Research & Talent Sourcer

About the Role We are seeking a highly curious, analytical, and driven Research & Talent Sourcing Specialist to support our recruitment efforts through deep, strategic research and headhunting. This role goes beyond traditional resume screening—it requires someone who can think critically about businesses, competitors, and alternative talent profiles to identify high-quality candidates. The ideal candidate is confident, detail-oriented, and eager to learn how different businesses operate. You will play a key role in identifying talent through creative research strategies and supporting the recruitment lifecycle from sourcing through agreement execution. Key Responsibilities Talent Research & Sourcing Conduct in-depth research to identify qualified candidates using LinkedIn, job boards, company websites, and other online resources Think beyond standard job titles (e.g., identifying alternative titles or adjacent roles when sourcing for positions such as Controller, Finance Manager, etc.) Research competitor companies and related industries to uncover hidden talent pools Support headhunting efforts through outbound messaging and targeted outreach campaigns Recruiting & Outreach Support Draft and post job advertisements and sourcing messages Conduct initial candidate outreach and follow-ups Investigate candidate backgrounds and career paths to assess alignment Maintain accurate candidate records and research notes Agreements & Administrative Support Prepare and send agreements using DocuSign Track agreement status and follow up as needed Support compliance and documentation throughout the recruitment process Marketing & CRM Support Update and manage candidate and company data in HubSpot Assist with light recruitment marketing efforts (campaign tracking, messaging optimization) Support sourcing campaigns with data and insights from research Core Skills & Competencies Strong research and investigative skills with the ability to connect non-obvious data points Understanding of how businesses operate and how roles fit within organizations Confidence in outreach and professional communication Ability to think creatively and outside the box Strong written English skills Organized, detail-oriented, and process-driven Comfortable working independently and managing multiple research streams Qualifications Minimum of 2 years of experience in recruiting, sourcing, research, or lead generation US Recruitment/Sourcing experience (required) Exposure to headhunting or outbound recruiting preferred Experience with DocuSign and CRM systems (HubSpot preferred) Interest in business, markets, and competitive research Willingness to learn new industries, roles, and recruiting strategies Ability to conduct interviews (nice to have)