Job Title: Sourcing Specialist
Location: Remote USA (CST/EST)
Employment Type: W2 Contract
Pay Rate: $20/hour on W2
Experience: 3+ years, maximum 10 years
Position Overview
We are looking for a strong Sourcing Specialist with experience in IT sourcing and technology consulting to support the recruitment efforts of the project team.
This is not a traditional Recruiter role. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in candidate sourcing, particularly within the IT/technology space, and should be comfortable working with technical requirements and identifying qualified talent.
Candidates with IT Consulting experience are highly preferred. Candidates coming from a full-desk IT recruiting background will also be considered if they have demonstrated strong hands-on sourcing experience.
Key Responsibilities
Source and identify qualified IT professionals using job boards, social media, professional networks, and other sourcing channels.
Conduct targeted searches for candidates based on technical skills, experience, location, and project requirements.
Perform initial outreach to prospective candidates and assess their interest and basic alignment with opportunities.
Build and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified candidates for current and future hiring needs.
Partner closely with recruiters and project team members to understand position requirements and sourcing priorities.
Research and identify candidates with experience across various technology and consulting environments.
Review candidate profiles and resumes to determine potential fit before presenting candidates to the recruiting team.
Maintain accurate records of sourcing activities, candidate interactions, and pipeline status within the ATS.
Use Boolean search techniques and multiple sourcing strategies to identify hard-to-find IT talent.
Support high-volume and specialized sourcing requirements while maintaining quality and accuracy.
Required Skills & Experience
3+ years of experience in IT Sourcing, Technical Sourcing, IT Recruiting, or Technology Consulting.
Strong hands-on experience sourcing candidates for technical/IT positions.
Experience working with IT Consulting / Technology Consulting environments is highly preferred.
Experience with PeopleSoft or similar enterprise software/technology environments is preferred.
Strong understanding of technical skills, IT job requirements, and technology terminology.
Experience using job boards, LinkedIn, social media, networking, ATS, and other sourcing tools.
Strong Boolean search and candidate research skills.
Excellent communication and candidate engagement skills.
Ability to work independently in a remote environment and collaborate effectively with recruiters/project teams.