Recruiting Coordinator/ Talent Sourcer

Burnett Specialists Staffing | Recruiting; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company ownership through ESOP

Job summary

A staffing and recruiting firm in Austin is seeking a proactive Recruiting Coordinator/Talent Sourcer to enhance their executive recruiting practice. This role focuses on sourcing both passive and active candidates through innovative research techniques. The ideal candidate will have at least 1-2 years of experience in recruiting and sourcing, along with strong communication skills and familiarity with tools such as LinkedIn Recruiter. This position offers the opportunity for career growth and a chance to influence the recruitment process significantly.

Qualifications

• 1-2+ years of experience in candidate sourcing, recruiting, or talent research.
• Proficiency with Boolean search techniques and LinkedIn Recruiter.
• Excellent spelling, grammar, written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Own the sourcing process by identifying and engaging candidates.
• Conduct targeted candidate sourcing and market research.
• Maintain consistent follow-up with prospects.

Skills

Candidate sourcing

Recruiting experience

Boolean search skills

Communication skills

Outlook calendar management

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

Google

Applicant Tracking System

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a highly proactive and research-driven Recruiting Coordinator / Talent Sourcer to support our executive recruiting practice. This role is critical to the success of our searches and requires strong sourcing expertise, independent initiative, and the ability to identify and engage high-caliber passive candidates. Burnett Specialists is consistently ranked the #1 Direct Hire Placement Firm in Austin by the Austin Business Journal Book of Lists, underscoring our commitment to delivering exceptional talent and measurable outcomes for clients.

Responsibilities

• Own the sourcing process by identifying and engaging passive and active candidates through strategic outreach and creative research methods.
• Conduct targeted candidate sourcing and market research to identify, attract, and qualify top talent for current and future searches.
• Utilize Boolean search techniques across LinkedIn Recruiter, Google, and ATS systems.
• Craft compelling outreach messages to attract high-quality candidates.
• Maintain consistent follow-up with prospects and nurture long-term relationships.
• Deliver a friendly and personal candidate experience from the initial application to the offer process.
• Coordinate interviews with hiring managers and interview panels, along with follow-ups and debriefs.
• Independently manage the full pre-employment screening process, including initiating and tracking background checks, verifying education and employment history, and conducting reference checks.
• Log candidate information in our Applicant Tracking System and other internal databases.
• Manage the applicant search process by placing job advertisements, contacting recruiters, networking and using job sites.

Qualifications and Skills

• 1-2+ years of experience in candidate sourcing, recruiting, or talent research.
• Boolean search experience and proficiency with LinkedIn Recruiter.
• Strong Outlook calendar management, Zoom, and Teams coordination experience.
• Must have excellent spelling, grammar, written and verbal communication skills.
• The ideal candidate is naturally curious, resourceful, organized, and confident reaching out to senior-level professionals.

The Benefits

• Become a company owner through our ESOP!