Talent Sourcing Partner, Global Manufacturing & Quality (FDE)

elanco; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation packages

Two weeklong shutdowns (mid-summer and

year-end) in the US

Parental leave

Employee Resource Groups

Annual bonus

Flexible work arrangements

401K matching

Job summary

Elanco seeks a Talent Sourcing Partner to drive global talent pipelines for Manufacturing & Quality, reporting to the TA Sourcing & Operations Director. The role emphasizes proactive outbound sourcing, complex stakeholder collaboration, and data-driven decision making across multiple sites.

This fixed-duration two-year assignment requires 5+ years in manufacturing talent sourcing, with strong CRM/ATS proficiency and experience engaging senior stakeholders across time zones.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or High School Diploma / GED with equivalent level of experience.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in talent sourcing specifically within a manufacturing environment.
• Mastery of outbound sourcing techniques and proficiency managing pipelines within a CRM and ATS.
• Demonstrated experience influencing and collecting input across many levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Identify and engage passive talent globally for complex, niche, and confidential roles across all manufacturing sites and corporate M&Q functions.
• Collaborate with Hiring Managers, Recruiters, and HRBPs to understand technical requirements and develop comprehensive sourcing strategies.
• Execute multi-channel outreach campaigns using drip sequences and nurturing strategies to build long-term talent pipelines.
• Utilize advanced sourcing tools including Gem CRM, Workday, and LinkedIn Recruiter to track engagement metrics and provide data-driven insights to leadership.
• Manage high-volume outreach initiatives while ensuring a premium candidate experience and alignment with Elanco’s employer brand.

Skills

Talent sourcing

CRM/ATS

Stakeholder management

Outbound recruitment

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or GED

Tools

Gem

Workday

LinkedIn Recruiter

Job description

At Elanco (NYSE: ELAN) – it all starts with animals!

At Elanco, we are dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets. At Elanco, we are driven by our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching Life and our purpose – all to Go Beyond for Animals, Customers, Society and Our People.

At Elanco, we pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We believe that diversity is the driving force behind innovation, creativity, and overall business success. Here, you’ll be part of a company that values and champions new ways of thinking, work with dynamic individuals, and acquire new skills and experiences that will propel your career to new heights.

Making animals’ lives better makes life better – join our team today!

Your Role: Talent Sourcing Partner, Global Manufacturing & Quality

As a Talent Sourcing Partner for Manufacturing & Quality (M&Q), you will be a key member of the Global Sourcing Center of Excellence, reporting to the TA Sourcing & Operations Director, dedicated to identifying top-tier talent for Elanco’s manufacturing sites and corporate M&Q functions. In this role, you’ll be responsible for advancing our global talent pipeline through extensive proactive outbound sourcing, managing complex stakeholder relationships, and executing data-driven strategies for niche and confidential roles. This is a two year fixed duration role with potential to extend if/as business needs demand.

Your Responsibilities:

• Identify and engage passive talent globally for complex, niche, and confidential roles across all manufacturing sites and corporate M&Q functions.

• Collaborate with Hiring Managers, Recruiters, and HRBPs to understand technical requirements and develop comprehensive sourcing strategies.

• Execute multi-channel outreach campaigns using drip sequences and nurturing strategies to build long-term talent pipelines.

• Utilize advanced sourcing tools including Gem CRM, Workday, and LinkedIn Recruiter to track engagement metrics and provide data-driven insights to leadership.

• Manage high-volume outreach initiatives while ensuring a premium candidate experience and alignment with Elanco’s employer brand.

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree or High School Diploma / GED with equivalent level of experience.

• Required Experience: A minimum of 5 years of experience in talent sourcing specifically within a manufacturing environment, including extensive experience in proactive outbound talent identification.

• Mastery of outbound sourcing techniques and proficiency managing pipelines within a CRM and ATS.

• Demonstrated experience influencing and collecting input across many levels of the organization.

What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications):

• Proven experience navigating global talent markets and influencing stakeholders across diverse time zones and geographies.

• Demonstrated ability to utilize data analytics and Key Performance Indicators to measure sourcing effectiveness and optimize talent funnels.

• Hands‑on experience with Gem and Workday.

• Success in high-volume outreach and building automated drip sequence messaging campaigns.

• Ability to nurture and engage executive or senior‑level talent for confidential placements.

Additional Information:

• Travel:10%

• Location:Global Elanco Headquarters - Indianapolis, IN - Hybrid Work Environment
• Fixed Duration Employment (2‑year term)

Elanco Benefits and Perks:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package focusing on financial, physical, and mental well‑being while encouraging our employees to pursue our purpose! Some highlights include:

• Multiple relocation packages
• Two weeklong shutdowns (mid‑summer and year‑end) in the US (in addition to PTO)
• 8‑week parental leave
• 9 Employee Resource Groups
• Annual bonus offering
• Flexible work arrangements
• Up to 6% 401K matching

Elanco is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status

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