The Role
Source and engage US-based passive candidates for RPO and retained search roles using LinkedIn Recruiter and Boolean search. Conduct 20–30 minute structured phone/video screens, document results in the ATS, maintain candidate records, provide weekly sourcing updates, and coordinate with stakeholders and India-based sourcing operations.
Summary Generated by Built In
About Escalon Recruiting:
Escalon Recruiting is a recruiting and executive search practice inside Escalon Services. Escalon Recruiting supports client recruiting needs through RPO, RPO with Phone Screens, Retained Search, and Executive Search.
Escalon Recruiting is a recruiting and executive search practice inside Escalon Services. Escalon Recruiting supports client recruiting needs through RPO, RPO with Phone Screens, Retained Search, and Executive Search.
What does it mean to be a Senior Talent Sourcer within Escalon’s People Operations Team?
The Senior Talent Sourcer is responsible for US-based passive candidate identification and outreach for RPO and Retained Search engagements where sourcing passive talent is part of the scope. This role conducts structured phone and video screens for RPO with Phone Screens and Retained Search roles, reports directly to the Practice Leader, and coordinates day-to-day with the India-based Sourcing and Operations Manager on active engagements. This position requires independent management of assigned sourcing activity, accurate candidate tracking, and timely communication with client stakeholders.
What You’ll Do:
Day-to-Day Responsibilities also include:
- Build targeted sourcing lists for RPO and Retained Search engagements using LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search, and network mapping
- Identify and source qualified talent for US-based roles across Technology, Sales, Finance, Operations, and HR functions, ranging from individual contributor to Director-level positions.
- Research target companies and prospective candidates’ career history to identify potential job-fits and support outreach efforts for active recruiting engagements.
- Develop, tailor, and execute personalized outreach messages to potential prospects on LinkedIn and via email, leveraging approved templates to maximize candidate engagement and response rates.
- Manage candidate communication; provide timely responses, clear next-step coordination, as well as disposition emails, maintaining professionalism and a welcoming demeanor throughout.
- Conduct initial discovery conversations with interested candidates to assess general alignment before screening
- Conduct 20 to 30-minute structured phone or video screens with US-based candidates on RPO with Phone Screens and Retained Search engagements
- Maintain records of complete standardized documentation for every screened candidate, following established procedures and evaluation criteria.
- Maintain accurate and timely records in the relevant ATS including outreach activity, screening outcomes, interview progression, and disposition reasons on every candidate contacted
- Provide a weekly sourcing update to the Practice Leader covering pipeline status, active prospects, screens completed, and any blockers
- Coordinate with the Sourcing and Operations Manager on candidate handoffs, ownership of follow-up, and distinction between inbound applicant and outbound prospects.
Metrics:
- Maintenance of effective passive candidate outreach through tailored messaging, consistent follow-up, and engagement-specific sourcing strategies. Consistent maintenance of completed standardized candidate documentation
- Weekly sourcing update delivered to the Practice Leader
- Timely updates to ATS records of any candidate status change
What You'll Bring
Must Haves:
- Minimum 3 years: of sourcing or talent acquisition experience across a range of role levels
- Working experience sourcing passive candidates using LinkedIn Recruiter and Boolean search
- Demonstrated Experience writing outreach messaging that generates responses from professionals who were not actively looking
- Experience conducting structured phone or video screens and documenting results for client or stakeholder review
- Working Experience with US hiring markets and candidate expectations across functions
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
Computer Program/Resource Requirements:
- LinkedIn Recruiter or equivalent passive sourcing tool
- ATS platform proficiency (ExactHire preferred)
- Microsoft Office suite including Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Microsoft Teams for scheduling and communication
Nice to Haves:
- Prior experience in a recruiting agency, RPO, or multi-client environment
- Familiarity with ExactHire, Greenhouse, Lever, or similar ATS platforms
- Experience sourcing across Technology, Sales, and Finance functions
- SHRM-CP, PHR, or equivalent HR or talent acquisition certification
Why You’ll Enjoy Working at Escalon:
We offer a variety of health benefits, all available on the first day of the month following employment with us, to keep you and your family feeling fit and well.
- Medical, Dental and Vision options
- Life and Disability
- STD/LTD
- 10 Paid holidays each year
- Flexible PTO
- 401K Retirement Plan
- Incentive compensation
If you are hired at Escalon, your final base salary compensation will be determined based on several factors including, but not limited to, skill set, and years of experience. In addition to those factors – we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider the internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer.
Escalon is an equal opportunity employer.
Compensation includes eligibility for performance-based bonus and/or commission opportunities.
Escalon is an equal opportunity employer.
Compensation includes eligibility for performance-based bonus and/or commission opportunities.
Skills Required
- Minimum 3 years of sourcing or talent acquisition experience
- Working experience sourcing passive candidates using LinkedIn Recruiter and Boolean search
- Demonstrated experience writing outreach messaging that generates responses from passive professionals
- Experience conducting structured phone or video screens and documenting results
- Working experience with US hiring markets and candidate expectations
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field, or equivalent professional experience
- LinkedIn Recruiter or equivalent passive sourcing tool
- ATS platform proficiency (ExactHire preferred)
- Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Microsoft Teams for scheduling and communication
- Prior experience in a recruiting agency, RPO, or multi-client environment
- Familiarity with ExactHire, Greenhouse, Lever, or similar ATS platforms
- SHRM-CP, PHR, or equivalent HR/talent acquisition certification
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The Company
What We Do
Escalon Services provides comprehensive back-office solutions, specializing in accounting, HR, payroll, and finance to help businesses focus on growth while managing operational needs.
