Talent Sourcing Specialist

Build your career at Sazerac! With almost 400 years of rich history, Sazerac Company has thrived as an independent, American family-owned company with operations in the United States and around the world. Since the 2000s, Sazerac has averaged double digit growth every year! Sazerac Company produces and markets the most award-winning bourbons and whiskeys in the world, including Buffalo Trace, Pappy Van Winkle, Eagle Rare, Blanton’s, and Sazerac Rye. Additionally, Sazerac owns many popular brands across a range of spirits, including Fireball, Southern Comfort, Seagram’s V.O., Myers’s, Goldschläger, Parrot Bay, 99 Brand, and Platinum Vodka. 

We’re proud of our award-winning culture and distilleries. Our Louisville office has been named one of the “Best Places to Work in Kentucky” four times, and our Buffalo Trace Distillery has earned the title of “world’s most award-winning distillery” through the dedication of our craftsmen for well over 200 years. Whether you’re a recent graduate or an experienced professional, Sazerac provides extraordinary opportunities for growth with competitive salaries and benefits in an exciting, entrepreneurial industry.

The Talent Sourcing Specialist will proactively build and maintain talent pipelines for high-need and hard-to-fill roles across the organization. They will play a key role in supporting Recruiters by identifying and engaging high-quality candidates, especially passive talent, and fostering long-term relationships to ensure a steady flow of future hires. This role will require creative sourcing approaches, strong market awareness, and the ability to leverage data to continuously optimize sourcing strategies and meet evolving business needs.

• Build and maintain talent pipelines for critical roles that are frequently open or hard to fill. Proactively engage with passive candidates to create a robust pool of talent.
• Identify, engage, and attract high-quality candidates through creative sourcing methods, including direct outreach, social media, job boards, networking events, referrals, and more. Utilize AI and Boolean search techniques and advanced sourcing strategies.
• Leverage market data and trends to inform sourcing strategies. Continuously analyze labor market conditions, competitor hiring practices, and talent availability to adapt and refine sourcing efforts.
• Partner with Recruiters to understand hiring needs and help fill difficult-to-fill positions. Provide strategic sourcing support by delivering a steady stream of candidates and insights into the talent market.
• Build and maintain relationships with passive candidates, keeping them engaged for current or future opportunities. Foster a positive candidate experience by communicating proactively and maintaining transparency.
• Conduct initial candidate screening to assess qualifications, experience, and cultural fit. Present top candidates to Recruiters with detailed candidate profiles and insights.
• Track and report on key sourcing metrics, including candidate engagement, pipeline health, and sourcing channel effectiveness. Use data to drive continuous improvement in sourcing strategies.
• Stay up to date with the latest sourcing tools, techniques, and trends. Experiment with new tools and platforms to find innovative ways to attract and engage talent.
• Work with manager to develop a prioritized My Performance plan with clear tangible signs and measurement tools in place to assess personal progress. Help hiring managers determine which skills (FYI) will need developed for candidates selected for hire by observing areas of opportunity throughout the section process.
• Communicate personal career goals to manager; develop and execute career development plan to achieve career goals.  Understand the succession planning needs of the company to effectively identify talent to meet future needs.

MUST

• Bachelor's Degree
• 2 years relevant experience (minimum)
• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, marketing, a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 2-4 years of experience in talent sourcing, recruitment. experience in hard-to-fill roles and technical recruitment is a plus. agency experience is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of sourcing tools and techniques, including boolean search, linkedin recruiter, and other sourcing platforms.
• Creative and strategic thinking with a focus on problem-solving and finding unconventional talent pools.
• Strong understanding of market trends and the ability to adapt sourcing strategies accordingly.
• Experience using data to drive decisions and improve sourcing effectiveness.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships with candidates and internal teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to pay attention to detail

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