Description

At The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, we’re not just delivering water — we’re sustaining life for over 19 million people. Behind every drop of water is a team of Talented Employees: innovators, problem-solvers, and connectors who make it all possible.

This Talent Sourcer position is a limited-term job (up to 36 months) as part of a surge staffing project aimed at reducing vacancies.

We’re looking for a Talent Sourcer who’s as passionate about people as we are about our mission. Someone who loves the chase, thrives on building relationships, and gets genuine joy from finding the perfect fit. If you have the instincts of a detective, the heart of a connector, and the creativity of a storyteller, this is your chance to make an impact that flows far beyond the hiring process.

What You’ll Do

• Seek out and engage extraordinary talent before anyone else does.        
• Build dynamic pipelines that keep our hiring engine running strong.       
• Partner with recruiters and hiring leaders to turn strategies into success stories.        
• Experiment, innovate, and bring sourcing magic to life every day.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in talent sourcing for recruitments, ideally in complex or mission-driven organizations.        
• Sharp research skills, strong communication, and a genuine curiosity for people.        
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to represent Metropolitan’s mission with authenticity and passion.        
• Expertise with sourcing platforms, networks, and creative outreach techniques.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• A purpose-driven culture where your ideas and energy make a real difference.      
• Opportunities to grow, learn, and help shape the future of our workforce.        
• A supportive team that values creativity, celebrates wins, and believes in the power of connection.

This isn’t your average sourcing role — it’s your opportunity to help build the teams that will secure Southern California’s water future for generations to come.

If you are proficient in this language (site:linkedin.com/in/ AND ("technical sourcer" OR "talent sourcer" OR ...) we want you!

Ready to make some waves? Apply today and be part of something bigger.

Schedule: 9/80 Monday through Friday /Every other Friday off. Monday through Thursday 9 hours per day, 8 hours per day every other Friday. Start times are no earlier than 6 am and end times are no later than 6 pm.

Hybrid: Metropolitan’s current practice in this position is a hybrid work schedule. This typically includes two days a week in person and the other days remote. This is subject to change dependent on organizational needs. In addition, a telework policy is scheduled for negotiations and once completed and implemented, will provide final direction on the hybrid schedule.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field and four years relevant experience; or two years as a MWD Human Resources Analyst II.
 

The ideal candidate will have a record of demonstrating the highest level of ethics and integrity and is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

This job announcement has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this classification / job.
To view the full job description click here: Human Resources Analyst III

Relevant Experience is defined as: Four years of recruitment experience, including at least two years with the title of Sourcer, specializing in using research, technology, and sourcing tools to develop sourcing strategies, identify and engage hard-to-find passive talent, and build and maintain strategic talent pipelines to support current and future hiring needs.

Testing may include sourcing. 

Desirable Experience:

Experience as a full lifecycle recruiter

Experience sourcing engineering positions

Experience sourcing trade positions (e.g.) Industrial Electrician, Mechanics etc.
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CLOSING
Benefits:
• Competitive compensation
• Excellent medical insurance
• Deferred compensation in the form of a 401(k) plan (with matching contribution) and a 457 plan.
• Retirement benefits under the California Public Employees' Retirement System
• Training opportunities
• Excellent working environment
• Public transportation reimbursements
• Hub of public transportation: rail, subway, buses, and taxis
• On-site fitness center

For more information on MWD benefits, please use the following link: Benefits LTE FT-PT Employees (Represented)

ABOUT MWD

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is a state-established cooperative that, along with its 26 cities and retail suppliers, provides water for 19 million people in six counties. The district imports water from the Colorado River and Northern California to supplement local supplies, and helps its members to develop increased water conservation, recycling, storage and other resource-management programs.

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Qualified individuals with disabilities, who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process, please call (213) 217-7738 or email: jobs@mwdh2o.com.

Metropolitan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic(s).

Application Filing Period: Closes at 4:30 pm PT on the date stated in the job announcement. However it may close prior to the filing end date if sufficient applications have been received. If sufficient applications have not been received, then the filing period end date may be extended.

Qualifying Experience: Your resume must at a minimum include the month and year you began and ended employment, name of the organization, your title, and a brief description of your experience. If your employment was part-time, make sure you identify it on your resume next to the month/year. 

Sponsorship: Applicants for employment with The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States (i.e., H1-B or other employment-based immigration case).