Talent Sourcing Specialist

Location: Pasig City

Work Schedule: Dayshift, Monday - Friday

Work Setup: Full Onsite

Overview:

We are looking for a resourceful and results-driven Talent Sourcing Specialist to identify, attract, and build a steady pool of qualified candidates for both current and future hiring needs. This role is heavily focused on proactive candidate sourcing, market research, and talent engagement across different industries and job functions.

Key Responsibilities:

Talent Sourcing & Candidate Generation

• Source qualified candidates through platforms such as LinkedIn, job portals, social media, networking events, employee referrals, and internal databases
• Conduct proactive market mapping and talent research to build pipelines for both active and anticipated vacancies
• Develop and maintain strong candidate pools for critical and high-volume roles
• Apply Boolean search techniques and advanced sourcing strategies to improve reach and efficiency
• Create innovative sourcing approaches to engage passive candidates across various industries and functions

Candidate Engagement & Screening

• Reach out to potential candidates via calls, emails, and messaging platforms
• Conduct preliminary screening interviews to evaluate qualifications, work experience, interest, and culture fit
• Endorse shortlisted candidates to recruiters or hiring managers with thorough candidate profiles and assessments
• Maintain consistent communication with candidates to deliver a positive sourcing experience

Recruitment Coordination Support

• Collaborate with recruiters and hiring managers to fully understand role requirements, target candidate profiles, and hiring timelines
• Assist with interview scheduling and other candidate-related coordination as needed
• Provide regular pipeline updates and sourcing progress reports to the recruitment team
• Accurately log all candidate information and sourcing activities in the applicant tracking system (ATS) or recruitment database

Market Intelligence & Talent Insights

• Keep up to date with industry hiring trends, compensation benchmarks, and competitor talent movements
• Share insights and recommendations on sourcing strategies, talent availability, and market conditions
• Support employer branding efforts by promoting job opportunities and company culture through sourcing platforms

Database & Pipeline Management

• Keep candidate databases organized, current, and segmented for both active and passive talent pools
• Re-engage previous applicants and dormant candidates for relevant opportunities
• Track and report on key sourcing metrics such as response rates, pipeline conversion, and overall sourcing effectiveness

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Business Administration, or a related field
• At least 2 to 4 years of experience in sourcing, recruitment, executive search, or talent acquisition
• Exposure to sourcing across various functions — corporate, technical, operations, finance, sales, or leadership roles is an advantage
• Strong knowledge of sourcing platforms and recruitment tools
• Familiarity with Boolean search techniques and talent mapping strategies
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Highly organized with strong time management skills and keen attention to detail
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, target-driven environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and applicant tracking systems (ATS)