Talent Sourcer / Sourcing Specialist

Join a well-established dynamic HR team and contribute to the growth of Celldex. Identify, engage, and pre-screen potential candidates for current and future positions. Connect with talent through phone, email, or social media. Work with recruiters & department heads to create sourcing strategies. Partner with the broader HR team to provide exceptional customer service to both hiring managers and candidates.

Responsibilities

• Partner with HR, hiring managers and department heads to understand needs and contribute to building the recruitment/sourcing strategy
• Source and evaluate potential candidates utilizing cold calls, job boards, social networking and internal database
• Interview prospective candidates via video or phone to conduct an initial assessment
• Determine appropriate recruiting sources for posting open positions
• Provide excellent customer service to both candidates and department heads
• Source candidates and build a network to support a strong pipeline of qualified candidates for both for current and future open roles
• Review resumes, conduct initial screenings, and evaluate their skills, qualifications, and cultural fit
• Coordinate recruiting activities including the creation of requisitions for posting, interview scheduling, and internal feedback calls
• Generate target lists and provide contact details
• Maintain relationships with candidates to gain industry knowledge and obtain referrals and new business opportunities
• Participate in career fairs and other networking opportunities to enhance the company’s visibility and attract top talent
• Maintain positive relationships with candidates throughout the entire recruitment process to establish a high-quality candidate experience
• Ensure staffing needs are met in accordance with governmental requirements
• Maintain consistent corporate image throughout recruiting campaigns
  
  

Qualifications

• Excellent internet research skills and experience with various talent discovery tools
• Strong ability to build a network
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills; highly detail oriented
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Proactive and independent and takes initiative
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Familiarity with laws, regulations, and best practices applicable to hiring and recruitment
• 10% travel to New England required
• Strong team player and ability to work well with hiring managers
• Ability to handle multiple job searches
  
  

Education/Experience

• BA/BS in Business or Human Resources preferred, or AS with appropriate experience
• 1-3 years’ experience in HR staffing and recruiting
• 1+ year experience sourcing candidates, preferably in life sciences or other technical industries
• Experience in a high-volume staffing firm preferred
• Demonstrated experience in an environment of multiple and changing priorities
• Experience with LinkedIn Recruiter and other sourcing techniques
• Experience with ATS
  
  

Celldex is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that strives to foster a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are committed to promoting a diverse environment through development, recruiting and community outreach.