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Talent Sourcing Specialist

Job in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, 48228, USA
Listing for: SER Metro-Detroit
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-01
Job specializations:
  • HR/Recruitment
  • Business
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 80000 USD Yearly USD 60000.00 80000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

JOB TITLE

Talent Sourcing Specialist

DIVISION

Adult Services

DEPARTMENT

Detroit At Work Career Center

LOCATION

Northwest Activities Center – 18100 Meyers Rd. Detroit, MI 48235

REPORTS TO

Career Center Services Manager

FLSA STATUS

Non-Exempt/Hourly

CLASSIFICATION

Full-Time Regular

APPROVED DATE

2/28/2024

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for sourcing and screening candidates for employment opportunities based on the employer specifications generated by the Detroit Employment Solutions Corporation’s (DESC) Business Services team. The Talent Sourcing Specialist will collaborate with Career Advisors to find and place qualified candidates in those jobs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Work with DESC’s Business Services team to help maintain relationships with employers to generate job opportunities for job-seeker base.
  • Work closely with Career Advisors to determine the type of jobs that match the skills and qualifications of our job-seeker base.
  • Market job opportunities to job-seekers through one-on-one meetings and on-site recruitment events.
  • Screen candidates for job interviews and make appropriate referrals to employers.
  • Make ongoing follow-up calls and/or site visits (if applicable) with job-seekers and employers to determine employment status and satisfaction with services delivered.
  • Advise candidates on how to prepare for interviews.
  • Meet monthly placement targets and compiles reports that track activities and outcomes.
  • Responds promptly and professionally to job seeker and employer customers.
  • Manages and updates database of job development leads and case notes.
  • Maintains a current understanding of economic and employment trends and emerging career opportunities.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

    None

    JOB QUALIFICATIONS
  • BA or BS degree or equivalent education and experience in workforce development programs.
  • Two-three years’ experience in recruiting, sales, job development or account management.
  • Successful experience in meeting goals in a high-volume sales environment preferred.
  • Ability to thrive in a performance-driven business setting and consistently meet goals.
  • Demonstrated successful experience presenting in front of large groups.
  • Superior Communications skills in writing and orally.
  • Bilingual Skills (Spanish and/or Arabic) preferred.
  • Exceptional sales skills with a demonstrated ability to generate leads, close deals and deliver results.
  • Critical and creative thinking skills.
  • Able to work in a fast-paced and performance-based environment.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, CRM applications and online sourcing tool.
  • Must possess and provide a valid Michigan Driver's License. Must be willing to work a flexible schedule and have access to reliable transportation to commute to employer and Detroit At Work Career Center locations.
  • PHYSICAL DEMANDS

    The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to see, talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit for extended periods of time, and have sufficient hand, arm, and finger dexterity to operate a phone, computer keyboard, and other office equipment.

    Must be able to lift a minimum of 10 pounds.

    WORK ENVIRONMENT

    The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. This job operates in a normal school environment with a noise level, which is at times, moderately loud with little discomfort due to noise, dirt, dust and the like. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

    EQUAL

    OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

    Equal Opportunity Employer

    This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties and responsibilities that may be performed by a person so classified. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

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