Talent Acquisition Sourcing Specialist - (Contract)

📍 Remote – West Coast preferred

We are seeking an experienced Talent Acquisition Sourcing Specialist to join our team on a 6-month contract (with potential extension) and on a part-time basis (25 hours/week). This role will focus on building strong candidate pipelines, reviewing inbound applications, and ensuring a smooth flow of candidates through the recruiting process. The ideal candidate has experience sourcing for early-stage, high-growth startups — bonus points if they have familiarity with the creator economy.

This is a part-time, contract role with the potential to convert into a longer-term or full-time position based on company needs.

Build and Implement a Candidate Sourcing & Pipeline Process

• Create a sourcing & pipeline process, gathering resources and leveraging existing tools to test on upcoming/ existing hiring requirements
• Review backlog and fresh inbound applications across multiple roles and identify top candidates as needed
• Source and engage passive candidates across multiple functions to ensure achievement of required sourcing targets and deadlines
• Align with hiring managers on ideal candidate profiles and requirements, to create role-specific hiring/evaluation criteria
• Document and deliver a candidate sourcing & pipeline SOP for the internal ops team

Recruiting Support & Coordination

• Conduct initial candidate screenings to evaluate fit across most, if not all recruiting pipelines
• Set up application process stages and templates for all roles using our ATS (Greenhouse)
• Coordinate interviews and scheduling between internal stakeholders and applicants
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate records for upcoming and existing pipelines
• Facilitate candidate <> Passes communication to promote a positive candidate experience

• 1–3 years of experience in talent acquisition at a startup or high-growth company.
• Proven ability to identify, engage, and evaluate candidates across different functions.
• Experience with Greenhouse ATS (interview scheduling, candidate tracking, email templates).
• Strong organizational and communication skills; able to manage multiple pipelines at once.
• Bonus: Prior experience hiring within the creator economy or digital media space.

• 💵 Compensation: Flat monthly retainer of $2,500–$4,000/month DOE, based on an expected ~25 hours/week. Retainer covers sourcing, screening, pipeline updates, and process-building deliverables and projects
• 📅 Duration: 3–6 months with potential to convert into a long-term role
• 🌍 Remote-first with a preference for West Coast-based candidates for easier collaboration
• 📚 Great exposure to multiple areas of a growing startup

Passes is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.