Sourcer
Controller Job Description
Sourcers are responsible for sourcing candidates for open positions within their organization. They commonly work with a team of recruiters to identify potential candidates, but they may also take an active role in screening and interviewing applicants themselves. Sourcers often use a variety of techniques to find the best candidates for available roles. This might include networking with contacts in their industry or reaching out to individuals through social media channels. It’s their job to ensure that the company is getting the most qualified people possible for each position.
As a sourcer, you may need to use networking skills to find potential candidates for open positions. You can do this by attending industry conferences, joining professional organizations and maintaining connections with past colleagues. Sourcers use research skills to gather information about companies and job openings. They may research a company’s mission statement, values and goals to understand what the company is looking for in a candidate. They may also research the job market to understand what skills are in demand and how to find the right candidates. Communication is another skill that can help you be an effective sourcer. You may be responsible for communicating with potential candidates, hiring managers and other members of your organization. Relationship building is the ability to form connections with others. As a sourcer, you may need to build relationships with potential candidates or hiring managers to help you find the right talent for an open position. Time management skills allow you to prioritize tasks and manage deadlines. As a recruiter, you may have several responsibilities, including sourcing candidates, interviewing candidates and filling job openings. Having strong time management skills can help you manage all of your responsibilities and ensure you meet all of your company’s deadlines.
A bachelor’s degree is often a minimum requirement to become a sourcer. Some sourcers choose to earn a degree in human resources, business or a related field. Courses in human resources, business and communication can help sourcers develop the skills they need to succeed in their role. Some sourcer certifications allow you to increase your earning potential and make you a more appealing candidate to potential employers.
• Interact with potential candidates on social media and professional networks (e.g. LinkedIn, Slack and Github)
• Craft and send recruiting emails
• Coordinate with hiring managers to determine position requirements
• Identify qualified candidate profiles using various sourcing techniques (e.g. Boolean search)
• Develop talent pipelines for future hiring needs
• Measure conversion rates, including numbers of passive candidates who turn into applicants, get invited to interviews, get offers and get hired
• Ask for referrals from current employees and external networks
• Promote our employer brand online and offline
• Maintain candidate databases (e.g. via our Applicant Tracking System)
• Communicate with past applicants regarding new job opportunities
Typical duties of a Controller
Skills:
• Proven work experience as a Talent Sourcer or similar role
• Hands-on experience with sourcing techniques (e.g. recruiting on social platforms and crafting Boolean search strings)
• Familiarity with HR databases, Applicant Tracking Systems (ATSs) and Candidate Management Systems (CMSs)
• Solid verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to positively present our company and open roles to potential candidates
• Effective time-management abilities
Qualifications: BSc in Human Resources Management or relevant field