Strategic Sourcing Lead, Talent Acquisition
At a glance
Senior Recruiting & Talent Acquisition role at Abbott. Abbott Park · full-time · $78,000–$156,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Set sourcing priorities across business needs and build pipelines by engaging passive candidates and cultivating talent communities
- Plan recruiting events with partners, then shape candidate engagement before, during and after each event
- Create recruitment campaigns and digital materials, and manage communications that bring candidates to events
- Track sourcing and event results in talent acquisition systems, keeping records accurate
- Guide recruiters on sourcing methods and recruiting technology, while supporting compliance and process improvements
What you bring
- A bachelor’s degree and at least six years of professional experience
- At least four years in talent acquisition, recruiting, strategic sourcing or a related corporate or agency role
- Hands-on experience building sourcing and talent attraction plans, using recruiting systems, sourcing tools and social platforms
- Knowledge of employment rules and recruiting practices, with strong prioritization, communication and stakeholder skills
Who this fits
This senior role suits someone who can lead sourcing and talent attraction work while advising recruiters and working with business stakeholders. The position is based in Abbott Park, Illinois, with travel about fifteen percent of the time. The work includes prolonged sitting, frequent keyboard use and regular handling of items over twenty pounds.
From the employer
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Abbott is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Lead to join our Talent Acquisition team in Lake County, Illinois. This role serves as a key partner in building and strengthening talent pipelines, elevating Abbott’s employer brand, and driving recruiting outcomes through proactive talent engagement strategies. The position combines talent sourcing expertise, recruiting event leadership, employer branding, talent community development, and recruiter enablement to help attract exceptional talent across the organization. The successful candidate will influence recruiting strategy, lead high-impact talent attraction initiatives, and collaborate across a matrixed environment to deliver innovative talent acquisition solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Talent Sourcing & Pipeline Development
- Serve as a subject matter expert and lead consultant for strategic sourcing initiatives.
- Develop and execute proactive sourcing strategies that identify and engage high-caliber passive talent.
- Manage the intake, prioritization, and execution of sourcing projects across multiple business needs.
- Build and cultivate talent communities through industry conferences, professional associations, and targeted outreach initiatives.
- Partner with recruiters and business stakeholders to create sustainable talent pipelines for critical skill areas.
Talent Attraction Events & Recruitment Marketing
- Co-lead the planning and execution of recruiting events and hiring initiatives.
- Develop talent engagement strategies that maximize candidate conversion before, during, and after events.
- Create and manage recruitment marketing campaigns, digital assets, and targeted communications to drive candidate participation.
- Leverage virtual recruiting platforms to design engaging candidate experiences and support recruiter participation.
- Manage relationships with strategic external partners, professional organizations, sponsorship groups, job boards, and talent networks to enhance recruiting outcomes.
- Analyze event and sourcing performance metrics and maintain accurate documentation within talent acquisition systems.
Employer Brand & Talent Community Engagement
- Develop and publish content across internal and external channels to showcase talent acquisition initiatives, recruiting successes, and career opportunities.
- Create presentations, success stories, and recruiting communications that highlight the impact of strategic sourcing and talent attraction efforts.
Recruiter Enablement & Talent Acquisition Programs
- Deliver training and guidance to recruiters on sourcing strategies, recruiting technologies, and talent attraction best practices.
- Promote adoption of talent acquisition tools and processes that improve recruiting effectiveness.
- Support compliance-related recruiting initiatives, including Good Faith Efforts (GFEs), candidate accommodations, and related programs.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance the quality and effectiveness of talent acquisition services.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- 6+ years of overall professional experience.
- 4+ years of talent acquisition, recruiting, strategic sourcing, or related experience in a corporate or agency environment.
- Demonstrated experience developing and executing proactive sourcing and talent attraction strategies.
- Experience utilizing recruiting technologies, sourcing tools, and social media platforms to identify and engage talent.
- Knowledge of employment laws, regulations, and recruiting best practices.
- Strong technical aptitude and proficiency with recruiting systems and digital tools.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
- Strong relationship-building, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive information.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with talent acquisition technologies such as LinkedIn Recruiter, Phenom, SeekOut, or similar platforms.
- Experience operating within a large, matrixed enterprise environment.
- Demonstrated success partnering across geographically dispersed teams and business functions.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively.
- Prior recruitment agency experience.
- Experience leading talent attraction events, employer branding initiatives, and talent community engagement programs.
The base pay for this position is
$78,000.00 – $156,000.00In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB FAMILY:
Recruiting
DIVISION:
CHR Corporate Human Resources
LOCATION:
United States > Abbott Park : AP06B
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:
WORK SHIFT:
Standard
TRAVEL:
Yes, 15 % of the Time
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
No
SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday), Lift, carry, push or pull weights of more than 20 pounds/9 kilos on a regular/daily basisAbbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.
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