What are the responsibilities and job description for the Talent Acquisition Sourcer - Principal position at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory?
**Overview**
PNNL's Human Resources organization is comprised of 90 plus committed professionals working to advance the interests of the lab and support scientific discovery and excellence. HR is engaged in a transformational journey to help PNNL meet its talent acquisition and retention goals through innovative benefits, compensation, learning, and workforce programs.
We are on a mission to find a **Talent Acquisition Sourcer - Principal** to join our Talent Acquisition team!
Reporting to the Recruiting Team Leader, the Talent Sourcer is responsible for sourcing and hiring candidates for highly technical and specialized positions. The Talent Sourcer sources and interacts with potential candidates, develops talent pipelines, conducts initial candidate screenings and sets up interviews as applicable, manages the candidate database, and records hiring conversion rates.
**Remote and/or hybrid options available!**
**Responsibilities**
Coordinates with hiring leaders and recruiters to determine position needs and requirements
Identifies qualified candidate profiles using various sourcing techniques (e.g. Boolean search)
Contacts industry partners for candidate referrals
Asks for referrals from current employees and external networks
Communicates with past applicants regarding new job opportunities
Interacts with potential candidates on social media and professional networks (e.g. LinkedIn, Handshake, Seekout, Slack and Github)
Crafts and sends recruiting emails
Organizes and conducts online interviews
Sets up candidate interviews with hiring leader and/or recruiters, as applicable
Creates talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs
Measures conversion rates, including numbers of passive candidates who turn into applicants, get invited to interviews, get offers and get hired
Drives results around diversity efforts
Promotes our employer brand online and offline
Maintains candidate databases (e.g. via our Applicant Tracking System)
Prepares and presents reports, such as status, talent market, strength of talent pipeline, etc. to key stakeholders (Talent Acquisition, hiring leaders, etc.)
Performs related duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Detailed knowledge of modern sourcing techniques
Knowledge of online and offline recruiting techniques
Knowledge of social media marketing and digital networking techniques
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Exceptional organizational skills
Excellent time management skills
Good negotiation skills
Strong computer and database skills in Microsoft Office
Strong coordination skills
Strong analytical skills
Excellent problem solving skills
Good time management skills
Strong collaborative, team-oriented skills
Ability to positively present our company and open roles to potential candidates
Ability to be flexible
Ability to creatively solve problems
Ability to juggle multiple and changing priorities in an extremely dynamic environment
Demonstrated ability to work independently, handle multiple tasks, and be willing to take initiative to solve problems
**Qualifications**
Minimum Qualifications:
BS/BA and 9 years of relevant experience; OR,
MS/MA or higher and 7 years of relevant experience
Preferred Qualifications:
Proven work experience as a Talent Sourcer or similar role
Hands-on experience with sourcing techniques (e.g. recruiting on social platforms and crafting Boolean search strings)
Familiarity with HR databases, Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
Solid verbal and written communication skills
Ability to positively present our company and open roles to potential candidates
Effective time-management abilities
Professional license and/or certification may be preferred.
**Hazardous Working Conditions/Environment**
Not Applicable
**Additional Information**
Not Applicable
**Testing Designated Position**
Not Applicable
**About PNNL**
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is a world-class research institution powered by a highly educated, diverse workforce committed to the values of Integrity, Creativity, Collaboration, Impact, and Courage. Every year, scores of dynamic, driven people come to PNNL to work with renowned researchers on meaningful science, innovations and outcomes for the U.S. Department of Energy and other sponsors; here is your chance to be one of them!
PNNL offers Rockstar Rewards:
Medical, Dental, & Vision, & Prescription Coverage
Fertility, Surrogacy, and Adoption support
FSA and HSA Options
401K and PENSION!
Employer Paid Life Insurance
Employer Paid Short and Long Term Disability
Tuition Reimbursement
Great work/life balance with Generous Time Off
And, so much more!
About Richland, WA (home to the PNNL main campus):
Located in the beautiful Pacific Northwest in the heart of Eastern Washington wine county-- 200 wineries within a 50 mile radius
Over 300 days of sunshine!
NO STATE INCOME TAX
125 Public Parks and 10 Golf Courses
Only a short 45-minute flight (or ~3 hour drive) from Seattle, WA or Portland, OR
**Commitment to Excellence, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Equal Employment Opportunity**
Our laboratory is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment dedicated to solving critical challenges in fundamental sciences, national security, and energy resiliency. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. In support of this commitment, we encourage people of all racial/ethnic identities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply for employment.
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), protected veteran status, and any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local laws.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures and in employment. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, contact us at [ Email address blocked ] - Click here to apply to Talent Acquisition Sourcer - Principal .
**Drug Free Workplace**
PNNL is committed to a drug-free workplace supported by Workplace Substance Abuse Program (WSAP) and complies with federal laws prohibiting the possession and use of illegal drugs.
**Mandatory Requirements**
Battelle requires employees to have a COVID-19 vaccine as a condition of employment, subject to accommodation. Applicants are required to disclose their vaccination status following a conditional offer of employment and must attest to being fully vaccinated with a Center for Disease Control (CDC)-approved COVID-19 vaccination or provide documentation of need for medical or religious exemption from the COVID-19 vaccination requirement.
Please be aware that the Department of Energy (DOE) prohibits DOE employees and contractors from having any affiliation with the foreign government of a country DOE has identified as a "country of risk" without explicit approval by DOE and Battelle. If you are offered a position at PNNL and currently have any affiliation with the government of one of these countries, you will be required to disclose this information and recuse yourself of that affiliation or receive approval from DOE and Battelle prior to your first day of employment.
PNNL's Human Resources organization is comprised of 90 plus committed professionals working to advance the interests of the lab and support scientific discovery and excellence. HR is engaged in a transformational journey to help PNNL meet its talent acquisition and retention goals through innovative benefits, compensation, learning, and workforce programs.
We are on a mission to find a **Talent Acquisition Sourcer - Principal** to join our Talent Acquisition team!
Reporting to the Recruiting Team Leader, the Talent Sourcer is responsible for sourcing and hiring candidates for highly technical and specialized positions. The Talent Sourcer sources and interacts with potential candidates, develops talent pipelines, conducts initial candidate screenings and sets up interviews as applicable, manages the candidate database, and records hiring conversion rates.
**Remote and/or hybrid options available!**
**Responsibilities**
Coordinates with hiring leaders and recruiters to determine position needs and requirements
Identifies qualified candidate profiles using various sourcing techniques (e.g. Boolean search)
Contacts industry partners for candidate referrals
Asks for referrals from current employees and external networks
Communicates with past applicants regarding new job opportunities
Interacts with potential candidates on social media and professional networks (e.g. LinkedIn, Handshake, Seekout, Slack and Github)
Crafts and sends recruiting emails
Organizes and conducts online interviews
Sets up candidate interviews with hiring leader and/or recruiters, as applicable
Creates talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs
Measures conversion rates, including numbers of passive candidates who turn into applicants, get invited to interviews, get offers and get hired
Drives results around diversity efforts
Promotes our employer brand online and offline
Maintains candidate databases (e.g. via our Applicant Tracking System)
Prepares and presents reports, such as status, talent market, strength of talent pipeline, etc. to key stakeholders (Talent Acquisition, hiring leaders, etc.)
Performs related duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Detailed knowledge of modern sourcing techniques
Knowledge of online and offline recruiting techniques
Knowledge of social media marketing and digital networking techniques
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Exceptional organizational skills
Excellent time management skills
Good negotiation skills
Strong computer and database skills in Microsoft Office
Strong coordination skills
Strong analytical skills
Excellent problem solving skills
Good time management skills
Strong collaborative, team-oriented skills
Ability to positively present our company and open roles to potential candidates
Ability to be flexible
Ability to creatively solve problems
Ability to juggle multiple and changing priorities in an extremely dynamic environment
Demonstrated ability to work independently, handle multiple tasks, and be willing to take initiative to solve problems
**Qualifications**
Minimum Qualifications:
BS/BA and 9 years of relevant experience; OR,
MS/MA or higher and 7 years of relevant experience
Preferred Qualifications:
Proven work experience as a Talent Sourcer or similar role
Hands-on experience with sourcing techniques (e.g. recruiting on social platforms and crafting Boolean search strings)
Familiarity with HR databases, Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
Solid verbal and written communication skills
Ability to positively present our company and open roles to potential candidates
Effective time-management abilities
Professional license and/or certification may be preferred.
**Hazardous Working Conditions/Environment**
Not Applicable
**Additional Information**
Not Applicable
**Testing Designated Position**
Not Applicable
**About PNNL**
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is a world-class research institution powered by a highly educated, diverse workforce committed to the values of Integrity, Creativity, Collaboration, Impact, and Courage. Every year, scores of dynamic, driven people come to PNNL to work with renowned researchers on meaningful science, innovations and outcomes for the U.S. Department of Energy and other sponsors; here is your chance to be one of them!
PNNL offers Rockstar Rewards:
Medical, Dental, & Vision, & Prescription Coverage
Fertility, Surrogacy, and Adoption support
FSA and HSA Options
401K and PENSION!
Employer Paid Life Insurance
Employer Paid Short and Long Term Disability
Tuition Reimbursement
Great work/life balance with Generous Time Off
And, so much more!
About Richland, WA (home to the PNNL main campus):
Located in the beautiful Pacific Northwest in the heart of Eastern Washington wine county-- 200 wineries within a 50 mile radius
Over 300 days of sunshine!
NO STATE INCOME TAX
125 Public Parks and 10 Golf Courses
Only a short 45-minute flight (or ~3 hour drive) from Seattle, WA or Portland, OR
**Commitment to Excellence, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Equal Employment Opportunity**
Our laboratory is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment dedicated to solving critical challenges in fundamental sciences, national security, and energy resiliency. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. In support of this commitment, we encourage people of all racial/ethnic identities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply for employment.
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), protected veteran status, and any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local laws.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures and in employment. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, contact us at [ Email address blocked ] - Click here to apply to Talent Acquisition Sourcer - Principal .
**Drug Free Workplace**
PNNL is committed to a drug-free workplace supported by Workplace Substance Abuse Program (WSAP) and complies with federal laws prohibiting the possession and use of illegal drugs.
**Mandatory Requirements**
Battelle requires employees to have a COVID-19 vaccine as a condition of employment, subject to accommodation. Applicants are required to disclose their vaccination status following a conditional offer of employment and must attest to being fully vaccinated with a Center for Disease Control (CDC)-approved COVID-19 vaccination or provide documentation of need for medical or religious exemption from the COVID-19 vaccination requirement.
Please be aware that the Department of Energy (DOE) prohibits DOE employees and contractors from having any affiliation with the foreign government of a country DOE has identified as a "country of risk" without explicit approval by DOE and Battelle. If you are offered a position at PNNL and currently have any affiliation with the government of one of these countries, you will be required to disclose this information and recuse yourself of that affiliation or receive approval from DOE and Battelle prior to your first day of employment.
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