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.

Duties and 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)