Specialist, Americas Talent Acquisition Sourcing

Bain & Co.; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 71,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Bain & Company is hiring a Specialist, Sourcing in Chicago, IL. You will independently develop and execute targeted sourcing strategies, identify prospective candidates, and provide market insights to support hiring decisions.

You will build strong talent pipelines across Bain’s practices, engaging passive talent and collaborating with recruiters and account teams to meet priority talent needs. Hybrid work requires in-office presence at least 3 days per week.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in talent sourcing or headhunting.
• Strong candidate research and assessment skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Proactive, organized, and able to manage priorities.
• Comfortable using MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Partner with recruiters and hiring managers to tailor sourcing strategies for roles.
• Identify and assess candidates, providing recommendations to teams.
• Develop sourcing strategies across Bain practices and functions.
• Use LinkedIn, SeekOut, and Avature to identify talent and share market insights.
• Engage candidates through outreach and build relationships for Bain opportunities.
• Maintain pipelines of qualified candidates for current and future needs.

Skills

Candidate research

Head-hunting

Stakeholder management

Communication

Sourcing strategies

Organization

Tools

LinkedIn

SeekOut

Avature

SharePoint

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Specialist, Sourcing

Location: Chicago, Illinois, United States

WHAT MAKES US A GREAT PLACE TO WORK

We are proud to be consistently recognized as one of the world’s best places to work. We are currently the top ranked consulting firm on Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work list and have earned the #1 overall spot a record seven times. Extraordinary teams are at the heart of our business strategy, but these don’t happen by chance. They require intentional focus on bringing together a broad set of backgrounds, cultures, experiences, perspectives, and skills in a supportive and inclusive work environment. We hire people with exceptional talent and create an environment in which every individual can thrive professionally and personally.

WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

You’ll join Bain’s Sourcing Center of Excellence, working closely with recruiters, hiring managers, and account managers across our business. Reporting to the Regional Lead, Sourcing, you’ll collaborate with stakeholders to understand their hiring priorities, develop targeted sourcing strategies, and identify exceptional talent across a range of practices and functions.

WHERE YOU’LL FIT WITHIN THE TEAM

As a Specialist, Sourcing, you’ll play a key role in helping Bain attract top talent for priority positions across our business. You’ll independently develop and execute sourcing strategies, identify and engage prospective candidates, and provide valuable talent market insights to support hiring decisions. You’ll combine your knowledge of sourcing techniques, market trends, and industry best practices with a proactive, relationship-driven approach to build strong talent pipelines and contribute to an exceptional candidate experience.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Partner with recruiters, hiring managers, and account managers to understand talent needs and develop tailored sourcing strategies for specific roles and skill sets.
• Identify and assess prospective candidates against role requirements, providing thoughtful recommendations and insights to hiring teams.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies across Bain’s practices and functions while building deeper expertise in selected areas.
• Use sourcing platforms and tools, including LinkedIn, SeekOut, and Avature, to identify relevant talent and share market insights with recruiters.
• Engage prospective candidates through personalized outreach, professional networking, and targeted communications to build relationships and generate interest in Bain opportunities.
• Communicate role requirements and Bain’s value proposition effectively, supporting recruiters throughout the candidate screening and engagement process.
• Build and maintain pipelines of qualified candidates for current and future hiring needs, nurturing long-term relationships with passive talent.
• Partner with hiring teams to understand sector-specific talent requirements and translate market research into actionable sourcing insights.
• Monitor sourcing progress, proactively identify potential challenges, and adjust strategies in collaboration with recruiters and team leadership.
• Establish trusted relationships with recruiters, hiring managers, and search leads by consistently delivering relevant candidate recommendations and responding to feedback.
• Stay informed about sourcing trends, tools, and best practices, identifying opportunities to improve sourcing processes and team effectiveness.

ABOUT YOU

• You have relevant experience in talent sourcing or headhunting and can independently develop and execute sourcing strategies.
• You bring strong candidate research and assessment skills, with the ability to identify talent aligned with specific role and team requirements.
• You are confident engaging prospective candidates and communicating opportunities clearly and persuasively.
• You have excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and bring activities to successful resolution.
• You are proactive, self-motivated, and organized, with a logical approach to problem-solving and managing competing priorities.
• You work well in a collaborative environment and build trusted relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.
• You are comfortable using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications

• Four or more years of relevant experience in sourcing or headhunting.
• Knowledge of current sourcing tools, technologies, and industry best practices.
• Experience sourcing candidates for technology or consulting roles.
• Familiarity with SharePoint and human resources information systems.

Working Arrangement

Hybrid: This role follows a hybrid model, requiring in-office presence at least 3 days per week.

US COMPENSATION INFORMATION

Compensation for this role includes base salary, annual discretionary performance bonus, 401(k) plan with an annual employer contribution based on years of service and Bain’s best in class benefits package (details listed below). Some local governments in the United States require a good-faith, reasonable salary range to be included in job postings for open roles. The estimated annualized compensation for this role is as follows:

• In Illinois, the good-faith, reasonable annualized full-time salary range for this role is between $70,500 - $84,500. Placement within this range will vary based on several factors including, but not limited to experience, education, licensure/certifications, training and skill level.
• Annual discretionary performance bonus
• This role may also be eligible for other elements of discretionary compensation
• 4.5% 401(k) company contribution, which increases after 3 years of service and is 100% vested upon start date

Bain & Company's comprehensive benefits and wellness program is designed to help employees achieve personal independence, protection and stability in the areas most important to you and your family.

• Bain pays 100% individual employee premiums for medical, dental and vision programs, offering one of the most comprehensive medical plans for employees without impacting your paycheck
• Generous paid time off, including parental leave, sick leave and paid holidays
• Fully vested 401(k) company contribution
• Paid Life and Long-Term Disability insurance