Talent Acquisition Sourcing Specialist - Sales

JOB DESCRIPTION
UL Solutions is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Talent Acquisition Sourcing Specialist to support our sales hiring strategy . This role is instrumental in building strong talent pipelines for sales positions through strategic sourcing, market research, and relationship-building. The ideal candidate will bring a keen eye for identifying top sales talent, excellent communication skills, and a passion for delivering high-quality sourcing outcomes in a fast-paced environment. This hybrid role is based in Northbrook, IL, with an expectation of being onsite three days per week.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with Talent Acquisition Advisors to develop and execute sourcing strategies for sales-related positions.
• Participate in search strategy meetings to understand hiring needs and continuously refine sourcing approaches.
• Build and manage pipelines of both active and passive candidates, conducting initial profile assessments to ensure alignment with hiring requirements.
• Leverage a variety of sourcing channels (e.g., LinkedIn Recruiter, professional networks, industry events) to identify, engage, and nurture top talent.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate records in the Applicant Tracking System (Oracle HCM).
• Conduct thorough market mapping and competitive research to identify target companies and candidate pools.
• Stay current on sourcing tools, trends, and technologies to ensure best-in-class sourcing practices.
• Support the creation of job requisitions and postings in collaboration with the TA team.
• Provide periodic reports on sourcing activity and pipeline development.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support broader recruitment initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS
Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years' experience in sourcing or talent acquisition, with a strong focus on sales roles.
• Proven experience using sourcing tools and platforms such as LinkedIn Recruiter, talent CRMs, and job boards.
• Strong understanding of passive sourcing techniques (e.g., AIRS-certified or equivalent knowledge).
• Experience working with ATS platforms such as Oracle, Workday, SAP, or Taleo.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field.
• Exceptional communication, research, and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to thrive in a complex, global business environment.

Total Rewards: We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career . The estimated salary range for this position is $62,700 to $83,600 and is based on multiple factors, including job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, as well as other factors. This position is eligible for annual bonus compensation with a target payout of 5% of the base salary. This position also provides health benefits such as medical, dental and vision; wellness benefits such as mental and financial health; and retirement savings (401K) commensurate with the standard rewards offered in each individual location or country. We also provide full-time employees with paid time off including vacation (15 days), holiday including floating holidays (12 days) and sick time off (72 hours).
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ABOUT US
A global leader in applied safety science, UL Solutions (NYSE: ULS) transforms safety, security and sustainability challenges into opportunities for customers in more than 110 countries. UL Solutions delivers testing, inspection and certification services, together with software products and advisory offerings, that support our customers' product innovation and business growth. The UL Mark serves as a recognized symbol of trust in our customers' products and reflects an unwavering commitment to advancing our safety mission. We help our customers innovate, launch new products and services, navigate global markets and complex supply chains, and grow sustainably and responsibly into the future. Our science is your advantage.
ABOUT THE TEAM
Achieving our mission of working for a safer world starts with our people. We have over 15,000 team members around the world, each making a valuable and essential contribution to creating a safer future. Whether it's hiring top talent, empowering our people to learn new skills or providing critical hands-on support, we are always finding new ways to deliver a better employee experience. We're looking for people to share their ideas and help us create a diverse, engaged culture that's united by a passion for safety and sustainability. Join our team, shape our culture and support our global community of experts.