Supports Talent Acquisition by sourcing candidates, conducting talent and market research, reviewing resumes, assisting with outreach, and maintaining accurate ATS and CRM records. Partners with recruiters on intake, calibration, pipeline development, and reporting while following established sourcing processes. The role is designed for an early-career recruiting professional developing sourcing skills and experience with LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, databases, and diversity sourcing practices.
Description
* Employer Brand Relationship
* At CDW, we make it happen, together. Trust, connection, and commitment are at the heart of how we work together to deliver for our customers. It's why we're coworkers, not just employees. Coworkers who genuinely believe in supporting our customers and one another. We collectively forge our path forward with a level of commitment that speaks to who we are and where we're headed. We're proud to share our story and Make Amazing Happen at CDW.
Job Summary
The Associate Sourcing Recruiter supports the Talent Acquisition team by executing sourcing and research activities that help build diverse, high-quality candidate pipelines for open and future roles. This role partners closely with the recruiting team to identify talent, conduct market research, and support candidate outreach efforts aligned to defined hiring needs. This position is ideal for an early-career recruiting professional who is developing core sourcing skills and gaining exposure to modern sourcing tools, techniques, and talent markets. The role emphasizes execution, accuracy, responsiveness, and learning, with work performed under the guidance of more senior recruiting and sourcing team members.
* What you'll do
* Sourcing Execution & Candidate Identification
* Execute sourcing activities using defined sourcing plans and guidance
* Identify potential candidates through LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, and databases
* Review resumes against defined role requirements
* Support candidate outreach using approved messaging
* Maintain accurate candidate records in ATS and CRM systems Talent Research & Market Support
* Conduct talent research to identify target companies and skill profiles
* Assist with market mapping and pipeline development
* Prepare candidate research summaries and talent lists
* Track sourcing activity to support reporting and visibility Collaboration & Process Support
* Partner with Recruiters and Talent Sourcing team to align sourcing efforts Participate in intake and calibration discussions
* Follow established sourcing processes and governance standards
* Provide feedback to support continuous improvement
What we expect of you
* Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Communications, Liberal Arts, or equivalent experience preferred.
* 1- 3 years of experience in recruiting coordination, sourcing, or TA support roles Experience using ATS, CRM, and sourcing tools including LinkedIn
* Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
* Ability to manage confidential information with discretion
* Clear written and verbal communication skills Preferred Qualifications
* Exposure to corporate or agency recruiting environments
* Experience supporting multiple roles simultaneously
* Familiarity with diversity sourcing practices Pay range: $58,000 - $86,000 depending on experience and skill set. Annual bonus target of 7% subject to terms and conditions of plan Benefits overview: https://cdw.benefit-info.com/ Salary ranges may be subject to geographic differentials.
* About CDW
* We make technology work so people can do great things. CDW is a leading multi-brand provider of information technology solutions to business, government, education and healthcare customers in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada. A Fortune 500 company and member of the S&P 500 Index, CDW helps its customers to navigate an increasingly complex IT market and maximize return on their technology investments. Together, we unite. Together, we win. Together, we thrive. CDW is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by state and local law.
* CDW is committed to being an AI-fluent organization
* We're looking for people who bring curiosity, a learner's mindset, and a willingness to engage with ever-evolving technology and tools. We value adopting AI as a partner, openness to experimentation, and a shared interest in learning together on AI. Our goal is to create a culture where AI enhances- not replaces- human creativity and decision-making. You don't need to be an expert today; what matters is your readiness to explore, adapt, and grow with us as we integrate AI responsibly and effectively into our work.Additionally, CDW is committed to fostering an equitable, transparent, and respectful hiring process for all applicants. During our application process, our goal is to understand your experience, strengths, skills, and qualifications. As an AI forward company, we see AI not just as a tool, but as a catalyst for new ways of thinking, creating, and communicating. We encourage candidates to embrace an AI mindset, one that's curious, adaptive, and ready to explore what's possible. We welcome thoughtful use of AI to expand your perspective and elevate how you share your story, while ensuring your application remains rooted in your own background, judgment, and voice.
* About Us
* CDW is a Fortune 500 technology solutions provider that helps businesses, government, education, and healthcare organizations achieve what's possible through technology. What makes CDW different isn't just what we do- it's how we do it. At CDW we act as one- building trust, speaking candidly, and working together to achieve more. We play to win- focusing on what matters most and delivering for our customers. And we think forward- staying curious, moving fast, and continuously learning. We believe meaningful work happens when people feel supported, heard, and empowered to contribute. That's why we think of ourselves as coworkers, not just employees- working together to solve complex challenges and deliver real impact for our customers and communities. As a full-stack, full-lifecycle technology partner, CDW brings deep expertise, strong relationships, and broad industry knowledge to help turn ideas into outcomes. When you join CDW, you become part of a collaborative environment where your work matters, your growth is supported, and your contributions help shape what's next. Together, we deliver the full promise of what technology can do.
* Together, we Make Amazing Happen.
* CDW is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by state and local law.
* Employer Brand Relationship
* At CDW, we make it happen, together. Trust, connection, and commitment are at the heart of how we work together to deliver for our customers. It's why we're coworkers, not just employees. Coworkers who genuinely believe in supporting our customers and one another. We collectively forge our path forward with a level of commitment that speaks to who we are and where we're headed. We're proud to share our story and Make Amazing Happen at CDW.
Job Summary
The Associate Sourcing Recruiter supports the Talent Acquisition team by executing sourcing and research activities that help build diverse, high-quality candidate pipelines for open and future roles. This role partners closely with the recruiting team to identify talent, conduct market research, and support candidate outreach efforts aligned to defined hiring needs. This position is ideal for an early-career recruiting professional who is developing core sourcing skills and gaining exposure to modern sourcing tools, techniques, and talent markets. The role emphasizes execution, accuracy, responsiveness, and learning, with work performed under the guidance of more senior recruiting and sourcing team members.
* What you'll do
* Sourcing Execution & Candidate Identification
* Execute sourcing activities using defined sourcing plans and guidance
* Identify potential candidates through LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, and databases
* Review resumes against defined role requirements
* Support candidate outreach using approved messaging
* Maintain accurate candidate records in ATS and CRM systems Talent Research & Market Support
* Conduct talent research to identify target companies and skill profiles
* Assist with market mapping and pipeline development
* Prepare candidate research summaries and talent lists
* Track sourcing activity to support reporting and visibility Collaboration & Process Support
* Partner with Recruiters and Talent Sourcing team to align sourcing efforts Participate in intake and calibration discussions
* Follow established sourcing processes and governance standards
* Provide feedback to support continuous improvement
What we expect of you
* Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Communications, Liberal Arts, or equivalent experience preferred.
* 1- 3 years of experience in recruiting coordination, sourcing, or TA support roles Experience using ATS, CRM, and sourcing tools including LinkedIn
* Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
* Ability to manage confidential information with discretion
* Clear written and verbal communication skills Preferred Qualifications
* Exposure to corporate or agency recruiting environments
* Experience supporting multiple roles simultaneously
* Familiarity with diversity sourcing practices Pay range: $58,000 - $86,000 depending on experience and skill set. Annual bonus target of 7% subject to terms and conditions of plan Benefits overview: https://cdw.benefit-info.com/ Salary ranges may be subject to geographic differentials.
* About CDW
* We make technology work so people can do great things. CDW is a leading multi-brand provider of information technology solutions to business, government, education and healthcare customers in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada. A Fortune 500 company and member of the S&P 500 Index, CDW helps its customers to navigate an increasingly complex IT market and maximize return on their technology investments. Together, we unite. Together, we win. Together, we thrive. CDW is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by state and local law.
* CDW is committed to being an AI-fluent organization
* We're looking for people who bring curiosity, a learner's mindset, and a willingness to engage with ever-evolving technology and tools. We value adopting AI as a partner, openness to experimentation, and a shared interest in learning together on AI. Our goal is to create a culture where AI enhances- not replaces- human creativity and decision-making. You don't need to be an expert today; what matters is your readiness to explore, adapt, and grow with us as we integrate AI responsibly and effectively into our work.Additionally, CDW is committed to fostering an equitable, transparent, and respectful hiring process for all applicants. During our application process, our goal is to understand your experience, strengths, skills, and qualifications. As an AI forward company, we see AI not just as a tool, but as a catalyst for new ways of thinking, creating, and communicating. We encourage candidates to embrace an AI mindset, one that's curious, adaptive, and ready to explore what's possible. We welcome thoughtful use of AI to expand your perspective and elevate how you share your story, while ensuring your application remains rooted in your own background, judgment, and voice.
* About Us
* CDW is a Fortune 500 technology solutions provider that helps businesses, government, education, and healthcare organizations achieve what's possible through technology. What makes CDW different isn't just what we do- it's how we do it. At CDW we act as one- building trust, speaking candidly, and working together to achieve more. We play to win- focusing on what matters most and delivering for our customers. And we think forward- staying curious, moving fast, and continuously learning. We believe meaningful work happens when people feel supported, heard, and empowered to contribute. That's why we think of ourselves as coworkers, not just employees- working together to solve complex challenges and deliver real impact for our customers and communities. As a full-stack, full-lifecycle technology partner, CDW brings deep expertise, strong relationships, and broad industry knowledge to help turn ideas into outcomes. When you join CDW, you become part of a collaborative environment where your work matters, your growth is supported, and your contributions help shape what's next. Together, we deliver the full promise of what technology can do.
* Together, we Make Amazing Happen.
* CDW is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by state and local law.
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