Talent Acquisition Sourcing Specialist (Temporary; 3 months)

Headlands Research, Inc.; United States; Remote; Full time

Job summary

Une entreprise de recherche clinique recherche un spécialiste en acquisition de talents pour un poste temporaire à distance de 3 mois. Ce rôle se concentre sur l'identification et l'engagement de talents dans le domaine de la recherche clinique, ainsi que sur la création et l'entretien de pipelines de candidats pour des besoins de recrutement futurs. Si vous avez de l'expérience dans l'engagement de candidats passifs et que vous êtes passionné par l'amélioration des résultats de santé, cette opportunité est faite pour vous.

Qualifications

• 2+ ans d'expérience en recrutements dans le secteur santé ou recherche clinique.
• Expertise dans l'engagement des candidats passifs.
• Compétences en communication et relation interpersonnelle élevées.

Responsibilities

• Identifier et engager des talents pour plusieurs rôles dans le domaine de la recherche.
• Maintenir des relations chaleureuses avec des candidats qualifiés.
• Collaborer avec les partenaires de talents pour la planification à long terme.

Skills

Communication

Engagement téléphonique

Analyse des stratégies de sourcing

Créativité

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

ATS

Job description

Overview

Location: Remote in the United States

Schedule:Temporary | Full-time (3 months) | Monday–Friday

Pay Range: $28 – $31.25/hour, based on experience

The Role:

Headlands Research is seeking a remote Talent Acquisition Sourcing Specialist for a 3-month temporary position (no potential to extend).

At Headlands Research, our people are our greatest asset—and that starts with you. As a Talent Acquisition Sourcing Specialist, your mission is to uncover exceptional talent for our rapidly growing network of clinical research sites. You won’t just fill roles; you’ll proactively build relationships, establish long-term pipelines, and connect with professionals who may not yet be looking—but who could be the perfect fit tomorrow.

This role is ideal for someone energized by phone outreach, skilled in engaging passive candidates, and passionate about contributing to a mission that improves healthcare outcomes through cutting-edge research.

Responsibilities

Candidate Sourcing & Outreach

• Proactively identify and engage top talent across clinical, operational, and administrative roles in the research space.
• Spend substantial time on the phone speaking directly with passive candidates to share Headlands' mission, learn about their career goals, and assess alignment with future opportunities.
• Use a variety of tools (LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, ATS, referrals, cold calls) to generate talent pipelines across multiple geographies—especially in markets where we are not yet actively hiring but anticipate future growth.

Pipeline Development

• Cultivate and maintain warm relationships with qualified candidates for roles we frequently hire (e.g., Clinical Research Coordinators, Research Assistants, Investigators), as well as niche and location-specific roles.
• Keep pipelines active and well-documented for future hiring needs, ensuring candidates remain engaged and informed.

Collaboration & Strategy

• Partner with Senior Talent Acquisition Partner and managers to understand long-term workforce planning needs.
• Track market trends, identify competitor talent pools, and recommend sourcing strategies based on data and candidate feedback.
• Help shape recruitment messaging, outreach campaigns, and employer branding efforts to attract high-quality talent.

Systems & Documentation

• Maintain accurate candidate records and notes in the Applicant Tracking System (iCIMS/Greenhouse).
• Generate reports on pipeline activity, outreach metrics, and sourcing performance on a regular basis.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in recruiting, sourcing, or talent acquisition within the healthcare, clinical research, or life sciences industries.
• Experience engaging passive candidates through cold calling, email marketing, networking, and social media outreach.
• Experience creating, tracking, and analyzing sourcing strategies and email drip campaigns within a CRM, ATS, or other system.
• Bonus points for experience with A/B Testing!
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills—especially over the phone and through email.
• Familiarity with ATS platforms (e.g., iCIMS, Greenhouse, Lever) and sourcing tools (LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search, etc.) required.

Who You Are

• You thrive on talking to people—your phone is your most powerful tool.
• You’re resourceful and creative in sourcing hard-to-find talent.
• You enjoy the thrill of hunting for the perfect fit and building something long-term and can balance immediate hiring needs with pipeline and future growth planning.
• You’re organized, data-driven, and committed to a top-tier candidate experience.