Talent Acquisition Sourcing Specialist

Our commitment to pay range transparency fosters an equitable workplace, where everyone can feel valued. The annual compensation range for this position is stated below. The salary offered within this range will be based upon the geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level. Salary Range:

$54,100.00 - $81,100.00

## Purpose Statement

The Talent Acquisition Sourcing Specialist is responsible for partnering with Plexus Talent Acquisition Team, HR Business Partners, and Plexus Leadership to anticipate and meet the evolving human capital needs of Plexus and support open critical positions. By developing and executing proactive, innovative candidate attraction strategies, the Talent Acquisition Sourcing Specialist identifies, engages, and nurtures high-quality passive talent to build robust, diverse candidate pipelines for critical, niche, and hard-to-fill roles across the organization.

## Key Job Accountabilities

• Effective Partnership & Consultation: Partner closely with Hiring Leaders and Talent Acquisition Partners to conduct intake meetings, qualify talent requirements, and shape scalable sourcing strategies. Serve as a trusted talent consultant by bringing forward creative recommendations, competitor intelligence, and specialized labor market perspectives to solve complex hiring needs.
• Proactive Sourcing & Pipeline Development: Actively hunt, engage, and build talent pipelines for current and future hiring priorities across all available channels. Design and execute innovative sourcing strategies utilizing advanced Boolean search, data mining, recruitment marketing, and talent communities to engage passive candidates.
• Candidate Engagement & Pre-Screening: Conduct personalized, compelling candidate outreach to communicate the value of a Plexus opportunity. Conduct initial pre-screening assessments to evaluate candidate qualifications, technical capabilities, salary expectations, career aspirations, and cultural fit prior to presenting them to hiring teams.
• Data, Market Intelligence & Branding: Conduct talent mapping and market analysis to track industry trends, competitor movements, and talent availability. Utilize sourcing analytics to monitor pipeline health, conversion rates, and sourcing effectiveness. Actively promote the employer brand across professional networks to enhance market positioning.
• Operational Excellence: Maintain precise, compliant, and up-to-date candidate data within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and Candidate Relationship Management (CRM) tools, leveraging technology and automation to optimize workflow efficiency. In addition will proactively sourcing talent from all backgrounds and diverse networks.
• Business Knowledge: Cultivate a deep understanding of the Company’s core culture, business operations, products, and services to effectively pitch opportunities and accurately assess candidates' alignment with company goals.

## Qualifications

### Education/ Experience Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 2 or more years of related experience is preferred. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience will be considered.

### Skills & Knowledge Qualifications

• Sourcing Expertise: Demonstrated proficiency using advanced sourcing tools and techniques, including LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search strings, X-Ray searches, candidate aggregators, ATS/CRM technologies, and automated recruitment tools.
• Communication & Influence: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to craft compelling candidate outreach messages, pitch career opportunities, and collaborate effectively with senior stakeholders.
• Analytical & Research Skills: Strong research and analytical skills with a demonstrated ability to interpret labor market trends, gather competitive intelligence, and translate data into actionable search strategies.
• Organizational & Priority Management: Self-motivated and adaptable with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities, meet tight deadlines, and maintain pipeline accuracy.
• Tools & Systems: High proficiency with Microsoft Office or Google Workspace applications, HRMS platforms, CRM databases, and ATS systems.

Physical Requirements:

• Professional office environment with suitable lighting, comfortable temperatures, and low noise level. May require prolonged periods of sitting at a desk, using a computer, and other office equipment. Minimal physical activity is generally involved, emphasizing the importance of good posture and ergonomic workplace arrangements.

Travel Requirements:

• Less than 10% (for team meetings, networking, or campus/industry events as needed).

*This document does not represent a contract of employment and is not intended to capture every possible assignment the incumbent could be asked to perform.*