Requisition Number 19-0185
Title Talent Sourcing Specialist
City Herndon State VA

Description
The Recruiting Talent Sourcer creatively seeks out, identifies and screens applicants to fill tough-to-find existing and future job openings and promotes career opportunities within the organization.

We are looking for someone to work as a full time Contract Recruiting Talent Sourcer supporting both the Academic Services and Corporate teams. This will be a hourly position working 40 hours plus a week and applicants ideally live in the metro DC area.

Start Date: February 4, 2019 or as soon as possible

• Manages the research and sourcing recruitment process for assigned clients;
• Contacts applicants to inform them of employment possibilities, consideration, and selection;
• Sources candidates using resources including but not limited to: applicant tracking system, job boards, social networks;
• Informs potential applicants about facilities, operations, benefits, and job or career opportunities in organizations;
• Screens and refers applicants to hiring personnel in the organization, making recommendations when appropriate;
• Performs searches for qualified candidates according to relevant job criteria, using computer databases, networking, Web-based recruiting resources, cold calls, media, recruiting firms, and employee referrals;
• Reviews and evaluates applicant qualifications or eligibility for specified licensing, according to established guidelines and designated licensing codes. Requirements
Bachelor's degree and 1 year experience in a professional recruiting, sales or customer service role; OR Combination of equivalent education and experience.

OTHER REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to exercise sound judgment throughout recruiting lifecycle

• Proficiency in using word processing and spreadsheet software, Internet, Applicant Tracking Systems and Email

• Ability to quickly learn systems, processes, and procedures

• Proven ability to work effectively with project teams and clients

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in full lifecycle recruiting including sourcing, qualifying, networking, and relationship management

K12 is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer and a Drug-Free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status

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