Sr Talent Sourcing Specialist

We are seeking an experienced Senior Talent Sourcing Specialist to provide specialized talent sourcing, candidate identification, and market intelligence support across a diverse range of Headquarters functions.

This contractor assignment requires a skilled sourcing professional who can navigate complex talent markets, quickly develop an understanding of varying skill sets, and execute effective sourcing strategies aligned with defined recruiting priorities.

The ideal candidate brings deep sourcing expertise, strong business acumen, advanced research capabilities, and a consultative approach to collaborating with recruiting partners and hiring managers.

The individual will be responsible for executing assigned sourcing activities, developing qualified candidate pipelines, and delivering actionable talent market insights to support recruiting teams.

This is an individual contributor contractor assignment. Team members retain responsibility for hiring decisions, workforce planning, talent acquisition strategy, and organizational leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute proactive sourcing strategies for assigned Headquarters requisitions and defined recruiting priorities.
• Identify and engage qualified talent across multiple functions, disciplines, and experience levels, including specialized and senior-level positions.
• Build and maintain candidate pipelines aligned with assigned sourcing needs and anticipated recruiting requirements.
• Leverage advanced sourcing techniques, professional networks, market research, digital platforms, and approved sourcing technologies to identify qualified candidates.
• Develop personalized candidate outreach approaches that communicate approved information about opportunities.
• Adjust sourcing activities based on feedback from recruiting partners, candidate availability, and market conditions.
• Conduct talent mapping, competitive research, and labor market assessments to support assigned sourcing initiatives.
• Provide data-driven insights regarding talent availability, candidate qualifications, competitive landscapes, and sourcing opportunities.
• Prepare market intelligence summaries and sourcing recommendations for review by recruiting partners.
• Identify potential sourcing challenges and alternative candidate search approaches based on market research.
• Share relevant talent market observations to support recruiting discussions and sourcing calibration.

Recruiting Partner Collaboration

• Collaborate with recruiters, hiring managers, and designated stakeholders to understand assignment-specific sourcing requirements.
• Participate in sourcing calibration discussions and provide research-based observations regarding candidate availability and qualifications.
• Present candidate pipeline updates, sourcing results, and market intelligence findings to appropriate stakeholders.
• Coordinate with recruiting partners to ensure sourcing activities align with established requisition requirements and priorities.
• Maintain timely communication regarding sourcing progress, candidate engagement, and identified challenges.

Sourcing Execution & Operational Excellence

• Execute assigned sourcing activities with a high degree of independence and accountability.
• Apply sourcing analytics to monitor pipeline development, candidate engagement, and sourcing effectiveness.
• Identify opportunities to improve sourcing techniques and share assignment-related recommendations with recruiting partners.
• Utilize approved sourcing technologies and AI-enabled tools only when specifically authorized for contractor use.
• Document sourcing activities, research findings, and candidate pipeline information using approved systems.
• Manage multiple assigned sourcing initiatives while meeting established timelines and deliverable expectations.
• Follow applicable information security, privacy, and candidate data handling requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Significant experience in talent sourcing, talent acquisition research, executive research, or related candidate identification disciplines.
• Demonstrated experience sourcing across multiple corporate functions, job families, and levels of organizational complexity.
• Advanced proficiency in sourcing methodologies, talent research, candidate engagement, and market intelligence.
• Experience developing qualified candidate pipelines for specialized and senior-level positions.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to translate talent market research into clear, actionable sourcing recommendations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting sourcing findings to senior stakeholders.
• Strong business acumen and the ability to quickly understand unfamiliar roles, industries, and functional areas.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple sourcing assignments and meet defined deliverables.
• Experience using sourcing platforms, talent intelligence tools, and candidate research technologies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting talent sourcing within a large, complex corporate environment.
• Experience sourcing for director-level and above positions.
• Demonstrated expertise in talent mapping, competitive intelligence, and specialized candidate identification.
• Familiarity with AI-enabled sourcing technologies, talent intelligence platforms, and advanced search techniques.
• Experience documenting sourcing methodologies and sharing research-based best practices.

Assignment Success Measures

Successful performance of this assignment will be evaluated based on completion of defined sourcing activities and measurable deliverables, including:

• Qualified candidate pipelines: Identification and engagement of candidates aligned with assigned sourcing requirements.
• Sourcing execution: Timely completion of assigned candidate searches and research activities.
• Market intelligence: Delivery of accurate, relevant talent mapping, competitive research, and market insights.
• Candidate engagement: Effective outreach and candidate relationship management supporting assigned requisitions.
• Sourcing reporting: Consistent documentation of sourcing activity, pipeline status, and relevant metrics.
• Stakeholder communication: Timely sharing of sourcing updates, findings, and assignment-related recommendations.
• Process recommendations: Identification and documentation of opportunities to improve assigned sourcing activities.

Recruiting partners and hiring managers retain all hiring decisions, candidate selection authority, workforce planning, and talent acquisition strategy responsibilities.

York Solutions Offers a generous benefits package for eligible full-time employees:

• BCBS Medical with 3 Plans to choose from (PPO and High deductible PPO plans with Health Savings Program)
• Delta Dental plan with 2 free cleanings and insurance discounts
• Eye Med Vision with annual check-ups and discounts on lens
• Life and Accidental Death Insurance paid by company
• John Hancock 401(k) Retirement Plan with discretionary company match
• Voluntary Insurance programs such as: Hospital Indemnity, Identity Protection, Legal Insurance, Long Term Care, and Pet Insurance.
• Flexible work environment with some remote working opportunities
• Strong fun and teamwork environment
• Learning, development, and career growth