Senior Sourcing Specialist - Talent Acquisition

The Senior Sourcing Specialist in Talent Acquisition at USI Holdings Corporation identifies, engages, and nurtures top technical talent, building pipelines across core technical roles and ensuring a strong candidate experience through strategic sourcing and close collaboration with recruiters and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Recruiters, Hiring Managers, and other Leaders to understand hiring needs and role requirements while developing effective sourcing strategies.
• Leverage modern technology tools and platforms to improve sourcing outcomes and uncover top talent efficiently.
• Formulate and implement sourcing strategies to find high-quality candidates through a variety of channels.
• Utilize LinkedIn, job boards, social media, Boolean searches, referrals, associations, and alumni groups as part of the sourcing approach.
• Develop candidate pipelines by targeting, engaging, and cultivating prospects from leading competitors.
• Build and manage Talent Communities and national pipelines within the company’s ATS.
• Establish and maintain a robust pipeline of passive and active candidates for current and future hiring needs.
• Engage candidates through personalized outreach and nurture relationships over time.
• Vary approaches by function, line of business, special projects, and capacity.
• Assess and screen candidates for suitability and interest based on functional alignment and capacity.
• Stay current on industry trends, talent market insights, competitive intelligence, and sourcing tools and techniques.
• Contribute to employer branding initiatives and diversity sourcing efforts.
• Accountable for key metrics, including candidate experience, pipeline productivity/quality, quality of candidate slate, and conversion rates.
• Partner with the Talent Intelligence team to gather and report competitive intelligence and market data for target companies.
• Maintain accurate and current records of candidate interactions and sourcing activities in the ATS.
• Facilitate sourcing strategy meetings, including huddles and live/offsite strategy sessions.

Requirements

• 4+ years of proven experience in talent sourcing.
• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Strong research and sourcing skills with enthusiasm for direct recruiting and passive candidate outreach.
• Broad knowledge of Human Resources practices and the ability to navigate a highly matrixed organization.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal skills, and emotional intelligence to engage candidates, recruiters, and hiring teams.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize competing client requests, and set clear timelines.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and the ability to track searches and research projects for future recall.
• Extensive experience with an ATS (examples include Avature) for accurate candidate records and reporting of sourcing metrics.
• Extensive LinkedIn Recruiter experience with full fluency in advanced search techniques.
• Proficiency with additional sourcing tools, platforms, and analytics such as ZoomInfo, Signal Hire, and LinkedIn Talent Insights.
• X-ray and Boolean search knowledge is preferred.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
• Experience with AI chat tools preferred (e.g., MS Copilot, ChatGPT).
• Solid understanding of recruitment best practices and industry trends.
• Experience with diversity sourcing strategies is a plus.

Technologies

• Avature
• LinkedIn Recruiter
• LinkedIn Talent Insights
• ZoomInfo
• Signal Hire
• MS Copilot
• ChatGPT
• Boolean search
• Microsoft Office

Benefits

• Medical
• Wellness
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k)
• Flexible spending accounts
• Health savings accounts
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid family leave
• Paid holiday time

Why USI

USI Holdings Corporation operates with substantial scale, including approximately $3 billion in revenue and more than 10,500 associates across roughly 200 offices nationwide, making it one of the largest insurance brokerage and consulting firms in the world. The organization emphasizes development and recognizes growth through dedicated programs and initiatives.

UNRIVALED RESOURCES AND SUPPORT

The USI ONE Advantage is a distinctive value proposition that delivers robust risk management and benefit solutions with tangible financial impact. The framework centers on three elements—Omni, Network, and Enterprise—that guide the design of strategic, timely, and effective risk management and benefits programs in easily understood terms.

INDUSTRY-LEADING PROGRAMS, REWARDS, AND RECOGNITION

Beyond competitive compensation and benefits, USI acknowledges performance through formal awards that celebrate contributions to the brand. The company also supports wellness, offers college scholarships for associates' children, and provides financial assistance to teammates in need, reinforcing a culture of achievement and well-being.

DEEP COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

USI commits to local community involvement and environmental sustainability. Employees contribute time and resources to nonprofits, animal welfare groups, and environmental initiatives, while partnering with eco-conscious vendors and pursuing sustainability efforts to reduce the corporate footprint.

COMMITTED TO A DIVERSE AND INCLUSIVE WORKPLACE

The I am With U program focuses on diversity and inclusion through education, training resources, and community outreach. The initiative supports associates in understanding clients and colleagues better and contributes to a more diverse and inclusive culture.

NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED AS A TOP INSURANCE EMPLOYER

USI has earned multiple accolades from industry publications, including rankings as a top employer in Insurance Business America, Business Insurance, Fortune, and Great Place to Work, reflecting sustained recognition within the sector.