Associate Sourcing Recruiter

CDW; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

CDW is seeking an Associate Sourcing Recruiter to support the Talent Acquisition team by building diverse, high‑quality candidate pipelines for current and future roles. You will execute sourcing, conduct market research, and assist outreach under the guidance of senior team members.

This role is ideal for an early‑career recruiting professional who is developing core sourcing skills and gaining exposure to modern sourcing tools, techniques, and talent markets, with emphasis on execution,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Communications, Liberal Arts, or equivalent experience preferred.
• 1–3 years of experience in recruiting coordination, sourcing, or TA support roles.
• Experience using ATS and CRM platforms.

Responsibilities

• Execute sourcing activities using defined sourcing plans and guidance.
• Identify potential candidates through LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, and databases.
• Review resumes against defined role requirements.
• Support candidate outreach using approved messaging.
• Maintain accurate candidate records in ATS and CRM systems.
• Conduct talent research to identify target companies and skill profiles.
• Assist with market mapping and pipeline development.
• Prepare candidate research summaries and talent lists.
• Track sourcing activity to support reporting and visibility.
• Partner with Recruiters and Talent Sourcing team to align sourcing efforts.

Skills

Sourcing

Recruiting coordination

Candidate outreach

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business/Communications or equivalent

Tools

ATS

CRM

LinkedIn Recruiter

Job description

Employer Brand Relationship

At CDW, we make it happen, together. Trust, connection, and commitment are at the heart of how we work together to deliver for our customers. It's why we're coworkers, not just employees. Coworkers who genuinely believe in supporting our customers and one another. We collectively forge our path forward with a level of commitment that speaks to who we are and where we're headed. We're proud to share our story and Make Amazing Happen at CDW.

Job Summary

The Associate Sourcing Recruiter supports the Talent Acquisition team by executing sourcing and research activities that help build diverse, high-quality candidate pipelines for open and future roles. This role partners closely with the recruiting team to identify talent, conduct market research, and support candidate outreach efforts aligned to defined hiring needs.

This position is ideal for an early-career recruiting professional who is developing core sourcing skills and gaining exposure to modern sourcing tools, techniques, and talent markets. The role emphasizes execution, accuracy, responsiveness, and learning, with work performed under the guidance of more senior recruiting and sourcing team members.

What you’ll do

Sourcing Execution & Candidate Identification

• Execute sourcing activities using defined sourcing plans and guidance

• Identify potential candidates through LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, and databases

• Review resumes against defined role requirements

• Support candidate outreach using approved messaging

• Maintain accurate candidate records in ATS and CRM systems

Talent Research & Market Support

• Conduct talent research to identify target companies and skill profiles

• Assist with market mapping and pipeline development

• Prepare candidate research summaries and talent lists

• Track sourcing activity to support reporting and visibility

Collaboration & Process Support

• Partner with Recruiters and Talent Sourcing team to align sourcing efforts

• Participate in intake and calibration discussions

• Follow established sourcing processes and governance standards

• Provide feedback to support continuous improvement

What we expect of you

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Communications, Liberal Arts, or equivalent experience preferred.

• 1-3 years of experience in recruiting coordination, sourcing, or TA support roles

• Experience using ATS, CRM