Work Location Type: Hybrid
As a leading industrial distributor with operations primarily in North America, Japan and the United Kingdom, We Keep The World Working® by serving more than 4.5 million customers worldwide with products delivered through innovative technology and deep customer relationships. With 2023 sales of $16.5 billion, we’re dedicated to providing value for customers, fostering an engaging culture for team members and driving strong financial results.
Our welcoming workplace enables you to learn, grow and make a difference by keeping businesses running and their people safe. We’re looking for passionate people to join our team as we continue leading the industry over our next 100 years.

PRIMARY FUNCTION

We are seeking a highly skilled and results-oriented Recruiting Specialist with a strong specialization in Talent Sourcing for roles across the United States. This individual will be a critical partner to our Talent Acquisition team, responsible for proactively identifying, engaging, and building pipelines of exceptional candidates to meet our current and future hiring needs.
The ideal candidate has a deep understanding of the US talent landscape, a passion for finding top-tier talent, and a proven ability to deliver results.
You will report to the Talent Acquisition Manager – Global Talent Acquisition and support the US – Field, Corporate and Technology businesses. This role will be based in Panama and role can be hybrid/remote.
Grainger is a leading business-to-business organization, more than 4.5 million customers worldwide rely on Grainger for products in categories such as safety, material handling and metalworking, along with services like inventory management and technical support. We foster an engaging culture and driving strong financial results. Our welcoming workplace enables you to learn, grow and make a difference by keeping businesses running and their people safe.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• BA/BS or equivalent preferred
• Experienced US Talent Sourcer: Minimum 1+ years in talent sourcing or recruitment with a strong US market focus and proven expertise in developing and executing successful sourcing strategies across various roles and levels.
• Knowledge in all sourcing components including qualifying candidates, networking, job analysis, salary trends and relationship management, for example:
  oPassive Candidate Engagement: Demonstrated ability to creatively identify, engage, and build rapport with passive candidates through effective outreach.
  o Comprehensive Recruitment Understanding: Solid grasp of the importance of effective sourcing in achieving hiring goals, coupled with excellent knowledge of US talent trends, and best practices
  o Data-Driven Approach: Track and analyze sourcing metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of different sourcing channels and strategies, providing insights for continuous improvement.
  o Effective Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills with a results-oriented approach and a track record of building strong candidate pipelines.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

•X Ray sourcing techniques
•Recruitment Agency experience as a talent sourcer.
•Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field preferred.
Grainger is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status

• Strategic Talent Sourcing: Develop and execute innovative and effective sourcing strategies tailored to specific roles and locations within the US, utilizing a variety of channels including:
  (a)Advanced Boolean searching across job boards, professional networking sites (e.g., LinkedIn Recruiter), social media platforms, and niche industry forums.
  (b) Direct outreach and engagement with passive candidates through personalized and compelling communication.
  (c) Identifying and engaging with relevant talent communities and associations.

(d) Exploring and utilizing emerging sourcing technologies, AI, and tools.

• Pipeline Development: Proactively build and maintain robust talent pipelines for critical and recurring roles within the US, anticipating future hiring needs.
• Candidate Engagement: Develop and maintain strong relationships with potential candidates, effectively communicating our company’s employer value proposition and career opportunities.
• Collaboration & Stakeholder Management: Partner closely with Recruiters and Hiring Managers to understand specific role requirements, target candidate profiles, and provide regular updates on sourcing progress.
• Candidate Assessment (Initial Screening): Conduct initial screenings of candidates to evaluate their qualifications, skills, and cultural fit against job requirements.
• Data-Driven Approach: Track and analyze sourcing metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of different sourcing channels and strategies, providing insights for continuous improvement.
• Process Optimization: Contribute to the continuous improvement of our talent sourcing processes and workflows to enhance efficiency and candidate experience.
• Employer Branding: Act as an ambassador for our company, promoting our employer brand during candidate interactions and within the talent marketplace.
• Technology Proficiency: Utilize and maximize the effectiveness of our Applicant Tracking System (ATS), CRM tools, and other relevant sourcing technologies.