Recruiting Consultant

Talent Sourcing Advisor 
We are seeking a skilled and driven Talent Sourcing Advisor to join our Talent Acquisition team in Houston, TX. This role serves as a strategic partner within the TA function, focused on proactively identifying, engaging, and cultivating top talent to support both immediate hiring needs and long-term workforce planning. The Advisor utilizes advanced sourcing tools, market intelligence, and AI-driven platforms to build high‑quality talent pipelines and deliver a best‑in‑class candidate experience. Close collaboration with recruiters, hiring managers, and business leaders is essential to ensure sourcing strategies align with organizational goals and evolving market demands.

Key Responsibilities Strategic Sourcing & Pipeline Development

• Design and execute proactive sourcing strategies using diverse channels, including social platforms, professional networks, AI tools, and established talent communities.
• Develop and maintain pipelines of qualified candidates for critical and hard‑to‑fill roles, supporting both current and future hiring requirements.
• Conduct market research and supply/demand analyses to guide sourcing priorities and approach.

Technology & Data Utilization

• Use AI solutions and automation to improve sourcing efficiency, candidate matching, and pipeline effectiveness.
• Track, evaluate, and report on key sourcing metrics to enhance overall performance.
• Manage and organize candidate information through ATS, CRM systems, and other sourcing technologies.

Candidate Engagement & Experience

• Create personalized outreach strategies to attract and retain top-tier talent.
• Ensure a positive and seamless candidate experience from initial contact through handoff and onboarding stages.
• Represent and reinforce the employer brand while communicating core organizational values.
• Manage the employee referral workflow, including intake, interview coordination, tracking, and delivery of qualified referrals to recruiters.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Partnership

• Work closely with recruiters, hiring managers, and HR partners to determine ideal candidate profiles and sourcing priorities.
• Provide insights on talent availability, market conditions, and candidate feedback to support informed hiring decisions.
• Drive DEI initiatives by implementing inclusive and targeted sourcing practices.

Continuous Improvement & Best Practices

• Stay informed on sourcing trends, new technologies, and regulatory changes affecting sourcing and recruitment practices.
• Participate in strategy discussions to refine sourcing methodologies using workforce analytics and cross‑functional feedback.
• Support process optimization and contribute to knowledge sharing across the Talent Acquisition organization.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Expertise in advanced research techniques and Boolean search.
• Strong business acumen with a proactive, collaborative mindset.
• Excellent communication, relationship‑building, and influencing skills.
• Analytical thinker comfortable with data‑driven decision‑making.
• Creative and adaptable approach to sourcing strategies.
• Experience with AI sourcing tools, ATS/CRM systems, and major social media platforms.
• Commitment to ethical sourcing, candidate confidentiality, and DEI standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related discipline preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in talent sourcing, recruiting, or talent acquisition.
• Relevant sourcing or recruiting certifications (e.g., AIRS, SHRM, LinkedIn Recruiter) are advantageous.
• Experience supporting global or multi‑site sourcing environments is helpful.
• Note: Please adhere to the rate listed on the posting.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.