Sourcing Associate

4 days ago

Leicester UK, Leicestershire, United Kingdom Hays Full time

Associate Sourcing Partner- RPO

Leicester


About the Role


As an Associate Sourcing Partner, you will source and attract the best talent in the market on behalf of our customers. Bringing our find and engage methodology to life using tools and technology to apply sourcing techniques that will identify target talent pools and passive candidates. You will be working on one of Hays’ largest and most established RPO accounts, working in a fast paced, and high-volume environment, focusing on sourcing for corporate positions.


Who we are:

At Hays, we believe in building lasting partnerships, both with our clients and our employees. Together, we shape futures and explore endless possibilities.

With a legacy of over 50 years, Hays stands as the global leader in specialist recruitment and workforce solutions. But being part of Hays isn’t just about joining a renowned organization; it's about joining a community of over 12,000 individuals dedicated to making an impact every day.

What you can expect day to day


  • Conduct intake briefing calls with hiring manager and recruitment partner at requisition creation stage.
  • Be seen as the sourcing expert, demonstrating knowledge of the talent landscape and relevant candidate attraction strategies.
  • Regularly market content to candidates’ audiences using social, email marketing, direct approaches and our cutting edge recruitment database.
  • Translate job descriptions into compelling advertising copy to be used on relevant digital channels.
  • Provide a credible short-list of suitable candidates for each vacancy within agreed time frames.
  • When applicable, negotiate terms of the offer between the hiring manager and candidate to satisfactory conclusion.
  • Manage all candidate compliance and on-boarding.
  • Provide excellent after-care to all candidates we have placed.


What you’ll need to succeed


  • You will be expected to leverage effective communication and interpersonal skills to partner successfully with stakeholders on all levels. You will be highly organised to manage multiple candidates at once. The ideal candidate may have the following experience or skills:
  • It desirable that you have worked in a customer facing or sales roles previously.
  • Analytically minded, with a strong working knowledge of MS Outlook and Excel Knowledge of Teams, Zoom and Slack.
  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to build relationships with senior stakeholders.
  • A proactive person who enjoys problem solving and getting to the root cause of queries.
  • Excellent organisational skills and the ability to meet deadlines.
  • High attention to detail.


What you’ll get in return:


  • A culture centred on recognizing and rewarding success, with opportunities for rapid career advancement.
  • Access to industry-leading technology and training programs to support your professional development.
  • Flexible hybrid working patterns to suit your lifestyle.
  • Global career advancement opportunities within the Hays network.
  • Incentives and rewards to acknowledge and celebrate your performance.
  • Employee well-being initiatives and benefits, including paid charity days.
  • Supportive networks and communities within the Hays family.



Life at Hays offers a platform for growth, diverse career paths, exciting challenges, and a culture that values inclusion and diversity. As a committed Disability Confident employer, we embrace individuals from all backgrounds and are dedicated to creating opportunities for everyone to thrive.

At Hays, we're passionate about fostering an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are valued and heard, driving both business success and individual growth. Join us, and let’s shape your tomorrow together, regardless of your background.

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