Sourcing Specialist Talent Acquisition

  • Confidential
  • Santa Clara, California
  • Full Time


Sourcing Specialist – Talent Acquisition

Location: Santa Clara, CA 

Work Schedule: Full-Time | Monday–Friday (8:00 AM–5:00 PM or 9:00 AM–6:00 PM)

Compensation: 48 .00

6 Month contract 

 

Overview

We are seeking a motivated Sourcing Specialist (Sourcer) to join our Talent Acquisition team in Santa Clara. This role is 100% onsite and focuses on identifying, engaging, and building pipelines of top talent for technical and specialized roles.

Key Responsibilities

Candidate Sourcing & Pipeline Development



    	

  • Proactively source candidates using LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, Seek Out, user groups, industry events, and employee referrals

    	

  • Build and maintain talent pipelines for high-demand and evergreen roles

    	

  • Utilize Boolean search techniques and advanced sourcing strategies to identify passive candidates

    	

  • Conduct outreach and deliver a strong, personalized candidate experience



Market & Talent Insights



    	

  • Provide talent market insights and competitive intelligence to recruiters and hiring managers

    	

  • Track sourcing metrics and recommend improvements for effectiveness



Screening & Candidate Qualification



    	

  • Conduct initial phone screens to assess skills, experience, and alignment

    	

  • Present qualified candidate profiles to recruiters and hiring teams



Collaboration & Partnership



    	

  • Partner with recruiters and HR to understand role requirements

    	

  • Participate in intake meetings, calibrations, and hiring debrief discussions



Tools & Systems



    	

  • Maintain accurate records in ATS/CRM systems

    	

  • Leverage sourcing tools and automation platforms (LinkedIn Recruiter, SeekOut, etc.)



Required Qualifications



    	

  • 7–10 years of sourcing experience in Talent Acquisition

    	

  • Experience sourcing within semiconductor, capital equipment, or advanced hardware environments

    	

  • Proven experience sourcing for technical roles (e.g., optical, mechanical, electrical engineering, process development)

    	

  • Strong knowledge of ATS/CRM systems and sourcing platforms

    	

  • Expertise in Boolean search and advanced sourcing techniques

    	

  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

    	

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

    	

  • Bachelor’s degree required



Preferred Qualifications



    	

  • Experience supporting high-growth or complex organizations

    	

  • Knowledge of diversity sourcing strategies

    	

  • Strong analytical skills with experience tracking sourcing metrics

    	

  • Ability to provide actionable market insights



Technical Skills



    	

  • Required: ATS/CRM systems, sourcing platforms

    	

  • Tools: Workday, Eightfold, LinkedIn Recruiter, SeekOut, Microsoft Office

    	

  • Desired: Semiconductor or hardware industry recruiting experience



 

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Job ID: 521871596
Originally Posted on: 5/20/2026

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