Sourcing Partner, Talent Acquisition

At the University of Southern California, the Sourcing Partner in Talent Acquisition plays a key role in building dependable, high-quality candidate pipelines. This onsite position in Los Angeles partners with recruiters, hiring managers, and HR to connect with qualified talent through proactive outreach, targeted sourcing strategies, and data-informed practices.

You will help shape sourcing plans that reflect each role’s needs, represent USC’s employer brand in candidate communications, and maintain accurate records within the applicant tracking system. Salary for this role is USD 70,000 - 90,000 per year, with a requirement of 4+ years of related experience.

What you will do

• Partner with recruiters and hiring managers to understand position requirements and develop targeted sourcing strategies designed to attract diverse, qualified candidates.
• Execute sourcing activities across multiple channels, including job boards, LinkedIn, social media, university networks, and professional associations.
• Build and maintain candidate pipelines for critical and recurring roles, supporting timely responses to hiring needs.
• Analyze sourcing metrics and report key findings to recruiters to improve outreach effectiveness and talent pool development.
• Screen and evaluate candidate resumes to assess qualifications and alignment with job requirements.
• Engage potential candidates through outreach and networking while representing the university’s employer brand and values in communications.
• Track and manage candidate data in Workday (ATS), ensuring accuracy and adherence to hiring policies.
• Stay current with sourcing tools, market trends, and recruiting technology to refine sourcing approaches over time.
• Collaborate with the Talent Acquisition team on strategic projects and special initiatives related to talent pipelining or diversity sourcing.
• Support a workplace culture aligned with the USC Code of Ethics, where employees value others and contribute through their ideas, words, and actions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field(s). Combined experience/education may be used as a substitute for the minimum education.
• 4 years of job-related experience or transferable skills.

Preferred qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related field(s).
• 6 years of job-related experience or transferable skills.
• Experience working with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and HRIS.

Tools and technologies

• Workday
• Applicant Tracking System (ATS)