TA Sourcing Specialist

Yale University; New Haven (CT); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Yale University in New Haven seeks a strategic recruitment professional to enhance talent sourcing across the university. The role drives sourcing strategy, partner engagement, and candidate outreach to meet workforce plans.

You will use modern tools, conduct thorough pre-screening, and maintain candidate data while collaborating with TA Partners to represent Yale at events and build strong agency relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and four years of professional HR experience or equivalent.
• Strong research capabilities and talent sourcing expertise.
• Data analytics skills to translate insights into strategies.
• Experience with ATS Workday and CRM Phenom.
• Commitment to DEIB in the workplace.
• Excellent organizational and prioritization abilities.

Responsibilities

• Participate in intake meetings with the TA Partner and Hiring Manager to define needs.
• Develop and execute end-to-end sourcing strategy.
• Advise on posting content and platforms for opportunities.
• Identify potential candidates to meet demand.
• Utilize sourcing tools and methodologies to find passive candidates.
• Review resumes and pre-screen candidates.
• Monitor sourcing strategy effectiveness and maintain candidate database.
• Collaborate with TA Partners to represent Yale at events.

Skills

Research skills

Data analytics

Workday ATS

DEIB knowledge

Organization skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Working at Yale means contributing to a better tomorrow. Whether you are a current resident of our New Haven-based community, eligible for opportunities through the New Haven Hiring Initiative, or a newcomer, interested in exploring all that Yale has to offer, your talents and contributions are welcome. Discover your opportunities at Yale!

Required Skills And Abilities

• Strong research capabilities, adept at uncovering talent in competitive markets.
• Proficiency in data analytics, capable of translating insights into actionable recruitment strategies.
• Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) such as Workday and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tools like Phenom.
• Knowledge of DEIB principles and practices, with a commitment to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.

Principal Responsibilities

• Participate in intake meeting with the TA Partner and Hiring Manager to understand needs and consult on sourcing, as needed, based on their request. 2. Develop and execute sourcing strategy. 3. Partner with functional leaders/TA Partners to ensure long-term strategic sourcing plans are aligned with established workforce plans. 4. Advise Hiring Managers on posting content and platforms, and work with TA Partners and service providers to post opportunities on internal and external sources. 5. Identify and obtain information about potential candidates to meet demand. 6. Leverage cutting-edge sourcing tools and methodologies to source passive candidates. 7. Review resumes/applications for minimum and differentiating qualifications as part of the initial candidate pre-screening. 8. Monitor and document sourcing strategy effectiveness, in partnership with TA Partner and Hiring Manager. 9. Maintain and update the database of candidates. 10.Monitor and report on the quality and quantity of resumes on a daily/weekly basis. 11. Evaluate candidate quality yields by source and manage future investments accordingly. 12. Team up with the TA Partners to represent Yale University at events and demonstrate enthusiastic engagement with potential applicants or candidates. 13. Establish and nurture relationships with agencies and hiring programs for targeted positions. Required Education and Experience Bachelor’s Degree and four years of professional human resources experience or an equivalent education or experience in a related field.

Job Posting Date

09/21/2026

Job Category

Professional

Bargaining Unit

NON

Compensation Grade

Administration & Operations

Compensation Grade Profile

Manager; Program Leader (24)

Salary Range

$68,000.00 - $120,500.00

Time Type

Full time

Duration Type

Staff

Work Model

Hybrid

Background Check Requirements

All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.

Health Requirements

Certain positions have associated health requirements based on specific job responsibilities. These may include vaccinations, tests, or examinations, as required by law, regulation, or university policy.

Posting Disclaimer

Salary offers are determined by a candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education in relation to the position requirements, along with the role’s grade profile and current internal and external market conditions.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring department.

The University is committed to basing judgments concerning the admission, education, and employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities and seeks to attract to its faculty, staff, and student body qualified persons from a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives. In accordance with this policy and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual’s sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran.

Inquiries concerning Yale's Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment may be referred to the Office of Institutional Equity and Accessibility (OIEA).

Note

Yale University is a tobacco-free campus.