Senior Associate - Technical Sourcing

Talent Sourcing:

• Utilize a variety of sourcing methods including job boards, professional networks, social media, employee referrals, and databases to identify potential candidates.
• Conduct Boolean searches, advanced internet searches, and database mining to locate passive talent.
• Engage with passive candidates to assess interest and suitability for current and future opportunities.

Candidate Screening:

• Pre-screen candidates to ensure alignment with job requirements and organizational culture.
• Focus on candidate quality that translates to better conversions at the hiring manager screening and interview stages.

Pipeline Management:

• Build and maintain a talent pipeline for critical and high-demand roles to address immediate and long-term hiring needs.
• Maintain candidate databases and ensure accurate tracking of sourcing metrics and activities.

Collaboration:

• Partner with recruiters and hiring managers to understand hiring needs and develop sourcing strategies.
• Provide market intelligence on talent availability, competitor analysis, and hiring trends.

Research Skills:

• Ability to conduct in depth research to identify quality candidates
• Familiarity with advanced Boolean search techniques and other sourcing methods

Communication skills:

• Strong written and verbal communication to engage potential candidates effectively
• Ability to craft and convey compelling outreach messages

Technical Proficiency:

• Proficient is using recruitment tools like LinkedIn, Job board, applicant tracking systems like Workday, CRM like Beamary and other sourcing platforms to find and engage with quality talent

Employer Branding:

• Represent the organization professionally to potential candidates, effectively communicating the employer value proposition.
• Participate in recruitment marketing activities to enhance employer brand visibility.

Reporting and Metrics:

• Track and report key performance indicators such as time-to-source, candidate response rates, and conversion rates.
• Use data to evaluate the effectiveness of sourcing strategies and suggest improvements.

• Functional expertise of Recruitment / Talent Acquisition.
• Extensive sourcing expertise in finding and engaging candidates for technical roles such as software engineers, data scientists, and IT professionals.
• Possess strong recruitment operations skills, analytical skills, technical proficiency - understanding business need
• Proven track record of delivering on niche and regular demand in a timely and effective manner
• Functional expertise of Workday - Talent Acquisition, TA tools like Beamary, Assessment tools other sourcing / screening tools.
• Strong understanding of sourcing techniques and tools, including Boolean searches and social media recruiting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to assess candidate qualifications against job requirements effectively.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to handle multiple requisitions and priorities simultaneously
• Preferred: Sourcing certifications - AIRS, LinkedIn Recruiter, or similar.
• Familiarity with recruitment analytics tools - Microsoft BI, Tableau etc
• Ability to work on high-pressure topics and manage potential conflicts while maintaining a focus on effective resolution and achievement of business priorities.
• Clear communication skills, able to engage with a range of stakeholders clearly and persuasively. An active listener keen to understand needs and simplify complex messages.
• A collaborative approach to building partnership throughout LSEG, with the ability to become a trusted member of the recruitment team and the People Function.
• Curiosity and commitment to continuous learning, alongside enthusiasm to inspire others to develop their knowledge and capability.
• Bachelor s degree in human resources, Business administration or a related field preferred.
• 6-10 years of experience in Recruitment, Sourcing or similar role
• Experience with Workday is highly desirable