Job Description

Blue Nile is redefining modern luxury as Signet's premium omnichannel jewelry brand. By combining innovative digital experiences with an expanding network of premium showrooms, we're transforming how customers discover, purchase and experience fine jewelry. As we continue investing in technology, merchandising, and customer experience, we're looking for leaders who are energized by solving complex business problems, influencing enterprise strategy, and driving measurable commercial impact.

Talent Acquisition Sourcing Specialist

The Talent Acquisition Sourcing Specialist plays a key role in identifying exceptional talent, building high-quality candidate pipelines, and executing sourcing strategies that support hiring across the organization. Partnering closely with the Talent Acquisition Manager and Talent Acquisition Partner, this individual serves as the team's sourcing expert - researching talent markets, engaging passive candidates, and developing proactive talent pipelines that reduce reliance on external recruiting agencies while supporting evolving hiring priorities across the business. Although this role will initially focus on Manufacturing hiring, it is designed to quickly adapt and support critical talent needs across corporate, retail, customer care, operations, and other functions as business priorities evolve.

This role is ideal for someone who is naturally curious, enjoys research, and thrives on uncovering talent others overlook. You'll develop a deep understanding of our business, hiring priorities, and talent markets while representing Blue Nile in the talent marketplace, communicating our employer value proposition, and inspiring exceptional talent to explore careers with our organization."...developing proactive talent pipelines that reduce reliance on external recruiting agencies while supporting evolving hiring priorities across the business.

Key Responsibilities

Talent Intelligence & Sourcing

• Identify, engage, and attract passive candidates through LinkedIn Recruiter, networking, referrals, professional associations, community partnerships, university partnerships, and other traditional and non-traditional sourcing methods.
• Build, maintain, and cultivate talent pipelines that support active hiring needs, recurring workforce planning initiatives, and future hiring demand across multiple business functions.
• Develop compelling, personalized outreach that captures candidates' interest, effectively communicates Blue Nile's employer value proposition, and inspiring top talent to explore career opportunities with our organization.
• Conduct initial candidate screens to assess alignment with role requirements before introducing qualified talent to the Talent Acquisition team.
• Build long-term relationships with prospective candidates through consistent engagement and follow-up, creating talent communities that support both current and future hiring needs.
• Support the development of diverse talent pipelines that expand access to exceptional talent and reflect our commitment to building an inclusive workforce.
• Generate talent market intelligence through research of competitor organizations, workforce trends, and emerging sourcing channels to identify high-quality talent and uncover new recruiting opportunities.
• Track and analyze sourcing effectiveness, including pipeline health, response rates, conversion metrics, and source performance, using data-driven insights to continuously refine sourcing strategies and improve hiring outcomes.

Recruiting Operations & Candidate Experience

• Support the day-to-day operations of the Talent Acquisition function, including ATS administration, job posting management, candidate communications, interview coordination, onboarding support, and offer documentation as business needs evolve.
• Review and edit job descriptions and postings to ensure consistency, accuracy, and alignment with company standards.
• Maintain accurate recruiting data, candidate records, and sourcing activity within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• Deliver a responsive, professional, and engaging candidate experience through timely communication, exceptional follow-through, and consistent engagement throughout the recruiting process.

Team Partnership

• Partner closely with the Talent Acquisition Manager and Talent Acquisition Partner to understand hiring priorities, anticipate recurring talent needs, and translate business insights into effective sourcing strategies.
• Share talent market intelligence, sourcing insights, competitive research, and hiring trends that strengthen recruiting decisions and improve hiring outcomes.
• Continuously identify opportunities to improve sourcing strategies, recruiting processes, candidate experience, and operational efficiency, contributing ideas that strengthen the effectiveness and scalability of the Talent Acquisition function.

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Communications, Marketing, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Minimum of 2 years of hands-on talent sourcing, agency recruiting, executive search research, or recruiting experience with demonstrated success identifying and engaging passive candidates.
• Experience supporting recruiting across manufacturing, merchandising, marketing, finance, planning, or supply chain. Jewelry industry experience is highly preferred.
• Strong research skills with the ability to identify talent, map competitor organizations, uncover new sourcing opportunities, and think creatively about where talent can be found.
• Experience using LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search techniques, networking, referrals, and other traditional and non-traditional sourcing methods.
• Experience building candidate pipelines across multiple job families while supporting multiple concurrent hiring priorities.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to craft compelling candidate outreach, build relationships with passive talent, and effectively communicate Blue Nile's employer value proposition.
• Experience using an Applicant Tracking System (ATS), HRIS, and Microsoft Office Suite. Workday and Microsoft Copilot experience preferred.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated initiative, resourcefulness, curiosity, and a collaborative approach to problem-solving
• Bilingual preferred (English and Spanish)

At Blue Nile, many of our roles offer a high-quality, comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, paid time off, retirement planning and opportunities for career advancement. Some offerings are dependent upon the role, employment type, work schedule or location:

• Paid Time Off
• Competitive Employee Discount
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Flexible Spending Account
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Parental Leave
• Life Insurance

Annual base pay: $67,000 - $75,000. Final pay rate shall be determined and is based on experience and qualifications.

At this time, Blue Nile will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

Additional Information: Blue Nile is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender reassignment, citizenship, immigration status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited under applicable federal, state or local law. Blue Nile will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. #LI-WK1

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