Talent Sourcer

JOB SUMMARY

Talent Acquisition at Marriott is positioned to fuel company performance by identifying attracting and hiring world class talent. It is an integral function that directly impacts and supports business performance and drives the organizations priorities around growing great leaders investing in associates and providing access to opportunity.

Were looking for a contract Talent Sourcing Specialist to join our team and support our Talent Acquisition function. The Talent Sourcing Specialist will be responsible and focused on understanding the ongoing hiring needs of the business conducting proactive candidate searches and talent pipelining and partnering closely with Recruiters to ensure best in class candidate and hiring manager experiences.

FLEX is a temporary full-time position with an initial assignment of one year and the possibility of extension based on performance and business needs.

This is a remote position and were open to any location and time zone in the United States.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Education and Experience

Required

• Bachelors degree or related degree necessary.
• A minimum of 3 years of HR experience with at least 2 years of direct sourcing experience is a requirement for this role.
• Candidates must have prior sourcing and recruiting experience either in a search firm or an in-house talent acquisition team.
• A proven track record of successfully building talent pipelines is essential for this position.

Preferred

• Working understanding of talent acquisition/human resource principles practices and procedures
• Proficiency in utilizing various sourcing channels tools and platforms to identify and engage potential candidates

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

• Work closely with Recruiters to gain a deep understanding of our brands and disciplines enabling the identification of ideal profiles for these positions.
• Develop and implement talent sourcing strategies including social media campaigns to attract candidates for all hotel roles in US/Canada.
• Launch and manage diverse sourcing strategies to actively seek out and attract candidates.
• Proactively build talent pipelines by generating referrals and conducting online sourcing to maintain a steady pool of potential candidates.
• Identify talent pools and online talent communities fostering relationships on behalf of Marriott to build a strong network of potential candidates.
• Conduct talent mapping within target companies and industries to identify potential candidates and opportunities for future hiring.
• Organize and maintain talent pipeline data by discipline or functional area to optimize efficiency and reduce redundancy.
• Proactively initiate communication with prospective candidates conduct preliminary phone screens and recommend candidates to recruiters for further consideration.
• Engage in continuous communication with past applicants and candidates building relationships for both current and future opportunities.
• Support recruitment events and initiatives

Skills/Attributes

• Proficient in using LinkedIn Recruiter HRIS databases Applicant Tracking Systems (ATSs) and Candidate Management Systems (CMSs) to effectively manage the talent acquisition process.
• Demonstrates excellent time management skills with the ability to handle multiple sourcing projects simultaneously and meet deliverables within specified timeframes.
• Possesses solid proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word Excel Outlook) to efficiently handle various tasks.
• Adaptable and flexible comfortable with adjusting priorities when necessary to accommodate changing circumstances
• A team player with high credibility capable of working independently while maintaining strong collaboration with colleagues.
• Results-oriented consistently delivering outcomes under time constraints and exercising sound judgment even under pressure; proactive in generating innovative ideas.
• Develops and maintains effective relationships with a broad group of stakeholders to foster trust and influence key decisions
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Always maintains a positive attitude even in the face of disagreement or differing perspectives; effective at addressing difficult issues and guiding others toward the accomplishment of identified goals
• Stays current with HR trends and best practices
• Active learner -- enhances personal professional and business growth through new knowledge and experiences; pushes the organization to learn from other industries standards and practices

The pay range for this position is $35.48 to $57.35 per hour.

Washington Applicants Only: Employees will accrue 0.0334 PTO balance for every hour worked and eligible to receive minimum of 9 holidays annually.

FLEX opportunities offer coverage for medical dental vision health care flexible spending account dependent care flexible spending account life insurance disability insurance accident insurance adoption expense reimbursements paid parental leave 401(k) plan stock purchase plan discounts at Marriott properties commuter benefits employee assistance plan and childcare discounts. Benefits are subject to terms and conditions which may include rules regarding eligibility enrollment waiting period contribution benefit limits election changes benefit exclusions and others.

Marriott HQ is committed to a hybrid work environment that enables associates to Be connected. Headquarters-based positions are considered hybrid for candidates within a commuting distance to Bethesda MD; candidates outside of commuting distance to Bethesda MD will be considered for Remote positions.

The application deadline for this position is 28 days after the date of this posting June 27 2025.

At Marriott International we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture talent and experiences of our are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis including disability veteran status or other basis protected by applicable law.