Talent Sourcer
Indianapolis, IN - USA
Job Summary
Are you ready to be part of a companythatsnot just talking about the future but actively shaping it Join The AES Corporation the largest US-based global power company witha teamof 8300employees across 12 countries.
AES has beenranked #1 byBloombergNEFin renewable energy sales to corporations in the US and Americas for five consecutive years providing electricityformillions of peopleworldwide.
We are proud to foster a strong workplace culture earning prominent positions in Great Place to Work rankings across the markets where weoperate. AES was also named one of the Worlds Most Ethical Companies for the 13th consecutive year in 2026 highlighting our dedication to integrity transparency and responsible business practices.
Our spirit of innovation continues to earn industry recognition. AES is the only seven-time winner of the Edison Electric Institutes Edison Awards in the twenty-first century a distinction honoringglobal leadership in advancing the electric power industry.
Ifyoureready to be part of a companythatsnot just adapting to change but driving it AES is the place for just building a more sustainable futurewerepowering it. Apply now and energize your career with a true leader inglobalenergy.
Were seeking an individual with strong communication organizational and planning skills along with 5 years of experience in talent acquisition and sourcing. The ideal candidate will be adept at developing and executing sourcing strategies while building strong cross-functional relationships to meet hiring objectives.
Role Overview:
- Develop and execute sourcing strategies aligned with business goals and budgets that help to meet AES workforce needs of today and tomorrow.
- Working hand in hand with our global shared service recruiting team the sourcer owns proactive talent discovery (talent intelligence at the market level) and talent pipeline development while the recruiters own requisition management candidate selection process and offers. Provide market intelligence to support agile and informed hiring decisions.
- Conduct initial screening of candidates to assess their qualifications and fit for the respective position pipeline(s).
- Build and maintain robust candidate pipelines through external partnerships and networks. Manage relationships with candidates to keep them engaged and interested in future opportunities.
- Partner with internal stakeholders including HR Business Partners and hiring managers to understand relevant business requirements identify targeted partnerships we can leverage to source talent and enable market insights to support hiring decisions.
- Leverage tools and platforms such as Indeed LinkedIn Recruiting Handshake Workday Recruiting and others.
- Build and maintain robust candidate pipelines through external partnerships and networks.
- Establish partnerships and strategic alliances to expand awareness of our employer brand and broaden the talent pool; this may include university partnerships industry/trade associations community partners and affinity groups.
- Lead university fair coordination and participate in on-campus activities as appropriate.
- Collaborate with workforce planning and HRBPs to anticipate hiring needs and develop proactive strategies.
- Implement localized sourcing strategies to strengthen regional pipelines.
- Create and support training initiatives that enhance hiring manager effectiveness.
- Oversee college recruiting programs including recent graduates internships and entry-level rotational programs.
- Demonstrate strong technical recruiting skills including advanced direct sourcing via LinkedIn and similar platforms.
Who you are:
- Collaborative and solution-oriented with a bias towards action.
- Action-oriented and hands-on.
- Relationship-focused able to build networks.
- Curious and quick to learn about internal talent processes and competitive market challenges.
- Ideally you have strong sourcing connections in the Indianapolis IN and Dayton OH areas.
- Proven leadership of early-career university or rotational talent programs with measurable conversion and retention results.
- Demonstrated use of talent analytics and dashboards to inform recruiting and sourcing strategies.
- Demonstrate strong technical recruiting skills including advanced direct sourcing via LinkedIn and similar platforms.
- Ideally experienced in collaborating with global or shared services teams to align sourcing and talent acquisition strategies.
About Company
AES is a global energy company that creates greener, smarter and innovative energy solutions. Together, we can accelerate the future of energy.