US Talent Sourcer Professional

Applied Materials, Inc.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials, Inc. in Bengaluru is seeking a proactive US Talent Sourcer to support hiring initiatives for the United States.

The role focuses on identifying, attracting, and engaging top talent for technical and non-technical roles, with emphasis on sourcing strategies, market mapping, candidate engagement, and contractor-to-full-time conversion programs. The position is contract-based through third-party payroll, requiring collaboration with recruiters, HRBP, and hiring managers to manage

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in HR, business administration, or related field.
• 4+ years of sourcing experience supporting US recruitment.
• Experience with LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search, X-Ray search, and talent mapping.

Responsibilities

• Source qualified candidates through multiple channels and build talent pipelines.
• Perform initial outreach and screen candidates for job requirements.
• Identify contractors with conversion potential and manage contractor-to-full-time discussions.

Skills

LinkedIn Recruiter

Boolean search

X-Ray search

Talent mapping

US time zones

Communication

Contractor-to-full-time experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

ATS/CRM platforms

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a proactive and results-driven US Talent Sourcer to support hiring initiatives across the United States. The individual will be responsible for identifying, attracting, and engaging top talent for technical and non-technical roles. The role requires expertise in sourcing strategies, market mapping, candidate engagement, and contractor-to-full-time conversion programs. The ideal candidate should have strong experience supporting US recruitment teams and working across multiple hiring priorities in a fast-paced environment. US Talent Sourcer This is Contract position through 3rd party payroll.

Location: Bangalore

Key Responsibilities

Talent Sourcing Pipeline Development

• Source qualified candidates through LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, networking platforms, internal databases, referrals, and other sourcing channels.
• Build and maintain strong talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs.
• Conduct market mapping, competitor analysis, and talent intelligence research.
• Develop innovative sourcing strategies to identify passive candidates.
• Partner with recruiters and hiring managers to understand hiring requirements and talent availability.

Candidate Engagement

• Perform initial outreach and candidate engagement activities.
• Screen candidate profiles against job requirements and share qualified talent with recruiters.
• Maintain a positive candidate experience throughout the sourcing process.
• Track candidate activity and maintain accurate records in ATS and CRM systems.

Contractor Conversion Management

• Identify and maintain a pipeline of high-performing contractors eligible for conversion to full-time employment.
• Partner with hiring managers, HRBP and recruiters to track contractor performance and conversion readiness.
• Monitor contractor tenure, eligibility criteria, and conversion timelines.
• Facilitate contractor-to-full-time hiring discussions and support offer planning.
• Maintain regular reporting on contractor conversion metrics, success rates, and upcoming conversion opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and workforce regulations related to contractor conversions.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Work closely with Recruiters and hiring managers
• Provide sourcing updates, talent market insights, and hiring progress reports.
• Support diversity hiring initiatives and strategic workforce planning efforts.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 4+ years of sourcing experience supporting US recruitment.
• Strong expertise in LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search, X-Ray search, and talent mapping.
• Experience sourcing technical and/or engineering talent for US-based positions.
• Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and CRM platforms.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in US time zones.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting Semiconductor, Manufacturing, Engineering, IT, or Technology hiring.
• Knowledge of US employment practices, labor market trends, and immigration/work authorization considerations.
• Experience managing contractor workforce programs and contractor-to-permanent employee conversions.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills.

Success Metrics

• Quality and volume of candidate pipelines generated.
• Weekly submission and interview conversion
• Time-to-submit and time-to-fill improvements.
• Candidate response and engagement rates.
• Contractor-to-full-time conversion rates and successful onboarding metrics.

This role description notes an opportunity to play a critical part in building high-quality talent pipelines and driving successful contractor conversion programs to support business growth across the United States.

Additional Information

Time Type: Full time

Employee Type: Temporary Worker

Travel: No

Relocation Eligible: Yes