Sourcing & Talent Engagement Specialist

Description

Job Summary
The Talent Sourcing Specialist is responsible for building and managing a robust candidate pipeline by implementing strategic sourcing methods. This role will focus on actively identifying, engaging, and building relationships with passive and active talent, ensuring a continuous supply of qualified candidates for current and future hiring needs. You will collaborate with Recruiters, hiring leaders, and external partners to attract a diverse range of top-tier candidates, with a particular focus on proactive outreach and relationship building.

Essential Functions

• Build and maintain professional networks relevant to commonly hired roles, leveraging both online platforms (e.g., LinkedIn, industry-specific job boards) and virtual or in-person events.
• Drive passive talent into a talent pool by building relationships and nurturing long-term candidate engagement through outreach strategies, including email campaigns, social media, and networking.
• Actively search and identify potential candidates by sourcing through resume databases, social media platforms, and job boards (LinkedIn, Indeed, niche industry sites) to find candidates who align with job requirements.
• Collaborate closely with Recruiters to understand and refine candidate profiles, ensuring targeted sourcing efforts are focused on specific qualifications and skills.
• Build and maintain relationships with colleges, community partners, and professional organizations that align with the target candidate profiles, facilitating campus recruiting and professional development programs.
• Proactively engage with hiring leaders to understand the evolving needs of the business and recommend strategies for sourcing top talent in key areas.
• Serve as a brand ambassador by showcasing the company's values, culture, and opportunities to attract high-quality candidates and enhance employer brand reputation.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate records in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS), ensuring compliance with data tracking and reporting protocols.
• Analyze and report on sourcing metrics and trends, continuously improving sourcing strategies and sharing insights with the recruitment team to optimize outcomes.
• Participate in recruitment events, including career fairs and professional networking events, to increase brand visibility and create new candidate relationships.
• Collaborate with the broader talent acquisition team to identify sourcing best practices, refine recruitment strategies, and enhance team effectiveness.

Required Qualifications for Position

• Associate's degree or equivalent experience
• 1-2 years of recruiting or sourcing experience, with a focus on sourcing, candidate engagement, and pipeline management across a variety of roles
• 1-3 years' Experience in identifying and engaging passive candidates through proactive sourcing methods
• Strong ability to meet sourcing goals and build a diverse, qualified pipeline for current and future hiring needs
• Proven success in utilizing resume databases, job boards, social media platforms, and referral programs to identify and attract top talent
• Ability to leverage Recruiters’ candidate profiles and job requirements to target specific candidates
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to engage candidates, provide feedback, and influence stakeholders effectively
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with colleges, community partners, and professional organizations to support recruitment efforts
• Proficient in using Applicant Tracking Systems (e.g., Workday), and Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Professional demeanor and excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with both internal and external stakeholders
• Knowledge of labor market trends and DEI principles
• Ability to manage confidential and sensitive information with discretion
• Willingness to travel occasionally (25-30%)

Preferred Additional Qualifications for Position

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
• 1-3 years' Experience using Workday or similar Applicant Tracking System
• 1-3 years' Experience with social media recruiting tools and platforms, including LinkedIn Recruiter and niche industry-specific platforms
• 1-3 years Demonstrated experience in sourcing for hard-to-fill or specialized roles
• 1-3 years' Experience working with college recruiting programs or building partnerships with academic institutions and professional associations

The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of the position.

As a public utility, NiSource is required to provide continuous service to customers at all times. To ensure we fulfill that obligation, employees may be required to work outside their normal work hours and perform tasks outside of their normal responsibilities in support of emergency operations.

Work Authorization

Authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship.

Workplace Connection
Value inclusion within your day to day responsibilities by respecting others perspectives/convictions, engaging others opinions, creating a safe environment where people, ideas, and opinions are valued within your Team/Customers and external partners.

Respect the unique lived experiences within your Team/Customers and external work partners by valuing different world views, challenges, and cultures that represents all walks of life and all backgrounds.​

Treat others with respect and consideration. Actively participate in creating and contributing to a positive work environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity 
NiSource is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in each of its companies to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, disability, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, childbirth or related medical conditions), genetic information, citizenship status, or any protected group status as defined by law. Each employee is expected to abide by this principle.

By applying, you may be considered for other job opportunities. 

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*The salary offered to a candidate is based on several factors including but not limited to the candidate’s skills, job-related knowledge, and relevant experience, as well as internal pay equity.

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