Talent Sourcing Specialist

Job Title: Talent Sourcing SpecialistJob Description

We are seeking a proactive Talent Sourcing Specialist to partner with Talent Acquisition Specialists and hiring managers in sourcing and recruiting talent. This role is pivotal in supporting the organization's growing workforce needs by creating pipelines of qualified candidates across various geographic areas.

Responsibilities

• Develop extensive pools of highly qualified candidates to meet current and future organizational needs.

• Collaborate with hiring managers to ensure a clear understanding of job requirements and expectations.

• Conduct research on talent markets to understand supply and demand dynamics, gather competitor intelligence, and identify effective sourcing locations.

• Build and implement creative recruiting strategies using digital platforms such as LinkedIn Recruiter and Indeed.

• Promote a consistent company brand to candidates and applicants.

• Participate in innovative resource strategies such as US Army PaYS and employee resource groups.

• Utilize hiring and sourcing statistics to continually refine and improve recruitment strategies.

• Develop and maintain professional relationships with college and university placement offices to generate qualified applicants.

• Schedule and attend job fairs and career events with appropriate staff to attract qualified applicants.

• Source and refer qualified candidates to Talent Acquisition Specialists for further consideration.

• Update job knowledge by engaging in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks, and participating in professional organizations.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in human resource management or related field preferred, or equivalent years of experience.

• Five years of corporate experience in recruitment and placement for professional and management-level positions.

• Three years of experience with electronic applicant systems and internet recruiting sources.

• Proficiency in recruiting, talent acquisition, and human resources.

• Experience with Workday is preferred.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Business acumen and strong relationship management skills.

• Global cultural awareness.

• Consulting and coaching capabilities.

Work Environment

This is a fully remote position, but candidates must reside within the AEP footprint and be within 50 miles of an AEP facility, such as Roanoke, Columbus, Tulsa, Ft. Wayne, or Shreveport. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. This role offers PTO and holiday pay while on contract, with a history of converting temporary roles to full-time positions.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Columbus, OH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $43.67 - $43.67/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 30, 2026.

About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.