Talent Sourcing Specialist

Wingstop Restaurants Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited paid time off

Volunteer day

Competitive bonus structure

Team stock purchase plan

Health savings or flexible spending

401(k) matching

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Life insurance

Education assistance

Wellness reimbursement

Parental leave

Job summary

Wingstop Restaurants Inc. is seeking a Talent Sourcing Specialist to proactively build pipelines for corporate and restaurant roles. You will identify passive candidates, perform talent mapping, and support outreach while maintaining ATS records.

You will draft tailored messages, screen prospects, and collaborate with executives and HR partners to support senior and GM recruiting efforts. This role emphasizes 1–3 years of sourcing experience and strong communication.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of sourcing or recruiting coordination experience.
• Experience using LinkedIn Recruiter and ATS to build pipelines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain candidate pipelines for key roles.
• Conduct talent mapping and market research.
• Draft tailored outreach reflecting role and Wingstop brand.
• Screen candidates and coordinate with recruiters and HR teams.
• Support executive and General Manager recruiting efforts.
• Maintain accurate candidate records in the ATS.

Skills

Sourcing

Communication

Attention to detail

Career mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

ATS platforms

Resume databases

Job description

About the Role

The Talent Sourcing Specialist will help build proactive pipeline capability within the Talent Acquisition team. This role focuses on identifying passive candidates, conducting talent mapping, supporting outreach, and maintaining pipelines for recurring, critical, and hard‑to‑fill roles across corporate and restaurant functions.

• Build and maintain candidate pipelines for recurring, critical, and hard‑to‑fill roles across corporate and restaurant functions.
• Conduct talent mapping and market research to identify passive candidates, target companies, and relevant market trends.
• Source passive talent through LinkedIn Recruiter, resume databases, referrals, and other sourcing channels.
• Draft tailored candidate outreach that reflects the role, audience, and Wingstop employment brand.
• Engage prospective candidates and manage initial screening for sourced talent.
• Support executive recruiting efforts in partnership with the Director of Executive Search.
• Support General Manager recruiting in partnership with the Corporate Restaurants HRBP team.
• Maintain accurate candidate records, pipeline updates, notes, and sourcing activity within the ATS.
• Partner with the TA Coordinator to support candidate coordination, recruiting administration, and team coverage during peak hiring periods.
• Develop recruiting capability over time by supporting lower‑complexity requisitions as skills and experience grow.

What You’ll Need

• Bring 1 to 3 years of experience in sourcing, recruiting coordination, talent research, or another research‑oriented role.
• Use LinkedIn Recruiter, ATS platforms, and other sourcing tools to identify and organize candidate pipelines.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with candidates, recruiters, HR partners, and hiring teams.
• Write thoughtful candidate outreach that is specific to the audience and role.
• Demonstrate curiosity, resourcefulness, and sound judgment when building searches or researching talent markets.
• Manage candidate information with accuracy, consistency, and attention to detail.
• Show interest in building a long‑term career in Talent Acquisition.
• Hold a bachelor’s degree or bring equivalent relevant experience.

Who You Are

We’re looking for someone who treats the restaurants as the foundation of our success and who brings humility, resourcefulness, and a proactive mindset to their work. Your curiosity, solution‑oriented thinking, and ability to drive results while collaborating effectively will help us continue to grow as a company that values talent and teamwork.

Benefits

• Unlimited paid time off for exempt employees
• One paid volunteer day of your choice
• Competitive bonus structure for eligible roles
• Team member stock purchase plan
• Health savings or flexible spending account options
• 401(k) with dollar‑for‑dollar match on the first 3% and 50 cents on the dollar for the next 2% up to 5% of eligible compensation
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Basic life and AD&D insurance provided
• Pet insurance
• Education assistance
• Wellness reimbursement program
• Paid maternity and paternity leave

Fun Is The Best Flavor

• Lunch provided every Tuesday and Thursday in the office
• Discount on Wingstop gift cards
• Onsite game room

Equal Opportunity Statement

Wingstop provides equal opportunities for everyone that works for us and everyone that applies to join our team, without regard to sex or gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, any service, past, present, or future, in the uniformed services of the United States (military or veteran status), or any other consideration protected by federal, state, or local law.