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As of Jun 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for contract sourcer in the United States is $37.29, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $24.04 and $47.36 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Contract Sourcers often encounter challenges like sourcing for hard-to-fill roles, working within tight timelines, and competing for talent in a competitive market. Staying current with sourcing techniques, leveraging multiple channels (including niche job boards and social media), and maintaining strong communication with recruiters and hiring managers can help overcome these obstacles. Adapting quickly to changing job requirements and continuously building a strong network of potential candidates also supports long-term success. Many Contract Sourcers find that proactive problem-solving and resourcefulness are key to navigating these challenges effectively.

What is a Contract Sourcer job?

A Contract Sourcer is a recruiting professional hired on a temporary or contract basis to identify and engage potential job candidates. They specialize in sourcing talent through various channels such as online databases, social media, and networking. Unlike full-cycle recruiters, they typically focus on the initial stages of the hiring process, including researching, outreach, and candidate screening. Contract Sourcers are commonly used by companies looking to scale their hiring efforts quickly or for specialized roles requiring targeted searches.

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To thrive as a Contract Sourcer, you need strong sourcing skills, knowledge of recruitment best practices, and experience with candidate databases or applicant tracking systems, typically supported by a background in human resources or talent acquisition. Proficiency with tools like LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search strategies, and CRM/ATS platforms is highly valued, and relevant certifications such as AIRS or LinkedIn Certified Professional—Recruiter can be advantageous. Excellent interpersonal communication, attention to detail, and time management are important soft skills for building candidate pipelines and coordinating with recruiting teams. These skills and qualities are vital for efficiently identifying top talent and ensuring a smooth, collaborative recruitment process.

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Executive Talent Sourcer (Contract)

Abbott

Abbott, TX • On-site

Full-time

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7.9

Company rating: 7.9 out of 10

Based on 131 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

146th of 518 rated manufacturers


Job description

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.JOB DESCRIPTION:

Abbott is seeking a contract talent sourcer to provide candidate research and lead generation as part of an in-house executive recruitment team that supports all divisions and business functions. This contract sourcer will be responsible for identification of and outreach to passive candidates, partnering with various recruiters in support of key job openings, and a commitment to diverse slates.

Operating out of the main building on HQ campus, this opportunity offers exposure to core elements and players of the Abbott enterprise, and serves as a brand ambassador attracting top talent. It is a critical role that has a dramatic impact on candidate experience and business performance.Individuals ideally have years of direct responsibility for contacting, cultivating, and/or submitting passive candidates. Experience supporting diversity recruitment preferred.

What You'll Work On

  • Source passive candidates and provide diverse slates of candidates
  • Provide recruitment and customer service for multiple client areas
  • Interact with internal recruiters to define position requirements
  • Deliver research-oriented talent mappings and insights projects
  • Potentially conduct upfront phone screens and recommend candidates
  • Maintain a high level of customer satisfaction with recruiters and candidates
  • Ensure Workday and CRM database are updated in an accurate and timely manner
  • Build and maintain active CRM talent pools

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree
  • Recruitment experience, where sourcing was involved
  • Experience preferred in medical device industry
  • Experience preferred at in-house corporations
  • Experience preferred with Fortune 500 client base
  • Experience preferred supporting Director and above level hiring

Candidates must be willing to work in-office most days of the week and be eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

The base pay for this position is

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In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:RecruitingDIVISION:CHR Corporate Human ResourcesLOCATION:United States > Abbott Park : AP06BADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:WORK SHIFT:StandardTRAVEL:NoMEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:Not ApplicableSIGNIFICANT 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)Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdfEEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf

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