Contract Talent Sourcer

We are looking for a skilled Contract Talent Sourcer to support priority hiring efforts in College Park, Georgia. This Long-term Contract position focuses on uncovering and engaging high-caliber passive talent for sales and other difficult-to-fill roles while strengthening future hiring pipelines. The person in this role will also deliver talent market insights that help shape recruiting strategies and improve decision-making across North America.

Responsibilities:

• Identify and connect with passive candidates for sales-focused and other business-critical openings using proactive sourcing techniques.
• Develop focused talent pipelines aligned to current demand and anticipated hiring needs instead of relying primarily on active applicants.
• Research competitor organizations and map talent across freight forwarding, logistics, and related sectors to uncover strong candidate pools.
• Analyze labor market conditions, candidate availability, compensation patterns, and regional hiring challenges to inform recruiting plans.
• Recommend alternative locations, backgrounds, or talent segments when searches become constrained or difficult to fill.
• Maintain ongoing relationships with prospective candidates to keep pipelines warm for upcoming opportunities.
• Share clear weekly updates with the talent acquisition team summarizing pipeline progress, market findings, and sourcing trends.
• Partner with recruiters and hiring stakeholders to refine search strategies for niche, commercial, and high-priority roles.
• Proven experience sourcing talent across North America in a corporate or agency recruiting environment.
• Demonstrated success identifying candidates for sales, commercial, or other hard-to-fill positions.
• Strong ability to conduct passive candidate research, talent mapping, and pipeline development.
• Knowledge of labor market data and confidence translating market findings into practical hiring recommendations.
• Background in logistics, freight forwarding, or closely related industries is strongly preferred.
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities effectively, and deliver results in a fast-moving setting.
• Familiarity with applicant tracking systems and recruiting tools used for sourcing and market analysis.