Talent Sourcing Specialist

Connect Great Talent with Great Opportunities

At Thompson Thrift, we're looking for a Talent Sourcing Specialist to help identify, engage, and connect qualified candidates with exciting career opportunities across our organization.

In this role, you'll play an important part in our talent acquisition and recruiting efforts by developing candidate pipelines, building relationships with potential applicants, and using creative sourcing strategies to find exceptional talent.

This opportunity is ideal for a resourceful, outgoing, and detail-oriented professional who enjoys connecting with people, uncovering talent, and supporting a collaborative recruiting team.

Why Thompson Thrift?

Thompson Thrift is an integrated, full-service real estate company engaged in the development, construction, leasing, and management of high-quality multifamily communities nationwide. We’re committed to building exceptional places — and developing the people who make them possible.

At Thompson Thrift, you’ll find:

• Values-Driven Culture: Excellence, Service, and Leadership guide everything we do

• Career Growth: Training, mentorship, and long-term development opportunities

• Work-Life Support: Competitive benefits, flexibility, and wellness programs

• Real Impact: Hands-on involvement in industry-leading multifamily projects

Your Role as a Talent Sourcing Specialist

As a Talent Sourcing Specialist, you'll support Thompson Thrift's talent acquisition efforts by proactively identifying, engaging, and screening candidates for current and future career opportunities.

Working closely with the Talent Acquisition team, you'll leverage LinkedIn, professional networks, social media, employee referrals, and other recruiting channels to build strong talent pipelines and connect qualified candidates with the right opportunities.

You'll help create a positive candidate experience while maintaining accurate recruiting records, coordinating candidate communications, and identifying innovative ways to attract talent in a competitive hiring market.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively source and engage qualified candidates through LinkedIn, social media, professional networks, employee referrals, trade schools, staffing partners, and other recruiting channels.

• Identify and connect with passive candidates to build relationships and expand talent pipelines for current and anticipated openings.

• Develop and maintain candidate pipelines to support ongoing recruitment and workforce needs.

• Conduct initial candidate outreach through phone calls, email, text messaging, and social media.

• Communicate career opportunities, job responsibilities, compensation, benefits, and Thompson Thrift's company culture to prospective candidates.

• Review resumes, applications, education, work history, and professional qualifications to identify strong candidates.

• Partner with the Talent Acquisition team to coordinate candidate screening, interview scheduling, and next steps in the hiring process.

• Prepare professional candidate communications, including interview invitations, follow-up messages, and recruiting correspondence.

• Conduct professional reference checks and accurately document results.

• Maintain organized, accurate, and confidential candidate records within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).

• Track candidate activity and maintain recruiting data to support reporting and hiring decisions.

• Research and recommend innovative talent sourcing strategies to identify candidates beyond traditional recruiting channels.

• Support additional recruiting coordination and administrative activities to help deliver an efficient and positive hiring experience.

Our Ideal Candidate for this Role

Education

• Associate degree in Human Resources, Business, Communications, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience

• One or more years of experience in recruiting, talent sourcing, talent acquisition, sales, customer service, call center operations, or a related field preferred.

• Experience using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), CRM platforms, LinkedIn, social media, spreadsheets, and online sourcing tools preferred.

Skills & Attributes

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with a professional and engaging approach to candidate interactions.

• Comfortable making outbound calls, initiating conversations, and building relationships with prospective candidates.

• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple candidates, priorities, and recruiting activities.

• Resourceful, creative, and persistent in identifying and engaging qualified talent.

• Strong ability to evaluate candidate qualifications and make thoughtful recommendations.

• Excellent time-management skills with a commitment to follow-through and timely communication.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and accurately manage sensitive candidate information.

• Self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with team members.

• Adaptable, eager to learn, and committed to providing an exceptional candidate experience.

Make an Impact Through Talent Acquisition

At Thompson Thrift, finding the right people is essential to building exceptional teams and communities. As a Talent Sourcing Specialist, you'll help shape our organization's future by connecting talented professionals with meaningful career opportunities.

If you're passionate about recruiting, relationship-building, and discovering great talent, we encourage you to explore a career with Thompson Thrift.