Description
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Technical Sourcer to join our talent acquisition team. In this role, you will proactively identify, engage, and nurture top-tier technical talent to support our fast-paced, innovative environment. You will partner closely with fellow sourcers and recruiters to build pipelines for critical technical roles and help drive our company's continued growth and success.
Talent Identification: Utilize advanced sourcing techniques, market research, and social media platforms to uncover passive and active technical candidates.
Candidate Engagement: Initiate and develop meaningful relationships with prospective talent through tailored messaging and personalized communication.
Pipeline Development: Build and maintain robust candidate pipelines for various technical roles, ensuring a steady flow of high-quality candidates.
Collaboration: Partner with hiring managers and recruiters to understand technical role requirements and align sourcing strategies with broader recruitment goals.
Process Improvement: Analyze sourcing metrics and candidate data to refine and optimize sourcing strategies and workflows.
Required Qualifications:
- Experience: Minimum of 3 years in technical sourcing or recruiting, with a proven track record of hiring for technical roles.
- Technical Acumen: Understanding of modern technology stacks, software development processes, and technical skill sets.
- Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence candidates and stakeholders.
- Analytical Mindset: Proficient in using data-driven approaches to evaluate sourcing effectiveness and make informed decisions.
- Tool Proficiency: Familiarity with applicant tracking systems, LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search techniques, and other sourcing tools.
- Collaborative Spirit: Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Startup, Tech, and Industry Expertise: Proven experience in startups, tech, or related fields such as AAV, UAS, AUV, Weapons, or similar programs.
- Tooling Experience: Expertise using Greenhouse, Gem, various AI tools, and LinkedIn Recruiter.
- Independent & Proactive: Highly self-sufficient with the ability to work autonomously and take initiative without requiring constant supervision.
- Resilient & Creative Problem Solver: Demonstrates flexibility in tackling challenges, quickly troubleshooting issues, and devising innovative solutions on the fly.
- Exceptional Communication: Communicates directly and succinctly, sharing information promptly to foster collaboration. Practices active listening and engages thoughtfully.
- Strong Sense of Ownership: Takes full accountability for their responsibilities and stays aligned with the business mission. Actively seeks opportunities to enhance company performance, even beyond their explicit role.
- Low Ego, High Curiosity: Values continuous learning over being right, embraces honest feedback, and views setbacks as opportunities for growth and improvement.