Talent Sourcing Specialist

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This role will be focused in supporting the Utilities business in finding quality candidates in an agile way. The Talent sourcer will be responsible for developing market research, crafting creative solutions to connect with prospect candidates, nurture relationships with talent for current and future opportunities.

• Network closely within the Utilities sector and niche functional areas to identify the right talent and market insights.
• Apply creativity to explore new and unconventional sourcing methods, beyond traditional job boards and platforms. Implement social media strategies, attend networking events, leverage online communities, and other innovative ways to engage potential candidates.
• Conduct detailed market research to identify potential talent pools, both active and passive candidates, using data-driven insights.
• Ensure an efficient and positive experience for candidates, Hiring Managers, and talent acquisition partners.
• Stay up to date with industry trends, best practices, and innovative sourcing techniques to continuously improve the talent attraction process.

• Identify and research target companies, expand our network and focus on building "top of the funnel" leads.
• Collaborate with AES DE&I Initiatives

Qualifications and skills

• Proven experience sourcing and/or recruiting candidates within the Utilities industry.

• Solid knowledge of the US utilities market.
• Experience developing, in partnership with Hiring Managers, HR Business Partners and recruiters, the sourcing strategy to deliver solutions to our hiring challenges.
• Knowledge of the sourcing lifecycle, including boolean and/or semantic searching, data mining, professional networking, passive candidate cold calling and innovative sourcing techniques.
• Ability to develop and implement creative and diverse sourcing strategies.
• Tech savvy with solid understanding of sourcing tools.

Personal Attributes and Traits

• Outstanding interpersonal/networking skills and ability to establish positive relationships with individuals at various levels within and outside of the organization.
• Ability to run multiple sourcing requests simultaneously under timelines.
• Creative problem-solving skills with a strong sense of urgency and ability to work within diversified projects.

AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to building strength and delivering long-term sustainability through diversity and inclusion. Respecting all backgrounds, differences and perspectives enables us to improve the lives of our people, customers, suppliers, contractors, and the communities in which we live and work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and/or expression, race, national origin, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. E-Verify Notice: AES will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 to confirm work authorization.