Talent Acquisition Sourcing Analyst

The Talent Acquisition Sourcing Analyst plays a key role in helping us find and connect with exceptional talent. Partnering closely with the Business Professional Talent Acquisition team, you'll build creative sourcing strategies, engage top candidates, and develop strong talent pipelines that support both current hiring needs and future growth. If you enjoy research, relationship-building, and uncovering great talent, this is a role where you can make a real impact.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Identify and engage high-quality talent using a variety of sourcing channels, including extensive use of LinkedIn Recruiter and other recruiting tools.

• Build and nurture talent pipelines for recurring and hard-to-fill positions, creating meaningful connections with prospective candidates over time.

• Conduct thoughtful screening interviews to assess candidates' skills, experience, and overall fit for our organization.

• Serve as a trusted resource and subject matter expert on LinkedIn Recruiter and other sourcing and applicant tracking technologies, sharing best practices with the recruiting team.

• Monitor sourcing activity, project progress, and recruiting metrics using Smartsheet and other tools.

• Analyze and share sourcing data and recruiting insights through regular reports using LinkedIn Talent Insights and Excel.

• Stay informed on sourcing trends, market insights, and innovative recruiting techniques to continuously improve how we identify and attract talent.

Education and/or Experience: 

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree

• A minimum of two years of experience as a recruiter, talent acquisition sourcer, or other recruiting-focused role

• Proficiency in recruitment software and tools such as LinkedIn Recruiter, and ATS systems

• Moderate to advanced proficiency in Excel

• Knowledge of state and federal employment laws

Preferred:

• Workday experience

• PHR or SHRM-CP certification

Other Skills and Abilities:

The following will also be required of the successful candidate:

• Strong organizational skills

• Strong attention to detail

• Good judgment

• Strong interpersonal communication skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Able to work harmoniously and effectively with others

• Able to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretion

• Able to work under pressure

• Able to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities

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The target salary range for this role is:

Salaries vary by location and are based on numerous factors, including, but not limited to, the relevant market, skills, experience, and education of the selected candidate. Our compensation package also includes bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits program. Benefits information can be found at Sidley.com/Benefits.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the Duties and Responsibilities above satisfactorily and meet the requirements. The requirements listed above are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. If you need such an accommodation, please email [email protected] (current employees should contact Human Resources).

Sidley Austin LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.