Source One is a consulting services company and we’re currently looking for the following individual to work as a consultant with our direct client, a Utility and Energy Company in Newark, NJ. Hybrid/Onsite 2 days per week.

No sponsorships or C2C.

Job Title: Strategic Sourcing Specialist, (Recruitment)

Pay Rate: $48.00

Duration: 12 months, with likely extension

Work Location: Newark, NJ Hybrid/Onsite minimum 2 days per week

40 hour work week (Mon.-Fri.)

MUST HAVE

• Candidates MUST have recruitment in construction or with a union workforce AND sourcing or external partner relationship experience with organizations.
• Diversity Talent source for contract positions in construction, trade or other diversity protected group.
• Candidates MUST live in NJ because travel to events within NJ will be required. and must be able to commute to various locations and events
• Work Location: Hybrid work location Newark with a minimum of two days a week in the office. 10-20% travel in Northern NJ- Middlesex county, Union County, Trenton, etc. Reimbursement for mileage and tolls.
• Schedule may vary depending on the time of year, engagements and events.
• Strong Recruiting background with 8+ years of targeted sourcing experience. Experience building partnerships with community and diversity organizations. Use sourcing skills and expertise to help deepen and establish relationships.
• Coordinate and participate with outreach and sourcing events (both live and virtual). Work closely with DEI peers
• Ability to influence and inspire others. Must have STRONG communication skills
• Prior experience working for an organization that are federal contractors is a PLUS!!!!!!
• SHRM certification a PLUS!
• ATS (Applicant Tracking System) knowledge & experience working in MS Excel
• Success Factors and SAP a PLUS!!!!!!!

Job Responsibilities

Sourcing Specialist to serve as a diversity talent sourcer for a large utility employer, focusing on outreach and recruitment of diverse groups.

Responsibilities include:

• Reporting to the Manager, Strategic Sourcing, sourcing specialist, will develop and support appropriate sourcing strategies and workforce development initiatives based on the organizations’ open positions and long-term workforce needs.
• Create strategic partner relationships with diverse organizations that serve diversity focus areas to attract, hire and retain talent.
• Collaborates with recruitment staff and leadership to implement best practices for sourcing strategies, maintain an innovative approach to how this can be successfully accomplished using all available tools and resources.
• Track outreach to diverse community partners to measure which relationships are the most effective. Track and record referrals and communications with each organization to facilitate reporting.
• Coordinate and participate in outreach events/initiatives (live & virtual) 10-20% travel.
• Deliver results with little supervision and effectively manage and prioritize multiple projects. Support other strategic sourcing team initiatives as needed (e.g., summer internship program)

General Information

• Demonstrated experience in building strategic partnerships with diverse organizations, education systems
• Demonstrated examples working with workforce development boards and vocational/technical schools
• Strong Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong analytical, written, and verbal skills
• Applicant tracking systems background; a plus if experience with Success Factors, emPower, SAP & SharePoint, Power BI
• Independent, energetic, team player, inquisitive spirit
• Accustomed to interacting with senior management
• Ability to influence and inspire