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Talent Acquisition Sourcing Specialist

CBRE

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Compensation
$95–115K/yr
Location
San Francisco, CA
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Talent Acquisition Sourcing Specialist manages a small recruiting team and develops strategies and activities to meet hiring needs for a line of business. The role consults with managers on recruiting plans, leads recruiting initiatives, and supports candidate sourcing, assessment, and selection. It also supervises and develops recruiters, advises on recruitment practices, and oversees hiring documentation and background-check decisions.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Recruiting Strategy, nice to haveFull Lifecycle Recruiting, requiredWritten Communication, requiredVerbal Communication, requiredOrganization, requiredAnalytical Skills, requiredCustomer Service, requiredPresentation Skills, requiredProblem Solving, requiredFinancial Analysis, requiredQuantitative Skills, requiredDocument Interpretation, requiredMicrosoft Office, requiredInternet Software, requiredHRIS, requiredATS Applications, requiredStaffing Processes, requiredEmployment Law, requiredInterviewing Techniques, requiredHuman Resource Functions, requiredCompensation, requiredBenefits Administration, requiredEmployee Relations, requiredLabor Relations, requiredTraining and Development, required

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Human Resources or Related Field or Equivalent, nice to have3+ Years Recruiting Experience, requiredStaffing Management Experience, nice to have

Full job description

JOB SUMMARY

Manages a small team of recruiters assigned to support staffing operations and programs for a particular line of business. Develops recruiting strategies based on line of business hiring needs and facilitates recruiting activities. Consults with managers to develop recruiting plans and programs to achieve business goals.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Leads key initiatives and manages larger scale/impact programs, including diversity initiatives, transitions, special interest areas.

Recommends qualified candidates to hiring managers and HR Generalists for regular exempt and nonexempt positions after interviewing candidates and assessing strength of qualifications against job requirements. May extend job offer and negotiate terms

Identifies and develops sources for qualified candidates by establishing relationships with placement agencies, colleges, universities, technical schools, diversity community agencies, etc.

Advises on strategic development of recruitment advertising.

Coaches, mentors and provides training to recruiters and associate recruiters. Acts as backup support to other recruiting staff, including the Manager.

Advises hiring managers on best practice recruitment and selection;

Verifies pre-employment hiring documentation, reviews hiring decision. Evaluates and adjudicates pre-employment background checks.

Identifies and develops sources for qualified candidates by establishing relationships with placement agencies, colleges, universities, technical schools, diversity community agencies, etc.

Performs other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides formal supervision to individual employees within single functional or operational area. Recommends staff recruitment, selection, promotion, advancement, corrective action and termination. Plans and monitors appropriate staffing levels and utilization of labor, including overtime. Prepares and delivers performance appraisal for staff. Mentors and coaches team members to further develop competencies. Leads by example and models behaviors that are consistent with the company's values.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) from 4-year college or university in human resources or related field or comparable combination of education and experience. Minimum of 3 years of full lifecycle staffing or recruiting required. Previous staffing management experience preferred.

CERTIFICATES and/or LICENSES

None

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong organizational and analytical skills. Ability to provide efficient, timely, reliable and courteous service to customers. Ability to effectively present information.

Ability to respond effectively to sensitive issues.

FINANCIAL KNOWLEDGE

Requires advanced knowledge of financial terms and principles. Ability to calculate intermediate figures such as percentages, discounts, and commissions. Conducts advanced financial analysis.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret complex documents. Ability to solve problems involving several options in situations. Requires advanced analytical and quantitative skills.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES

Fully competent in specific HR concepts with emphasis on staffing processes, internal HR policies, employment law and interviewing techniques or equivalent demonstrated skills and abilities. Strong personal computer skills using Microsoft Office, Internet software, and human resources information system (HRIS) and applicant tracking system (ATS) applications. Demonstrated knowledge of basic human resource functions such as compensation, benefits, employee/labor relations, training and development.

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY

Decisions made with thorough understanding of procedures, company policies, and business practices to achieve general results and deadlines. Responsible for setting work unit and/or project deadlines. Errors in judgment may cause short-term impact to department.

Why CBRE?

When you join CBRE, you become part of a global leader in commercial real estate and investment services that help businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact! Our collaborative environment is built on our shared values — respect, integrity, service, and excellence — and we value the varied perspectives, backgrounds, and skills of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your full potential!

Applicant AI Use Disclosure:

We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.

These updates reflect our commitment to clarity, inclusivity, and a consistent candidate experience across all postings.

Disclaimers

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Our Values in Hiring

At CBRE, we are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels they belong. We value diverse perspectives and experiences, and we welcome all applications.

CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the Talent Acquisition Sourcing Specialist position is $95,000 annually and the maximum salary for the Talent Acquisition Sourcing Specialist position is $115,000 annually. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We have a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Candidate Accommodations: CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company’s success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at [email protected] or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).

CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)

How this job compares

Set against the 2,924 open Talent Acquisition jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 14, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$95–115K/yr
  • California median$130–185K/yr375 salary ranges
  • US median$90–136K/yr1,573 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $105K, is 34% below the California median midpoint ($160K) — in the lowest quarter of Talent Acquisition salary ranges in California.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 519 open Talent Acquisition jobs in California and 2,924 across the US. 8% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in California
Experience
This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience; Talent Acquisition postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years at the median (2,386 postings).
Education
377 of the 2,924 open Talent Acquisition jobs (13%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 14, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.

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