Strategic Sourcing & Talent Attraction Lead

Abbott; Illinois; On-site; USD 78,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Lead to join our Talent Acquisition team in Lake County, Illinois. You will drive strategic sourcing, build talent pipelines, and elevate Abbott’s employer brand through events, marketing, and community engagement.

The role requires 6+ years of experience, 4+ years in talent acquisition or sourcing, and a Bachelor’s degree, with strong knowledge of recruiting tech, laws, and stakeholder management. Base pay ranges from $78,000 to $156,000 per year.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 6+ years of professional experience.
• 4+ years in talent acquisition, recruiting, strategic sourcing, or related roles.
• Proven ability to develop and execute proactive sourcing and talent attraction strategies.
• Experience using recruiting technologies, sourcing tools, and social media to engage talent.
• Knowledge of employment laws, regulations, and recruiting best practices.
• Strong technical aptitude and proficiency with recruiting systems and digital tools.
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail.
• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic talent sourcing and pipeline development initiatives.
• Co-lead recruiting events and develop recruitment marketing efforts.
• Build employer brand content and manage talent community engagement.
• Deliver training and guidance to recruiters on sourcing strategies and tools.
• Support GFEs, candidate accommodations, and related programs; drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Talent attraction

Recruiting technologies

Social media platforms

Stakeholder management

Confidentiality

Communication

Multi-priority management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

Phenom

SeekOut

Job description

Abbott is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Lead to join our Talent Acquisition team in Lake County, Illinois. You will drive strategic sourcing, build talent pipelines, and elevate Abbott’s employer brand through events, marketing, and community engagement.

The role requires 6+ years of experience, 4+ years in talent acquisition or sourcing, and a Bachelor’s degree, with strong knowledge of recruiting tech, laws, and stakeholder management. Base pay ranges from $78,000 to $156,000 per year.