Talent Acquisition Sourcer

Be yourself at Protolabs Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification.  We are an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to building a diverse team that feels they are valued in the workplace.  So do you feel you do not meet every single requirement but still intrigued? We encourage you to still apply!  You can help make our company even better.  We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, age, mental or physical ability, or any way you represent yourself.  We strongly believe diversity makes for more successful teams. 
Why Protolabs? We are the leaders in digital manufacturing.  We hire doers, makers, and creative thinkers who tackle our roles with an entrepreneurial spirit.  Our culture is centered around meaningful work that brings new and innovative products to market at unprecedented speeds.  We are a diverse team that comes from all walks of life and take pride in our team who is smart, genuine, humble, and passionate about what we do.  It’s our people who fuel our creativity and make our culture feel like home. 

Join our team as a Talent Acquisition Sourcer!

We are seeking a Talent Acquisition Sourcer to join our Global Talent Acquisition Center of Excellence (COE).  This role will support our global hiring needs across all functions on the business. You will be responsible for identifying, engaging, and building strong pipelines of qualified talent across functions such as technology, engineering, and other corporate functions.  You will work closely with the recruiters, hiring teams, and HR partners to develop sourcing strategies, conduct talent market research, and build diverse candidate pipelines to support current and future hiring needs globally.

What You'll Do

• Develop and execute proactive sourcing strategies to identify qualified candidates for career opportunities across multiple business and global regions.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs within technology (software, PMO, product, etc), engineering (manufacturing, quality, etc), and other corporate functions (finance, marketing, sales, HR, etc).
• Utilize a variety of sourcing channels, including LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, internal databases, professional networks, referrals, and industry associations.
• Conduct candidate outreach and engagement campaigns to generate interest.
• Perform candidate screening and qualification conversations to assess experience, skills, availability, and location alignment.
• Partner closely with recruiters and hiring managers to understand business requirements and talent market conditions.
• Conduct talent mapping and labor market research to provide insights on candidate availability, competitor activity, compensation trends, and geographic talent pools.
• Maintain accurate candidate records and activity within applicant tracking systems (ATS).
• Support diverse sourcing initiatives by identifying and engaging talent from a broad range of backgrounds and experiences
• Participate in workforce planning discussions and provide recommendations regarding sourcing strategies and talent availability.
• Ensure compliance with applicable employment laws, company policies, and recruitment best practices.
• Build and maintain strong candidate relationships to enhance the overall candidate experience and employer brand.

What It Takes

• Bachelor's degree required; professional certifications in HR or talent acquisition is a bonus
• 5+ Years of experience in full-cycle (End to End) recruitment.
• Sourcing experience in technology and engineering/operations required - other business functions preferred - with proven ability to engage candidates through creative sourcing techniques including LinkedIn, Social media, and other technical sourcing methods such as GitHub, Stack Overflow, and others.
• Proficiency in applicant tracking systems (ATS) 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail
• Experience with Boolean search techniques and recruitment databases
• Strong organizational and time management capabilities
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with a global team
• Professional demeanor with ability to handle confidential information
• Customer service mindset with capacity to work effectively across all organizational levels