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Junior Candidate Sourcer & Talent Researcher (Buenos Aires)

Role overview

Summary

The Candidate Sourcer role focuses on building candidate pipelines and managing outreach to engage potential candidates. You will work within a structured, team-based environment that supports technical and scientific recruitment, collaborating closely with Recruiters to ensure effective candidate placement.

Qualifications

  • Very strong, fluent English (written and spoken) suitable for professional communication.
  • Strong written communication skills with the ability to follow messaging guidelines.
  • Basic computer literacy and confidence using online tools and systems.
  • High attention to detail and willingness to follow structured processes.
  • Reliable, organised, and able to manage routine tasks independently.

Responsibilities

  • Build and maintain candidate pipelines using target company lists and Boolean searches.
  • Conduct written outreach across multiple platforms, tailoring messages to individual profiles.
  • Book qualified candidates into calls with Recruiters and ensure accurate handovers.
  • Collaborate with Recruiters and fellow Resourcers to align on priorities and improve sourcing efficiency.

Key facts

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Communication With Candidates
  • Detail Oriented
  • Administrative Functions
  • Teamwork
  • Reliability
  • Curiosity

About the company

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South

  • Staffing & Recruiting
  • SME
  • 51–200
Hiring great employees overseas can be tough. We make it easy with our hassle-free hiring. We help you find, hire, onboard, pay, and retain top Latin American talent for your business. Why Latin America? 1. US Time Zones Argentina & Brazil are just one hour apart from New York. Your Latin America teammates work when you do so you can collaborate all day long. 2. Excellent English We screen all candidates for excellent spoken and written English. They are ready to jump right in. 3. Cultural Fit We make sure all candidates are a strong professional and culture fit. They are already accustomed to working remotely. 4. Cost Savings Latin American salaries are 30-80% less than US-equivalents. Grow your team with top 1% nearshore talent without breaking your budget. Interview for free!

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Job description

Hi there! We are South and our client is looking for a Junior Candidate Sourcer & Talent Researcher (Based in Buenos Aires, Argentina)!

Note to Applicants:

  • Eligibility: This position is open to candidates residing in Latin America.

  • Application Language: Please submit your CV in English. Applications submitted in other languages will not be considered.

  • Professional Presentation: We encourage you to showcase your professional experience by including a Loom video in the application form. While this is optional, candidates who provide a video presentation will be given priority.

  • Note: If you're hired for this role, you may be asked to update your LinkedIn profile :)

Location: Buenos Aires, Argentina 
Type: Full-time | Contractor  Reports to: Recruitment Team

About The Company
Our client is a specialist recruitment business supporting technical and scientific equipment companies across the USA. We work closely with OEMs and service organisations in highly technical markets, helping them identify and hire hard-to-find talent across engineering, commercial, and leadership functions.

As part of our delivery model, the company operates a structured, team-based approach where Recruiters focus on candidate qualification and client management, supported by dedicated Argentina-based Resourcers responsible for market mapping and early-stage candidate engagement.


Role Overview
The Candidate Sourcer role is part of the company’s Argentina-based resourcing function. The position focuses on building high-quality candidate pipelines, managing written outreach, and booking qualified candidates into calls with Recruiters.
This is a research-driven, process-oriented role combining structured market mapping with high-volume, high- quality written communication.

Key Responsibilities 1. Market Mapping & Research
  • Build and maintain candidate pipelines using:
o Target company lists o Boolean searches across LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, and internal databases
  • Identify relevant candidate profiles aligned to role briefs provided by Recruiters
  • Accurately add candidate records, notes, and activity into our internal systems
  • Regularly refresh mapped markets to ensure data accuracy and relevance
2. Candidate Outreach & Engagement
  • Conduct written outreach across multiple platforms, including:
o LinkedIn
o Email
o Job boards and internal databases
  • Use approved messaging frameworks while tailoring outreach to individual profiles
  • Manage follow-ups and candidate responses in a timely and professional manner
  • Qualify candidate interest, availability, and alignment at a high level
3. Call Booking & Handover
  • Book qualified candidates into calls with Recruiters
  • Ensure all relevant information is captured prior to handover
  • Maintain clear and accurate handovers to support effective recruiter-led conversations
4. Team Collaboration & Process
  • Work closely with Recruiters and fellow Argentina-based Resourcers to align on priorities
  • Follow defined sourcing processes, data standards, and quality controls
  • Contribute ideas to improve sourcing efficiency, outreach response rates, and mapping quality
  • Operate as part of a collaborative, delivery-focused team environment
Skills & Experience Essential:
  • Very strong, fluent English (written and spoken) suitable for professional, white-collar communication
  • Comfortable working in a professional office-style environment (remote)
  • Strong written communication skills with the ability to follow messaging guidelines
  • Basic computer literacy and confidence using online tools and systems
  • High attention to detail and willingness to follow structured processes
  • Reliable, organised, and able to manage routine tasks independently
Desirable (but not required):
  • Any prior exposure to recruitment, research, sales, or administrative work
  • Experience working with data, lists, or online platforms
  • Experience working with international teams or clients
Personal Attributes
  • Process-driven and highly organised
  • Comfortable working to targets and structured workflows
  • Curious, proactive, and commercially aware
  • Team-oriented with a professional attitude
  • Resilient and comfortable with high-volume, repetitive tasks when required
What We Offer
  • Fully remote role based in Buenos Aires
  • Clear role scope with defined responsibilities
  • Structured training in sourcing and market mapping
  • Close collaboration with experienced Recruiters
  • Long-term progression opportunities within the company

Compensation: $1,300 USD/month to start, plus monthly bonuses based on performance after 6 months in the company

Perks

  • 20 business days of PTO

  • Local holidays

  • Monthly bonuses based on performance
  • Defined career path within the recruitment sector

Working hours & Time zone: Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM EST.

If this opportunity sounds good to you, send us your resume!

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