Talent Sourcer [208613]

Actively Reviewing the Applications

Aquent

On-site

Posted 4 days ago • Apply by June 14, 2026

Job Description

We are partnering with a leading global organization renowned for its innovative approach and commitment to excellence. This company is at the forefront of its industry, dedicated to making a significant impact through its products and services worldwide. They are seeking passionate individuals to join their dynamic team and contribute to their continued success. Are you a proactive talent magnet with a knack for finding exceptional candidates? We are looking for an impactful individual to join our client’s Talent Acquisition team, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping their future workforce. This is an exciting opportunity to accelerate hiring for critical roles, build robust talent pipelines, and directly influence the quality and speed of talent acquisition.

About The Role

The Talent Sourcer will support the 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 & Engagement

Proactively 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, using Kimberly-Clark’s Employee Value Proposition.

Pre-Qualification & Pipeline Management

Pre-screen candidates to assess skills, experience, career goals, and interest level prior to recruiter handoff.
Maintain accurate candidate records within Kimberly-Clark recruiting systems and talent communities.
Build and maintain pipelines for current and future hiring needs, including referral generation.

Recruiter Partnership

Partner 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 & Compliance

Follow company recruiting processes, data privacy standards, and sourcing best practices.
Ensure accurate source tracking and documentation.

Qualifications – Required

2+ years of experience in talent sourcing
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 – Preferred

Experience in large, global organizations or RPO environments.
Familiarity with Workday or similar ATS platforms.
Experience supporting manufacturing, engineering, or corporate roles.

What Success Looks Like

Increased qualified candidate flow for ageing requisitions.
Reduced sourcing burden for recruiters.
Faster slate development and improved candidate quality.

For this role, we are seeking a Sourcer, NOT a full-cycle recruiter. This is a HYBRID opportunity in Chicago, IL (onsite 2 days / remote 3 days / week) and will last 3-6 months, likely to go long-term.