Recruitment & Sourcing Specialist (1-Year Outsourced Contract)

Thales is a global technology leader trusted by governments, institutions, and enterprises to tackle their most demanding challenges. From quantum applications and artificial intelligence to cybersecurity and 6G innovation, our solutions empower critical decisions rooted in human intelligence. Operating at the forefront of aerospace and space, cybersecurity and digital identity, we’re driven by a mission to build a future we can all trust.

About the Role

We are seeking a proactive and resourceful Recruitment & Sourcing Specialist to support recruitment activities for technical and professional positions. The role will focus on identifying, engaging and building a pipeline of qualified candidates through targeted sourcing strategies and market research.

Working closely with the recruitment team and hiring managers, you will translate hiring requirements into effective sourcing approaches, identify suitable talent across different industries and support the recruitment process by presenting relevant candidates and coordinating interviews.

Key Responsibilities

• Candidate Sourcing: Proactively identify and engage potential candidates through online platforms, job portals, professional networks and other sourcing channels.
• Talent Mapping: Conduct market research to identify relevant companies, industries, talent pools and potential candidates for current and future hiring needs.
• Sourcing Strategy: Develop targeted search strategies using Boolean search strings, relevant job titles, keywords and alternative search terms to identify suitable candidates.
• Candidate Screening: Review CVs and online profiles to assess candidates' experience, skills and suitability against job requirements before presenting relevant profiles to the recruitment team.
• Candidate Engagement: Initiate contact with potential candidates, communicate job opportunities and assess their interest and availability.
• Interview Coordination: Coordinate interview arrangements between candidates and interviewers, manage interview schedules, communicate interview details and follow up with relevant stakeholders to ensure a smooth interview process.
• Pipeline Management: Build and maintain a pipeline of qualified candidates, ensuring candidate information and sourcing activities are accurately documented in the recruitment system.
• Recruitment Collaboration: Work closely with recruiters and hiring managers to understand role requirements, refine search criteria and adjust sourcing strategies based on feedback and market conditions.
• Market Intelligence: Provide insights into talent availability, relevant employers, candidate movements and sourcing challenges to support recruitment planning.

Requirements

• Diploma or degree in Human Resources, Business or a related discipline.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience in talent sourcing, recruitment research or recruitment, preferably supporting technical or specialised positions.
• Familiarity with Boolean search techniques, online sourcing tools and candidate search platforms.
• Strong research and analytical skills, with the ability to translate job requirements into effective search strategies.
• Ability to review candidate profiles critically and identify relevant experience beyond job titles and keywords.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to engage potential candidates and coordinate effectively with stakeholders.
• Well-organised, resourceful and results-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple sourcing assignments and interview schedules concurrently.
• Comfortable working independently and adapting to changing recruitment priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience sourcing candidates for engineering, software, cybersecurity or other specialised professional positions.
• Experience conducting talent mapping and market research across different industries.
• Familiarity with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and recruitment pipeline reporting.
• Experience in interview scheduling and recruitment coordination.

At Thales, we’re committed to fostering a workplace where respect, trust, collaboration, and passion drive everything we do. Here, you’ll feel empowered to bring your best self, thrive in a supportive culture, and love the work you do. Join us, and be part of a team reimagining technology to create solutions that truly make a difference – for a safer, greener, and more inclusive world.