Recruitment Sourcing Specialist
Location:
Hybrid - Based in Ireland
Flexible working: Hours to fit around you – 2- 4 days per week
Reporting To
Managing Director
Talent Acquisition Consulting - Sourcing Specialist
Are you a seasoned Talent Acquisition professional seeking greater autonomy, variety, and meaningful impact in your work? Portfolio-style work offers you the freedom to shape a career that complements your life—rather than competing with it.
RH Consulting Ltd's growing client base means we're expanding to meet increasing demand. We partner with early-stage start-ups, fast-scaling scale-ups, and global enterprises—providing high-impact, C-suite-level consultation across the full HR and Talent Acquisition lifecycle. Our work is deeply embedded, strategic, and tailored to client needs.
What We Offer- Work on Your Terms –
Sourcing talent across a variety of roles and levels on projects, that align with your schedule.
Diverse Opportunities -
Engage with a wide range of candidates, from disruptive start-ups to established multinationals, across sectors with distinct challenges and cultures.
Professional Autonomy -
Operate as a trusted advisor and valued administrative lead across multiple projects, teams, and industries.
Broaden Your Network -
Build meaningful relationships and grow your visibility across different sectors.
Stay Ahead of the Curve -
Stay agile and current with evolving market trends, compliance updates, and emerging digital tool, without being bound to one organisational structure.
How It Works
You'll work as a self-employed consultant (Sole Trader), with your own laptop, phone, and appropriate registrations, certifications, and Rights to Work in Ireland.
Projects typically require a commitment of 2–4 days per week, with flexibility to scale up or down based on demand. The position is remote; with flexibility for occasional in-person meetings in Dublin or other locations across Ireland, depending on client needs.
Role Overview
The Candidate Sourcer plays a critical role in building high-quality talent pipelines by proactively identifying, engaging, and qualifying candidates for current and future hiring needs. This role partners closely with recruiters and hiring managers to ensure a strong and diverse flow of talent across the organisation.
The ideal candidate is research-driven, detail-oriented, and highly motivated by finding hard-to-reach talent in competitive markets.
Key Responsibilities
Talent Sourcing & Research
* Proactively source candidates using LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, internal databases, referrals, and alternative sourcing channels
* Conduct in-depth market mapping and talent research for priority roles
* Build and maintain talent pipelines for recurring and hard-to-fill positions
* Identify passive candidates and develop tailored outreach strategies
Candidate Engagement
* Craft personalised and compelling outreach messages to attract candidates
* Conduct initial screening conversations to assess skills, experience, and motivation
* Act as the first point of contact, delivering a positive candidate experience
* Nurture long-term relationships with potential candidates
Collaboration & Stakeholder Support
* Partner closely with recruiters to understand role requirements and ideal candidate profiles
* Provide market insights (availability, salary trends, competitor activity) to recruitment teams
* Support diversity, equity, and inclusion sourcing initiatives
Data & Process Management
* Maintain accurate candidate records within the ATS/CRM
* Track sourcing metrics (response rates, pipeline health, time-to-fill contributions)
* Continuously improve sourcing strategies and tools
Required Skills & Experience
Essential
* 2+ years' experience in candidate sourcing, recruitment research, or talent acquisition
* Strong experience using LinkedIn Recruiter and Boolean search techniques
* Ability to identify and engage passive candidates
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* High attention to detail and strong organisational skills
* The business operates on a flexible working basis so individuals will need to be set up as a sole trader.
Desirable
* Experience sourcing across technical, commercial, or specialist roles
* Familiarity with ATS/CRM systems
* Knowledge of employer branding and recruitment marketing
* Experience working in an agency or in-house TA environment
Personal Attributes
* Curious, proactive, and resourceful
* Resilient and comfortable working to targets or SLAs
* Strong relationship-builder with a candidate-first mindset
* Data-driven and process-oriented
* Passionate about talent, research, and continuous improvement