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Talent Acquisition Sourcing Specialist

The Smilist
4 days ago
Full-time
On-site
Great Neck, New York, United States

The Smilist is seeking a proactive and resourceful Talent Acquisition Sourcing Specialist to join our growing team. In this role, you will focus on identifying, engaging, and building relationships with passive candidates across a variety of clinical positions (Doctors and Registered Dental Hygienists). Working closely with recruiters, you will develop talent pipelines, conduct strategic outreach, and help ensure a consistent flow of qualified candidates to support our organization's growth.

Key Responsibilities

  • Source and identify passive candidates using LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, social media, networking, referrals, and other sourcing tools.
  • Build and maintain pipelines of qualified candidates for current and future hiring needs.
  • Partner closely with recruiters and hiring teams to understand position requirements and ideal candidate profiles.
  • Conduct initial outreach to prospective candidates through email, phone, LinkedIn, and other communication channels.
  • Generate candidate interest and schedule qualified candidates with recruiters.
  • Track sourcing activity and maintain accurate candidate records within the applicant tracking system (ATS).
  • Continuously research new sourcing strategies, talent pools, and market trends.
  • Assist with talent mapping and competitive intelligence initiatives.
  • Support employer branding efforts through candidate engagement and networking.

Qualifications

  • 1–2 years of experience in talent sourcing, recruiting, or headhunting.
  • Experience sourcing passive candidates is required.
  • Experience sourcing within the dental or healthcare industry is a plus, but not required.
  • Familiarity with LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, applicant tracking systems, and other sourcing platforms.
  • Strong research, communication, and relationship-building skills.
  • Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple searches simultaneously.
  • Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Skills

  • Creative sourcing techniques and Boolean search experience.
  • Ability to identify and engage hard-to-find talent.
  • Strong written communication skills with the ability to personalize candidate outreach.
  • Collaborative mindset and a team-first attitude.

What You'll Bring

  • Curiosity and persistence in finding exceptional talent.
  • A positive, professional approach to candidate engagement.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • A passion for helping build high-performing teams through strategic sourcing.

Position Details:

  • Schedule/Location: Hybrid in Great Neck, NY or remote work arrangements
  • Salary: $65,000/yearΒ