Sourcing Lead

Kelly; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 44,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off & holidays

Professional development & recruiting

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Kelly is seeking a resourceful and results-driven Talent Sourcer to support hiring initiatives across multiple business functions. The S2 Talent Sourcer plays a critical role in developing talent pipelines, engaging passive candidates, and partnering closely with recruiters to deliver qualified talent.

This early-career role targets candidates with 1–3 years of sourcing/recruiting experience who can manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–3 years in recruiting, sourcing, staffing, talent acquisition, sales, or related field.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and organizational skills.
• Experience managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and sourcing platforms.
• Ability to independently identify and engage qualified candidates.

Responsibilities

• Source and engage active and passive candidates using LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, referrals, networking, and other talent acquisition tools.
• Build, manage, and maintain talent pipelines for high-volume and specialized positions.
• Conduct resume reviews and candidate pre-screening to assess qualifications and fit.
• Partner with recruiters and hiring managers to understand hiring demands and develop sourcing strategies.
• Execute outreach campaigns through email, phone, text, and professional networking platforms.
• Conduct initial candidate conversations and provide recommendations to recruiting partners.
• Track sourcing activity, pipeline health, and candidate engagement metrics.
• Maintain accurate and organized candidate records within the ATS.
• Assist with talent market research, competitor mapping, and workforce planning initiatives.
• Support recruitment projects and process improvement efforts as needed.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Relationship building

Self-motivation

Multitasking

Sourcing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

Indeed Resume

ATS/CRM

Boolean search

Job description

Salary: $44,000-$55,000 annually, based on experience

Reports To: Recruiting Manager

About the Role

We are seeking a resourceful and results-driven Talent Sourcer to support hiring initiatives across multiple business functions. The S2 Talent Sourcer plays a critical role in developing talent pipelines, engaging passive candidates, and partnering closely with recruiters to deliver qualified talent. This role is ideal for individuals with prior sourcing, recruiting, staffing, or talent acquisition experience who are looking to further develop their recruiting career.

Key Responsibilities

• Source and engage active and passive candidates using LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, referrals, networking, and other talent acquisition tools.
• Build, manage, and maintain talent pipelines for high-volume and specialized positions.
• Conduct resume reviews and candidate pre-screening to assess qualifications and fit.
• Partner with recruiters and hiring managers to understand hiring demands and develop sourcing strategies.
• Execute outreach campaigns through email, phone, text, and professional networking platforms.
• Conduct initial candidate conversations and provide recommendations to recruiting partners.
• Track sourcing activity, pipeline health, and candidate engagement metrics.
• Maintain accurate and organized candidate records within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• Assist with talent market research, competitor mapping, and workforce planning initiatives.
• Support recruitment projects and process improvement efforts as needed.

Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1-3 years of experience in recruiting, sourcing, staffing, talent acquisition, sales, customer service, or a related field.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and organizational skills.
• Experience managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and sourcing platforms.
• Ability to independently identify and engage qualified candidates.

Preferred

• Experience using LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed Resume, or similar sourcing tools.
• Experience working within an ATS and CRM system.
• Experience sourcing for professional, technical, operations, or high-volume roles.
• Knowledge of sourcing techniques, Boolean search methodology, and talent mapping.

Success Factors

• Strong candidate engagement and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to proactively identify talent and generate pipelines.
• Excellent attention to detail and follow-through.
• Strong problem-solving and research capabilities.
• Self-motivated with a sense of urgency and accountability.
• Metrics-driven approach to sourcing and talent acquisition.
• Comfortable working independently while collaborating across teams.
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Professional development and recruiting certifications
• Career advancement opportunities into Recruiter, Senior Sourcer, and Talent Acquisition Partner roles
• Ongoing training and mentorship

Ideal Candidate: An early-career recruiting professional with 1-3 years of sourcing, staffing, recruiting, sales, or talent acquisition experience who has demonstrated success building candidate pipelines, engaging talent, and supporting full-cycle recruiting efforts. This individual should be comfortable working independently and contributing to hiring goals with minimal supervision.