Talent Sourcer

AlphaHire

. Research organizations, leadership teams, and relevant talent markets .

Posted 10/10/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $85,000 - $110,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in candidate sourcing and recruiting research, with a strong focus on talent mapping and candidate alignment assessment. Proficient in utilizing advanced sourcing techniques and maintaining organized candidate information in tracking systems.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Candidate SourcingTalent MappingBoolean SearchRecruiting DatabasesClear Written Communication

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Hard Skills

Candidate IdentificationResearching Professional BackgroundsAdvanced Sourcing TechniquesDocumenting Candidate ExperienceOrganizing Information in Spreadsheets

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailGood JudgmentPersistence

Tools & Technologies

LinkedInApplicant Tracking SystemsRecruiting Databases

Industry Keywords

Executive SearchGovernment AgenciesPublic UtilitiesHigher EducationNonprofit Organizations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Research organizations, leadership teams, and relevant talent markets
Identify potential candidates who match search requirements
Build and maintain accurate candidate lists and talent maps
Use LinkedIn, professional associations, public sources, referrals, and other appropriate research tools
Draft and conduct candidate outreach in coordination with the search team
Assess initial interest and basic alignment with position requirements
Document candidate experience, outreach activity, and follow-up needs
Prepare concise research notes and candidate profiles for recruiters and search leads
Identify gaps in candidate pipelines and suggest additional sourcing approaches

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience in candidate sourcing, recruiting research, talent mapping, or recruiting that included direct candidate identification
Ability to research professional backgrounds and assess alignment with a position
Clear written communication and strong attention to detail
Comfort organizing information in spreadsheets, applicant tracking systems, or recruiting databases
Persistence in finding qualified candidates beyond inbound applications
Good judgment when handling candidate information
Preferred: Sourcing executives, directors, managers, or specialized professionals
Preferred: Researching government agencies, public utilities, higher education, or nonprofit organizations
Preferred: Boolean search, advanced sourcing techniques, and passive candidate outreach
Preferred: Supporting multiple searches or working with executive search consultants

Benefits

Comp & perks

Assignment scope, schedule, engagement terms, and compensation will be discussed before an assignment is accepted