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Research & Talent Sourcer
Job description
About the Role
We are seeking a highly curious, analytical, and driven Research & Talent Sourcing Specialist to support our recruitment efforts through deep, strategic research and headhunting. This role goes beyond traditional resume screening—it requires someone who can think critically about businesses, competitors, and alternative talent profiles to identify high-quality candidates.
The ideal candidate is confident, detail-oriented, and eager to learn how different businesses operate. You will play a key role in identifying talent through creative research strategies and supporting the recruitment lifecycle from sourcing through agreement execution.
Key Responsibilities
Talent Research & Sourcing
Conduct in-depth research to identify qualified candidates using LinkedIn, job boards, company websites, and other online resources
Think beyond standard job titles (e.g., identifying alternative titles or adjacent roles when sourcing for positions such as Controller, Finance Manager, etc.)
Research competitor companies and related industries to uncover hidden talent pools
Support headhunting efforts through outbound messaging and targeted outreach campaigns
Recruiting & Outreach Support
Draft and post job advertisements and sourcing messages
Conduct initial candidate outreach and follow-ups
Investigate candidate backgrounds and career paths to assess alignment
Maintain accurate candidate records and research notes
Agreements & Administrative Support
Prepare and send agreements using DocuSign
Track agreement status and follow up as needed
Support compliance and documentation throughout the recruitment process
Marketing & CRM Support
Update and manage candidate and company data in HubSpot
Assist with light recruitment marketing efforts (campaign tracking, messaging optimization)
Support sourcing campaigns with data and insights from research
Core Skills & Competencies
Strong research and investigative skills with the ability to connect non-obvious data points
Understanding of how businesses operate and how roles fit within organizations
Confidence in outreach and professional communication
Ability to think creatively and outside the box
Strong written English skills
Organized, detail-oriented, and process-driven
Comfortable working independently and managing multiple research streams
Qualifications
Minimum of 2 years of experience in recruiting, sourcing, research, or lead generation
US Recruitment/Sourcing experience (required)
Exposure to headhunting or outbound recruiting preferred
Experience with DocuSign and CRM systems (HubSpot preferred)
Interest in business, markets, and competitive research
Willingness to learn new industries, roles, and recruiting strategies
Ability to conduct interviews (nice to have)
Requirements
This is a full time role
Up to $7/hr
100% Remote
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