Senior Talent Sourcer

PNNL’s Human Resources organization is comprised of over 100 committed professionals working to advance the interests of the lab and support scientific discovery and excellence. HR is engaged in a transformational journey to help PNNL meet its talent acquisition and retention goals through innovative benefits, compensation, learning, and workforce programs.

We are on a mission to find a Talent Sourcer to join our Talent Acquisition team!

Reporting to the Recruiting Team Leader, the Talent Sourcer is responsible for identifying, engaging, and attracting top technical and specialized talent to support PNNL’s mission. In this position, you will source and interact with potential candidates, build and maintain proactive talent pipelines, conduct initial candidate screenings, set up interviews as applicable, manage the candidate database and track conversion metrics.

The Talent Sourcer partners closely with recruiters and hiring leaders in the laboratory. They will bring strong sourcing expertise, curiosity about PNNL’s research environment, and the ability to operate effectively in a compliance‑driven organization. As the Talent Sourcer, you will be innovative in the use of sourcing techniques to develop diverse talent pools, use data to provide market and talent insights, and serve as a trusted strategic partner.

This position is On-site/Hybrid - Richland, WA preferred!

• Responsibly leverage AI-enabled sourcing tools, talent intelligence platforms, and automation to increase efficiency while maintaining a human-centered approach to candidate outreach and engagement.
• Partner closely with recruiters and hiring leaders to calibrate on evolving hiring needs, influence talent strategy decisions, and operate effectively in ambiguous or rapidly changing environments.
• Identify qualified candidate profiles using various advanced sourcing technique knowledge (e.g. Boolean, LinkedIn, SeekOut, Slack, GitHub, talent intelligence tools, AI-enabled search platforms, open source).
• Develop and execute creative sourcing strategies for technical and professional roles.
• Build and nurture proactive talent pipelines through strategic market research, targeted outreach, talent community development, referrals and ongoing relationship management with passive candidates.
• Monitor sourcing effectiveness and labor market signals to continuously refine outreach strategies and improve hiring outcomes.
• Engage candidates through targeted messaging, branding initiatives, and multi-channel outreach strategies across digital and in-person environments including email and text recruit.
• Maintain regular communication regarding recruiting pipelining efforts by providing status updates to all stakeholders through calibration touch points.
• Screen candidates for technical alignment, qualifications, and interest in the organization’s mission-driven work.
• Sets up candidate interviews with hiring leader and/or recruiters, as applicable.
• Promotes our employer brand online and offline.
• Prepare and deliver clear, data-driven presentations and reports to stakeholders on pipeline health, sourcing performance, hiring risks, and market intelligence, demonstrating strong executive presence and influence.
• Track and analyze pipeline metrics and conversion data to evaluate sourcing strategy effectiveness and recommend process improvements.
• Maintain accurate candidate records and pipeline activity within the applicant tracking system (ATS) to ensure data integrity and reporting readiness.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance sourcing operations, stakeholder collaboration, and overall recruiting effectiveness.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to integrate and optimize AI-enabled sourcing technologies, talent intelligence tools, and advanced research methodologies within recruiting workflows while maintaining a human-centered candidate experience.
• Ability to effectively present and communicate PNNL’s mission to all candidates.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret talent data, market indicators, competitive intelligence, and sourcing performance metrics to inform strategy and improve hiring outcomes.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and candidates at multiple organizational levels.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple complex searches simultaneously in a fast-paced and evolving environment.
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to manage multiple high-impact searches in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Strong collaborative, team-oriented skills.
• Strong negotiation and candidate influence skills to support successful pipeline conversion and hiring outcomes.
• Proficiency with applicant tracking systems, talent databases, CRM platforms, and standard business software (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite) to support sourcing operations and reporting.
• Knowledge of EEO principles.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s + 7 yrs relevant Talent Sourcing experience OR
• Master’s + 5 yrs relevant Talent Sourcing experience
• Direct experience performing dedicated technical sourcing for specialized/hard-to-fill roles which includes advanced proficiency using sourcing techniques, including Boolean/X-ray search, across platforms and open web
• Experience using sourcing tools such as LinkedIn Recruiter, SeekOut or similar platforms
• Experience conducting talent mapping, market research, or competitive intelligence to inform sourcing strategies

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience applying AI-enabled sourcing tools to improve precision and efficiency
• Demonstrated success sourcing for highly specialized or niche technical roles
• Training or certification in advanced sourcing methodologies

Not Applicable

This is not a Testing Designated Position (TDP).

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is a world-class research institution powered by a highly educated, diverse workforce committed to the values of Integrity, Creativity, Collaboration, Impact, and Courage. Every year, scores of dynamic, driven people come to PNNL to work with renowned researchers on meaningful science, innovations and outcomes for the U.S. Department of Energy and other sponsors; here is your chance to be one of them!

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• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Employer Paid Short and Long Term Disability
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• Great work/life balance with Generous Time Off
• And, so much more!

About Richland, WA (home to the PNNL main campus):

• Located in the beautiful Pacific Northwest in the heart of Eastern Washington wine county-- 200+ wineries within a 50-mile radius
• Over 300 days of sunshine!
• NO STATE INCOME TAX
• 125 Public Parks and 10 Golf Courses
• Only a short 45-minute flight (or ~3 hour drive) from Seattle, WA or Portland, OR

Our laboratory is committed to fostering a work environment where all individuals are treated with fairness and respect while solving critical challenges in fundamental sciences, national security, and energy resiliency. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. PNNL considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), protected veteran status, and any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local laws.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures and in employment. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, contact us at careers@pnnl.gov.

PNNL is committed to a drug-free workplace supported by Workplace Substance Abuse Program (WSAP) and complies with federal laws prohibiting the possession and use of illegal drugs.

If you are offered employment at PNNL, you must pass a drug test prior to commencing employment. PNNL complies with federal law regarding illegal drug use. Under federal law, marijuana remains an illegal drug. If you test positive for any illegal controlled substance, including marijuana, your offer of employment will be withdrawn.

As a national laboratory, PNNL is responsible for adhering to the Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) and Department of Energy (DOE) Order 473.1A, which require new employees to obtain and maintain a HSPD-12 Personal Identify Verification (PIV) Credential. To obtain this credential, new employees must successfully complete the applicable tier of federal background investigation post hire and receive a favorable federal adjudication. The tier of federal background investigation will be determined by job duties and national security or public trust responsibilities associated with the job. All tiers of investigation include a declaration of illegal drug activities, including use, supply, possession, or manufacture within the last 1 to 7 years (depending on the applicable tier of investigation). Illegal drug activities include marijuana and cannabis derivatives, which are still considered illegal under federal law, regardless of state laws.

For foreign national candidates:

If you have not resided in the U.S. for three consecutive years, you are not eligible for the PIV credential and instead will need to obtain a favorable Local Site Specific Only (LSSO) Federal risk determination to maintain employment. Once you meet the three-year residency requirement thereafter, you will be required to obtain a PIV credential to maintain employment. The tier of federal background investigation required to obtain the PIV credential will be determined by job duties at the time you become eligible for the PIV credential.

Please be aware that the Department of Energy (DOE) prohibits DOE employees and contractors from having any affiliation with the foreign government of a country DOE has identified as a “country of risk” without explicit approval by DOE and Battelle. If you are offered a position at PNNL and currently have any affiliation with the government of one of these countries, you will be required to disclose this information and recuse yourself of that affiliation or receive approval from DOE and Battelle prior to your first day of employment.

Employees and their families are offered medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, robust telehealth care options, several mental health benefits, free wellness coaching, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, basic life insurance, disability insurance*, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, tuition assistance, relocation, backup childcare, legal benefits, supplemental parental bonding leave, surrogacy and adoption assistance, and fertility support. Employees are automatically enrolled in our company-funded pension plan* and may enroll in our 401 (k) savings plan with company match*. Employees may accrue up to 120 vacation hours per year and may receive ten paid holidays per year.

* Research Associates excluded.

**All benefits are dependent upon eligibility.

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