Recruitment Sourcing Officer

JOB SUMMARY:Sourcing Officer is responsible for building and maintaining a consistent pipeline of qualified candidates to support the organization's current and future manpower requirements. The role focuses on proactive candidate sourcing, talent pooling, market mapping, recruitment campaigns, and initial candidate engagement across frontline, professional, specialist, and operational roles. The Sourcing Officer works closely with the Talent Acquisition Delivery team and hiring managers to understand manpower needs, identify available talent in the market, and ensure a steady flow of qualified candidates into the recruitment pipeline.JOB DESCRIPTION:1. Candidate Sourcing

Execute proactive sourcing strategies for assigned vacancies. Identify and attract potential candidates through multiple channels, including: Job portals

Social media

Employee referrals

Talent databases

Professional networks

Schools and universities

Community networks

Recruitment groups

Walk-in applicants

Search for passive candidates for priority and hard-to-fill positions. Conduct targeted sourcing based on role requirements, location, experience, and qualifications. Contact prospective candidates and introduce relevant career opportunities. Maintain a consistent pipeline of qualified candidates.2. Talent Pool Development

Build and maintain talent pools for frequently recruited positions. Develop candidate databases by: RoleLocationExperienceSkillsAvailabilityCandidate status

Re-engage qualified previous applicants and silver-medalist candidates. Maintain relationships with potential candidates for future opportunities. Ensure talent pool information is updated and accurate. Monitor pipeline health and identify gaps.3. Recruitment Campaigns

Support and execute targeted recruitment campaigns. Develop sourcing campaigns based on manpower requirements and hiring priorities. Assist in creating job advertisements and sourcing materials. Promote vacancies through appropriate recruitment channels. Monitor applicant response and adjust sourcing strategies as needed. Support urgent and high-priority recruitment campaigns.4. High-Volume Sourcing

Support high-volume recruitment requirements for operational and frontline positions. Generate applicant volume for: Team Member positions

Supervisory roles

Operational support roles

Support roles

Conduct localized sourcing activities for stores or sites with manpower gaps. Support recruitment caravans, job fairs, and mass hiring activities. Monitor applicant volume and sourcing conversion.5. School & Community Sourcing

Build relationships with schools, universities, training institutions, and community organizations. Coordinate campus recruitment activities. Participate in career fairs and school recruitment events. Develop partnerships that provide a sustainable talent pipeline. Maintain a database of school and community recruitment partners. Identify opportunities for apprenticeships, internships, and entry-level hiring.6. Talent Market Mapping

Conduct basic talent market research for assigned positions. Identify potential sources of talent by role and location. Map talent availability for hard-to-fill positions. Monitor recruitment trends and candidate behavior. Gather information on competitor hiring activities when relevant. Provide talent-market insights to Talent Acquisition leadership.7. Candidate Engagement

Establish initial contact with prospective candidates. Communicate job opportunities clearly and professionally. Explain basic role requirements, location, schedule, and recruitment process. Maintain regular communication with candidates throughout sourcing and screening. Respond promptly to candidate inquiries. Maintain positive relationships with prospective candidates even when they are not immediately selected.8. Initial Candidate Screening

• Conduct basic pre-screening of sourced candidates against established requirements. Validate: Qualifications
• Relevant experienceSkillsAvailabilityWork location
• Compensation expectations, where applicable
• Endorse qualified candidates to the Recruiter/Specialist for further assessment. Maintain accurate screening

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• s and candidate status. Ensure candidates meet minimum requirements before endorsement.9. Recruitment Events
• Support planning and execution of: Job fairs

Career fairs

Recruitment caravans

Walk-in recruitment

School recruitment

Community hiring activities

Assist with event logistics, registration, candidate engagement, and initial screening. Capture candidate information accurately. Conduct post-event candidate follow-up. Monitor event-to-interview and event-to-hire conversion.10. Employee Referral Program

Support implementation of employee referral sourcing activities. Promote open positions through internal referral channels. Track employee referrals. Contact referred candidates and conduct initial screening. Maintain accurate referral records. Monitor referral conversion and identify opportunities to strengthen the program.11. Recruitment Platforms & Social Media

Maintain job postings across approved recruitment platforms. Monitor applications and sourcing responses. Use social media and digital platforms to promote career opportunities. Support development of recruitment-related digital content. Monitor engagement and applicant response by channel. Ensure job postings contain accurate and approved information.12. Candidate Database & ATS Management

Maintain accurate candidate profiles in the Applicant Tracking System. Update candidate status promptly. Avoid duplicate candidate records. Ensure sourced candidates are properly tagged and categorized. Maintain accurate source information for recruitment analytics. Ensure candidate information is handled confidentially.13. Recruitment Reporting

Maintain sourcing and pipeline trackers. Monitor key sourcing metrics such as: Candidates sourced

Candidates contacted

Response rate

Qualified candidates

Candidates endorsed

Interview conversion

Hire conversion

Source effectiveness

Prepare regular sourcing reports. Identify high-performing and low-performing sourcing channels. Provide insights to the Talent Acquisition Delivery team.14. Employer Branding Support

Support employer branding activities designed to attract potential candidates. Assist in preparing: Recruitment posters

Job advertisements

Career content

• Recruitment event materials
• Social media recruitment content

Represent the organization's employment brand professionally. Gather candidate feedback regarding the organization's recruitment reputation.15. Recruitment Process Improvement

Identify opportunities to improve candidate sourcing and pipeline generation. Recommend new sourcing channels and recruitment partnerships. Test alternative sourcing approaches for hard-to-fill positions. Maintain sourcing templates, scripts, and trackers. Share effective sourcing practices with the Talent Acquisition team.JOB REQUIREMENTS:Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, or a related field. At least 5 years in Recruitment Sourcing preferably in the related industry

• Experience in candidate sourcing and recruitment platforms
• Experience in high-volume recruitment is required
• Must be willing to go offsite for recruitment related activities