Sr Talent Acquisition Sourcer

Apex Systems, LLC; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

9-month contract

Job summary

Apex Systems is seeking an Executive Search Sourcer, Technology, for a 9-month contract to lead research and sourcing phases of executive searches for technology leadership roles. You will map markets, build pipelines, and provide market intelligence to support recruitment decisions.

The role emphasizes targeted outreach, calibration with recruiters, and handoff of qualified candidates to Principal Executive Recruiters. Remote work is available within the U.S. market.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 7–10 years in talent acquisition, executive research, sourcing, or search.
• Experience supporting senior-level or executive technology searches.

Responsibilities

• Lead intake and discovery with a Principal Executive Recruiter and hiring leader to understand business context and desired outcomes.
• Translate requirements into focused sourcing strategies and target profiles.
• Conduct executive research, organizational mapping, and market intelligence to identify prospective technology leaders.
• Develop and maintain high-quality, diverse executive talent pipelines for critical technology leadership roles.
• Engage prospective executive candidates through thoughtful, personalized outreach.

Skills

Executive Talent Research

Search Strategy Development

Talent Mapping & Market Intelligence

Competitive & Organizational Research

Boolean Search & Advanced Search

Executive Candidate Engagement

Profile Calibration

Technology Industry Knowledge

Executive Recruiter Partnership

Inclusive Sourcing Strategies

Data Analysis & Talent Insights

Recruiting Systems (CRM/ATS)

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

CRM platforms

Applicant Tracking Systems

Recruiting Systems (CRM/ATS)

Job description

# Sr Talent Acquisition SourcerApply**Job#: 3054254****Job Description:**Our client is seeking an **Executive Search Sourcer, Technology**. This is a 9 month contract role. If you are interested please send your resume to Ryan, [e-mail]**Job Description:****Summary**The Executive Sourcer, Technology leads the research and sourcing phases of executive searches for critical technology leadership roles. Working in close partnership with Principal Executive Recruiters and hiring leaders, this role translates business and leadership needs into focused search strategies, target markets, and qualified executive talent pipelines.The Executive Sourcer applies advanced research methods, competitive intelligence, organizational mapping, and personalized outreach to identify and engage executive talent. The role provides market insight, calibrates profiles with search partners, and hands off qualified, interested candidates to the Principal Executive Recruiter for assessment and progression through the executive recruiting process.**Primary Duties and Responsibilities*** · Lead intake and discovery with the Principal Executive Recruiter and hiring leader to understand the business context, leadership need, success profile, search guardrails, and desired outcomes.* · Translate search requirements into a focused sourcing strategy, including target companies, feeder roles, relevant industries, leadership profiles, and agreed trade-offs.* · Conduct executive research, organizational mapping, competitor analysis, and market intelligence to identify prospective technology leaders.* · Develop and maintain high-quality, diverse executive talent pipelines for critical technology leadership roles.* · Present researched profiles for calibration, incorporate feedback, and refine the search strategy and target profile as needed.* · Engage prospective executive candidates through thoughtful, personalized outreach that explains the leadership opportunity and business impact.* · Evaluate initial interest and relevant experience to identify qualified, interested, and available candidates for recruiter review.* · Provide the Principal Executive Recruiter with clear candidate context, research findings, outreach history, and market insights at handoff.* · Deliver practical market intelligence on talent availability, competitor structures, leadership profiles, and sourcing constraints to support search decisions.* · Maintain accurate research, outreach, candidate status, and pipeline information in executive recruiting systems and tools.* · Track sourcing progress, response rates, pipeline strength, and time to qualified slate to identify risks and adjust the search approach.* · Champion inclusive research and sourcing practices that broaden access to executive talent.* · Contribute to improvements in executive research methods, sourcing tools, market intelligence, and recruiter handoff practices.**Qualifications*** Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.* · Minimum 7-10 years of talent acquisition, executive research, sourcing, or search experience, including experience supporting senior-level or executive technology searches.* · Demonstrated ability to identify and engage VP-level and other senior technology leaders.* · Strong understanding of technology functions, leadership structures, feeder roles, and relevant talent markets.* · Experience building target company lists, conducting organizational mapping, and producing competitor and talent market research.* · Expertise in Boolean search, advanced sourcing techniques, executive search tools, LinkedIn Recruiter, CRM platforms, and applicant tracking systems.* · Strong candidate engagement, relationship-building, networking, and personalized outreach skills.* · Ability to synthesize research and market information into clear recommendations for executive recruiters and hiring leaders.* · Strong judgment and ability to calibrate executive profiles against defined search criteria and business needs.* · Demonstrated ability to manage multiple searches, shifting priorities, and detailed research work simultaneously.* · Strong written and verbal communication skills with executive-level audiences.* · Ability to work independently with a high degree of discretion, confidentiality, accuracy, and follow-through.* · Knowledge of employment laws and inclusive executive sourcing practices.**Skills / Proficiency Level*** · Executive Talent Research & Sourcing - Expert* · Search Strategy Development - Expert* · Talent Mapping & Market Intelligence - Expert* · Competitive & Organizational Research - Expert* · Boolean Search & Advanced Search Techniques - Expert* · Executive Candidate Engagement - Expert* · Profile Calibration - Advanced* · Technology Industry Knowledge - Advanced* · Executive Recruiter & Hiring Leader Partnership - Advanced* · Inclusive Sourcing Strategies - Advanced* · Data Analysis & Talent Insights - Advanced* · Recruiting Systems (CRM/ATS) - Advanced* · Candidate Handoff & Search Documentation - Advanced**Success Measures*** · Quality, relevance, and diversity of researched executive technology talent pipelines.* · Speed from intake to calibrated target profile and qualified candidate slate.* · Candidate outreach response and engagement rates.* · Quality and readiness of candidates handed off to the Principal Executive Recruiter.* · Usefulness and accuracy of market intelligence provided during the search.* · Executive recruiter and hiring leader satisfaction with research, sourcing, and handoff support.* · Accuracy and completeness of search documentation, pipeline status, and sourcing activity.EEO EmployerApex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at [e-mail] or 844-463-6178. *Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.**Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Everforth Apex and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at https://www.apexsystems.com/privacy-policy**Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.**Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.**If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [e-mail] or 804-523-8228. Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.**UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex Systems.***Employee Type:** Contract**Remote:** Yes**Location:** Remote-south Carolina, SC, US**Job Type:****Date Posted:** September 30, 2026**Pay Range:** $38 - $44 per hour