Sourcing Specialist – Talent Acquisition

By | May 20, 2026

Sourcing Specialist – Talent Acquisition

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Santa Clara, CA, US

Professional (Other)

Vocational - Degree

Full Time, Temporary

48.00

Experienced (Non-Manager)

On-site

Other/Non Classified

First Shift (Day)

Santa Clara, CA, US

48.00

Experienced (Non-Manager)

Full Time, Temporary

Other/Non Classified

On-site

Professional (Other)

Vocational - Degree

First Shift (Day)

Apply Now Applied

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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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