Fully remote work opportunity, providing ultimate flexibility and work-life balance.


• Direct impact on key hiring initiatives for a wide range of clients.


• Be part of an innovative and forward-thinking recruitment consultancy.


• Access to leading-edge sourcing tools and technologies.


• Opportunities for professional development and career progression in talent acquisition.