Talent Acquisition Sourcing Specialist

Plexus Corporation; Neenah (WI); On-site; USD 54,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Pay range transparency

Job summary

Plexus Corporation is seeking a Talent Acquisition Sourcing Specialist to partner with the Talent Acquisition Team and hiring leaders to anticipate and fill open roles across the organization. You will proactively source, engage, and pre-screen high-quality passive candidates using advanced techniques.

You will map labor market trends, promote Plexus as an employer of choice, and maintain data in ATS/CRM with attention to compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree is preferred with 2+ years related experience or equivalent.
• Proficient in advanced sourcing tools and techniques (LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search, X-Ray searches, candidate aggregators, ATS/CRM).
• Strong communication skills for compelling outreach and stakeholder collaboration.
• Analytical ability to interpret labor market trends and translate data into search strategies.
• Organizational skills to manage multiple priorities and maintain pipeline accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Hiring Leaders and Talent Acquisition Partners to qualify requirements and shape sourcing strategies.
• Actively hunt and build talent pipelines across channels using proactive sourcing techniques.
• Conduct personalized candidate outreach and initial pre-screening.
• Map labor market trends and promote Plexus employer branding.
• Maintain accurate candidate data in ATS/CRM and ensure process compliance.
• Understand Plexus business needs to pitch opportunities effectively.

Skills

Sourcing Expertise

Communication

Analytical & Research

Organizational & Priority Management

Tools & Systems

Education

Bachelor’s Degree + 2+ years experience

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

Boolean search

X-Ray searches

ATS/CRM

Job description

About us: At Plexus, our vision is to help create the products that build a better world. Driven by a passion for excellence, we partner with leading Aerospace/Defense, Healthcare/Life Sciences and Industrial companies to design, manufacture and service some of the world’s most transformative products, including advanced surgical systems, diagnostic instruments, healthcare imaging equipment, mission critical aerospace systems, and electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions. Visit Plexus.com to learn more about our unwavering commitment to our vision.

When we invest in our people, we invest in building a better world.

With a vision rooted in the wellbeing and inclusive engagement of our team members, our customers, their end users and our communities, people are the heart of what we do and who we are. It is our values that unite us and guide us in everything that we do, including how we operate, behave and interact to foster a workplace where every team member feels valued and empowered to contribute their best.

Our values include: Growing our People, Building Belonging, Innovating Responsibly, Delivering Excellence and Creating Customer Success.

As a team member, you will engage in impactful work through global collaboration and the use of emerging technologies, join an inclusive culture where every team member is valued and working toward a greater purpose, and be empowered to reach your full potential through various development programs designed to accelerate your growth.

Plexus offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support team members' wellbeing, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, retirement savings, and opportunities for professional development. We also prioritize work-life balance and offer a variety of perks to enhance the team member experience. For more information, visit our US benefits website at usbenefits.plexus.com. Our commitment to pay range transparency fosters an equitable workplace, where everyone can feel valued. The annual compensation range for this position is stated below. The salary offered within this range will be based upon the geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level. Salary Range:

$54,100.00 - $81,100.00

Purpose Statement

The Talent Acquisition Sourcing Specialist is responsible for partnering with Plexus Talent Acquisition Team, HR Business Partners, and Plexus Leadership to anticipate and meet the evolving human capital needs of Plexus and support open critical positions. By developing and executing proactive, innovative candidate attraction strategies, the Talent Acquisition Sourcing Specialist identifies, engages, and nurtures high-quality passive talent to build robust, diverse candidate pipelines for critical, niche, and hard-to-fill roles across the organization.

Key Job Accountabilities

• Effective Partnership & Consultation: Partner closely with Hiring Leaders and Talent Acquisition Partners to conduct intake meetings, qualify talent requirements, and shape scalable sourcing strategies. Serve as a trusted talent consultant by bringing forward creative recommendations, competitor intelligence, and specialized labor market perspectives to solve complex hiring needs.
• Proactive Sourcing & Pipeline Development: Actively hunt, engage, and build talent pipelines for current and future hiring priorities across all available channels. Design and execute innovative sourcing strategies utilizing advanced Boolean search, data mining, recruitment marketing, and talent communities to engage passive candidates.
• Candidate Engagement & Pre-Screening: Conduct personalized, compelling candidate outreach to communicate the value of a Plexus opportunity. Conduct initial pre-screening assessments to evaluate candidate qualifications, technical capabilities, salary expectations, career aspirations, and cultural fit prior to presenting them to hiring teams.
• Data, Market Intelligence & Branding: Conduct talent mapping and market analysis to track industry trends, competitor movements, and talent availability. Utilize sourcing analytics to monitor pipeline health, conversion rates, and sourcing effectiveness. Actively promote the employer brand across professional networks to enhance market positioning.
• Operational Excellence: Maintain precise, compliant, and up-to-date candidate data within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and Candidate Relationship Management (CRM) tools, leveraging technology and automation to optimize workflow efficiency. In addition will proactively sourcing talent from all backgrounds and diverse networks.
• Business Knowledge: Cultivate a deep understanding of the Company’s core culture, business operations, products, and services to effectively pitch opportunities and accurately assess candidates' alignment with company goals.

Qualifications

Education/ Experience Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 2 or more years of related experience is preferred. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience will be considered.

Skills & Knowledge Qualifications

• Sourcing Expertise: Demonstrated proficiency using advanced sourcing tools and techniques, including LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search strings, X-Ray searches, candidate aggregators, ATS/CRM technologies, and automated recruitment tools.
• Communication & Influence: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to craft compelling candidate outreach messages, pitch career opportunities, and collaborate effectively with senior stakeholders.
• Analytical & Research Skills: Strong research and analytical skills with a demonstrated ability to interpret labor market trends, gather competitive intelligence, and translate data into actionable search strategies.
• Organizational & Priority Management: Self-motivated and adaptable with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities, meet tight deadlines, and maintain pipeline accuracy.
• Tools & Systems: High proficiency with Microsoft Office or Google Workspace applications, HRMS platforms, CRM databases, and ATS systems.

Physical Requirements

• Professional office environment with suitable lighting, comfortable temperatures, and low noise level. May require prolonged periods of sitting at a desk, using a computer, and other office equipment. Minimal physical activity is generally involved, emphasizing the importance of good posture and ergonomic workplace arrangements.

Travel Requirements

• Less than 10% (for team meetings, networking, or campus/industry events as needed).

*This document does not represent a contract of employment and is not intended to capture every possible assignment the incumbent could be asked to perform.*

We are pleased to provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities or special requirements. If you need an application accommodation, please contact us by email at [[e-mail]](mailto:[e-mail]?subject=Application%20Accommodation%20Request). Please include your contact information and clearly describe how we can help you. This email is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Some offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing a drug screen and/or background check.