JOB DESCRIPTION
STRATEGIC SOURCER, TALENT ACQUISITION, EMEA
We are seeking a proactive and skilled Sourcer to support our EMEA Talent Acquisition strategy. In this role, you will be responsible for building candidate pools of specialised talent, focusing largely on hard-to-find skills and strategic growth areas. You will play a crucial role in shaping our talent pipeline, contributing to our recruitment strategy and enhancing our employer brand.
To thrive in this role, you’ll need to possess a formidable set of skills and qualities. At the core, exceptional research abilities and meticulous attention to detail are essential for identifying and evaluating potential candidates, analysing market trends, and gathering industry-specific information. This includes the capacity to efficiently manage and extract meaningful insights from large datasets. Your communication skills should be exemplary, with a mastery of both written and verbal English that allows you to craft compelling messages that resonate with high-calibre candidates, as well as auditing quality of recruitment adverts. Cultural intelligence is equally crucial, enabling you to build and maintain professional relationships across diverse cultural landscapes, which is vital for effective global sourcing and intelligence gathering.
Hands-on experience with various recruitment tools, such as application tracking systems and software like Workday and LinkedIn, would be a significant advantage. You should also possess a keen industry acumen, staying abreast of the latest talent acquisition trends and implementing current best practices in your work. Your skill set should be rounded out by adept problem-solving abilities and the capacity to thrive in dynamic, fast-paced environments characterised by rapid growth and frequent changes.
THE ROLE PROFILE
Candidate Pool Development
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Build and maintain talent pools of candidates with specialist and hard-to-find skills
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Identify and engage potential candidates aligned with our strategic growth areas
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Utilize advanced sourcing techniques across various platforms, including social medial and professional networks.
Pipeline Management
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Assist in developing strategies for ongoing candidate engagement and relationship management
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Regularly update and maintain candidate information in our ATS/CRM systems
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Collaborate with the business to understand future talent needs to help proactively build relevant pipelines
Market Intelligence
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Gather and analyse market data on talent availability, salary benchmarks and competitor activities
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Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in talent acquisition
Employer Branding
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Communicate our company’s value proposition, culture and opportunities to potential candidates
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Contribute to building a positive employer brand that attracts top talent
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Craft compelling messages that engage qualified candidates
Data Analysis and Strategy
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Analyse quantitative and qualitive data points related to sourcing and recruitment
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Use data-driven insights to inform and improve sourcing strategies
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Prepare data-driven reports for hiring managers on talent insights and trends
THE COMPANY
Sustainability is our business.
As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, ERM partners with the world’s leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations.
ERM’s diverse team of 8,000+ world-class experts in over 150 offices in 40 countries and territories combine strategic transformation and technical delivery to help clients operationalize sustainability at pace and scale. ERM calls this capability its “boots to boardroom” approach - a comprehensive service model that helps organizations to accelerate the integration of sustainability into their strategy and operations.
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