Join a dynamic talent sourcing team supporting headquarters recruiting needs through proactive research, candidate engagement, and market intelligence. This hybrid contractor role offers the opportunity to partner with recruiters and hiring managers on specialized searches while helping build strong, qualified pipelines across a variety of functions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for assigned headquarters requisitions and recruiting priorities.
• Identify, research, and engage qualified candidates across multiple functions, disciplines, and experience levels.
• Build and maintain candidate pipelines that align with current hiring needs and anticipated future demand.
• Use advanced sourcing methods, professional networks, research tools, and approved technologies to uncover talent.
• Create tailored outreach messages that accurately represent approved opportunity details.
• Adjust sourcing efforts based on recruiter feedback, candidate availability, and changing market conditions.
• Conduct talent mapping, competitive research, and labor market analysis to support sourcing efforts.
• Summarize market insights and provide sourcing recommendations to recruiting partners.
• Collaborate closely with recruiters, hiring managers, and other stakeholders to clarify search requirements and priorities.
• Share pipeline updates, sourcing results, and research findings in a timely and organized manner.
• Track sourcing activity, candidate engagement, and progress using approved systems and documentation practices.
• Manage multiple sourcing assignments while meeting deadlines and deliverable expectations.

Skills

• Strong background in talent sourcing, recruiting research, executive search, or related candidate identification work.
• Experience sourcing across a range of corporate functions and job levels.
• Ability to develop qualified pipelines for specialized and senior-level roles.
• Advanced research and analytical skills with the ability to turn findings into practical recommendations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to present sourcing updates and market insights to stakeholders with confidence and clarity.
• Strong business acumen and the ability to quickly learn unfamiliar roles and functional areas.
• Effective organization and time management skills for handling multiple priorities.
• Experience using sourcing platforms, talent intelligence tools, and candidate research technologies.

Preferred Skills

• Experience supporting sourcing within a large, complex corporate environment.
• Background in sourcing director-level and above positions.
• Demonstrated experience with talent mapping and competitive intelligence.
• Familiarity with AI-enabled sourcing tools and advanced search techniques when authorized for use.
• Experience documenting sourcing methods and sharing best practices.

Horizontal is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are valued and respected. We believe equity and inclusion strengthen teams, improve outcomes, and help create better experiences for candidates and clients alike.

By applying for this position, you acknowledge and agree that Horizontal Talent may contact you regarding your application using automated technology, including phone calls, SMS/text messages, or email, which may be delivered by our virtual AI recruiter, Alex.