What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sourcing Specialist position at MERAKEY?
Merakey is seeking a strong Sourcing Specialist to support the Talent Acquisition team. This role will be expected to build active candidate flow and pipelines to meet overall recruiting goals in collaboration with other team members and Hiring managers. Success in this role will be determined by your ability to be tech-savvy, be responsive and decisive, manage against performance goals, anticipate deadlines, and maintain exceptional organizational skills.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Partner with division Recruitment teams to understand job requirements to source the most sought-after talent on the market
- Build and maintain an active and robust pipeline of prospective candidates for current and future job openings
- Maintain accurate and updated records in our Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and Candidate Relationship Management System (CRM)
- Support recruitment teams with marketing and mass communications for hiring events
- Utilize LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, etc. and other sourcing strategies to find top talent
- Conduct initial pre-screens and interviews to assess candidates' skills, experience, and cultural fit – place in pipeline in CRM based on candidates interests and preferences.
- Provide regular updates and reports on sourcing activities, candidate pipelines, and progress to the talent acquisition team and hiring managers
- Keep abreast of industry trends, recruitment best practices, and emerging sourcing tools to improve sourcing strategies continuously
Skills and Abilities:
- Experience souring talent and building proactive pipelines
- Experience working in LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed resume database, google, online networking platforms and crafting Boolean search strings
- Excellent research, sourcing, and networking skills – ability to build talent pipelines without an open requisition in an ATS.
- Experience working on a Talent Acquisition team as a Coordinator, Sourcer, or Recruiter
- Strong knowledge of sourcing techniques, including online search, Boolean search, social media platforms, and professional networks
- Work effectively both independently and collaboratively within fast-paced, diverse cross-functional teams
- Metrics driven or want to learn how data can improve talent acquisition and candidate funnels
- Organizational skills combined with high energy and a sense of urgency are a must
- Excellent communication skills and a passion for working with a variety of teams
About Merakey
Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year. Click here to watch a video about Merakey. Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.
EEO Statement
Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!
Benefits
Merakey offers medical, dental & vision insurance plans, competitive compensation plans and more!
- DailyPay
- Work/Life Balance
- Flexible Schedules
- Cell Phone Discount Plans
- Employee Referral Bonuses
- Tuition Reimbursement
- *Care.com Membership*
