Job Description

The Strategic Talent Sourcer will serve as a critical component to executing Discover Financial Services Talent Acquisition and Sourcing strategies by serving as a networker with the ability to rotate into full life-cycle recruiting for a specific job family when needed.  Using internet based platforms and traditional sourcing techniques, the Strategic Talent Sourcer will build pipelines of pre-qualified talent for current and future positions throughout the enterprise. They will utilize internal and external networks and referral sources, industry publications, etcetera, to identify and attract top talent to Discover.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver high quality, pre-screened, active and passive candidates
• Proactively identify candidates using multiple techniques including cold calling into competitors, on-line databases, social media websites, Boolean Keyword searches, job boards, contact lists, networking, employee referrals, etc.
• Evaluate candidates and make recommendations to lead Recruiters
• Maintain excellent understanding of a variety of sourcing tools and is adept at evaluating and managing timing and appropriate use of each resource
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while prioritizing work based on Business needs and deadlines
• Source passive candidates through extensive name generation research, relationship building, complex internet searches and existing talent pools
• Research and adopt innovative tools and approaches to sourcing efforts
• Develop social networking contacts via groups, Social Media, association contacts, etc.
• Work with recruiters to develop and execute sourcing strategies to meet overall recruiting goals and build talent pipelines based on Business Unit workforce planning
• Help to create and deliver content to increase visibility of the Discover Employment Brand
• Collect, manage and report on project and talent market data/metrics
• Obtain talent-market intelligence and provide on-going feedback to recruiters based on market realities, accompanied by supporting data and metrics
• Map target organizations and build organizational charts based on research and discussions
• Promote a risk-aware culture, ensure efficient and effective risk and compliance management practices by adhering to required standards and processes

Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a business related field from an accredited college/university is preferred
• Minimum 4+ years’ work experience
• Experience in Talent Acquisition or Recruitment required (agency or corporate)
• Demonstrated experience in core recruiting skills (Job requirements gathering, planning, sourcing, selecting, cold calling, phone screening)
• Must work independently with minimal guidance in both highly strategic and tactical capacities
• Demonstrated ability to effectively develop plans and execute sourcing strategy
• Results oriented
• Excellent communication (oral and written) skills and must also have high sense of urgency, strong work ethic and can manage ambiguity
• Experience working with a CRM and ATS systems
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite

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