Talent Sourcer

Job Title: Talent Sourcer6-month contract with strong possibility to extend Location: Chicago, Illinois (on-site 2 days/week)40-hour work weekPay : $30-38/hourAbout the RoleThe Talent Sourcer will support our clients Talent Acquisition team by proactively identifying, engaging, and pre-qualifying candidates for hard-to-fill and ageing requisitions. This role partners closely with recruiters to build strong candidate pipelines and accelerate time-to-fill across priority roles.The Sourcer focuses on front-end talent identification and engagement, allowing recruiters to concentrate on stakeholder management, interviews, and offers.Key Responsibilities – Candidate Sourcing & EngagementProactively source passive and active candidates using LinkedIn, internal talent pools, referrals, market mapping, and professional networks.Execute sourcing strategies aligned to recruiter-led Recruitment Strategy Meetings (RSMs) and ageing requisitions.Conduct initial outreach with phone as the primary first-touch method, followed by email as needed, leveraging the clients Employee Value Proposition.Pre-Qualification & Pipeline ManagementPre-screen candidates to assess skills, experience, career goals, and interest level prior to recruiter handoff.Maintain accurate candidate records within the clients recruiting systems and talent communities.Build and maintain pipelines for current and future hiring needs, including referral generation.Recruiter PartnershipPartner closely with recruiters to prioritize ageing requisitions.Provide regular updates on sourcing activity, candidate flow, and market insights.Support recruiters during periods of high requisition volume.Process & ComplianceFollow the clients recruiting processes, data privacy standards, and sourcing best practices.Ensure accurate source tracking and documentation.Qualifications – Required2 years of experience in talent sourcing or recruiting.Strong experience sourcing passive candidates using LinkedIn and Boolean search techniques.Excellent candidate engagement skills.Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.Qualifications – PreferredExperience in large, global organizations or RPO environments.Familiarity with Workday or similar ATS platforms.Experience supporting manufacturing, engineering, or corporate roles.What Success Looks LikeIncreased qualified candidate flow for ageing requisitions.Reduced sourcing burden for recruiters.Faster slate development and improved candidate quality.Fluid thanks you for your interest in this opportunity. However, only candidates with the required qualifications will be contacted.Fluid adheres to the principles of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action. We welcome and encourage diversity in our workplace.Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.

Salary : $30 - $38