Talent Acquisition Specialist, Sourcing and Talent Intelligence

Summary

Join Wealthfront as a Talent Acquisition Specialist and play a pivotal role in identifying and attracting top-tier talent. You will leverage advanced sourcing techniques and data analysis to build robust talent pipelines and provide strategic insights to hiring partners. This role requires expertise in technical sourcing, talent intelligence, and market research. You will collaborate with hiring managers and recruiters to understand hiring requirements and define candidate profiles. The position is a 6-month, full-time temporary role with the potential to transition to a permanent position. The estimated annual salary range is $185,000 - $215,000 USD.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• 1.5+ years of experience in talent acquisition, with a significant focus on strategic sourcing and/or talent intelligence within a fast-paced environment
• Proven expertise in utilizing various sourcing tools and platforms (e.g., LinkedIn Recruiter, ATS, CRM systems)
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, interpret, and present data to inform talent strategies
• Experience sourcing for highly technical engineering roles
• Experience with advanced Boolean search techniques and other creative sourcing methodologies
• Familiarity with workforce planning and succession planning concepts
• This will be a 6-month, full-time temporary role, with the opportunity to transition to a permanent position at the end of the 6-month period. Estimated annual salary range: $185,000 - $215,000 USD. This position is not eligible to receive equity or bonus compensation

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute innovative, multi-channel sourcing strategies to identify and engage passive candidates for niche and high-priority roles. This includes leveraging platforms like LinkedIn Recruiter, GitHub, industry-specific communities, academic networks, and other non-traditional sources
• Conduct in-depth market research and competitive intelligence to understand talent landscapes, industry trends, compensation benchmarks, and talent availability. Provide actionable insights to hiring managers and leadership to inform talent strategies
• Proactively build and maintain robust talent communities and pipelines for current and future hiring needs. Cultivate long-term relationships with potential candidates
• Track, analyze, and report on key sourcing metrics (e.g., pipeline health, conversion rates, time-to-fill) to evaluate the effectiveness of sourcing strategies and recommend data-driven improvements. Leverage applicant tracking systems (ATS) and other recruitment technologies for optimal data management
• Collaborate closely with hiring managers, recruiters, and others to deeply understand hiring requirements, define candidate profiles, and align on sourcing approaches. Act as a trusted advisor on talent market dynamics
• Craft compelling outreach messages to attract and engage passive talent. Ensure an exceptional candidate experience from initial outreach through the early stages of the recruitment process
• Contribute to employer branding initiatives by showcasing the company's mission, culture, and values to potential candidates, particularly within specialized talent communities
• Actively monitor emerging recruitment technologies, sourcing best practices, and advancements in talent acquisition, then recommend and implement innovative solutions