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Talent Sourcer

22nd Century Technologies, Inc.
Pay Rate: $45.00/hr. on W2
United States, Illinois, Chicago
Mar 17, 2026
Job Title: Talent Sourcer Location : Chicago, IL (Hybrid 2 days/week) Duration: 06 months will be extended Pay Rate: $45.00/hr. Shift Timing (Day/ Evening/ Night): 8:30 Am -5:30 pm Job Description: The Talent Source will support the Talent Acquisition team by proactively identifying, engaging, and pre-qualifying candidates for hard-to-fill and aging requisitions. This role partners closely with recruiters to build strong candidate pipelines and accelerate time-to-fill across priority roles. The Source focuses on front-end talent identification and engagement, allowing recruiters to concentrate on stakeholder management, interviews, and offers. Role & 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 aging requisitions. Conduct initial outreach with phone as the primary first-touch method, followed by email as needed, using the company'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 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 aging requisitions. Provide regular updates on sourcing activity, candidate flow, and market insights. Support recruiters during periods of high requisition volume. Process & Compliance: Follow recruiting processes, data privacy standards, and sourcing best practices. Ensure accurate source tracking and documentation. Required Qualifications: 2+ years of experience in talent sourcing or recruiting. 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. Preferred Qualifications: Experience in large, global organizations or RPO environments. Familiarity with Workday or similar ATS platforms. Experience supporting manufacturing, engineering, or corporate roles.