Talent Acquisition Sourcer – Contract

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada, +1 more country.

📋 Description

• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition Partners to comprehend candidate profiles, hiring priorities, and sourcing requirements.

• Formulate and implement focused sourcing strategies across various functions such as Engineering, Product, Design, GTM, G&A, and more.

• Identify and connect with passive talent using various sourcing channels, research methods, communities, networks, and innovative approaches.

• Handle multiple searches and modify strategies based on pipeline performance, candidate feedback, and shifting priorities.

• Gain an understanding of Tailscale’s products, technologies, business model, and culture to pinpoint suitable candidates.

• Convert technical and specialized role requirements into effective search strategies.

• Conduct research on companies, technologies, communities, and talent pools.

• Enhance knowledge of talent markets in areas such as infrastructure, networking, security, developer tools, and cloud technologies.

• Assess pipeline health and search obstacles by utilizing sourcing data and market insights.

• Perform talent research and market mapping.

• Provide insights on candidate availability, market trends, and search limitations.

• Create reusable talent maps and conduct research.

• Implement inclusive sourcing practices to broaden candidate representation.

• Design personalized outreach strategies and nurture relationships with passive candidates.

• Evaluate candidate interest, motivation, experience, and potential alignment with the organization.

• Ensure smooth candidate transitions and maintain a consistent candidate experience.

• Work in collaboration with Talent Acquisition Partners, Sourcers, Operations, and hiring teams.

• Engage in sourcing jams to share techniques, talent pools, market insights, and learning experiences.

• Assist in high-priority or specialized searches.

• Optimize sourcing tools, workflows, data quality, automation, and AI-driven practices.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 3 years of experience in talent sourcing and/or recruiting.

• Background in high-growth technology companies or similarly competitive talent landscapes.

• Proven experience in sourcing technical talent across various functions, including Engineering, Product, Design, GTM, or G&A.

• Proficiency in understanding complex or unfamiliar roles and translating candidate requirements into effective sourcing strategies.

• Strong research capabilities and sourcing techniques that extend beyond basic keyword, title, or traditional platform searches.

• Skills in passive candidate engagement and personalized outreach.

• Exceptional organizational and analytical abilities.

• Capacity to manage multiple searches and utilize sourcing data to assess pipeline effectiveness.

• Familiarity with sourcing platforms and ATS technology.

• Interest in AI, automation, and emerging sourcing tools.

🏝️ Benefits

• An inclusive and flexible environment where you can be your authentic self.

• Competitive total compensation package (please note that contract positions are not eligible for the full-time, exempt benefits listed below).

• Remote-first work setting.

• Opportunities for virtual and in-person social events.

• Corporate co-working program available.

• Annual company retreat and team off-site events.

• $1,500 USD per year allocated for professional development.

• Access to mentorship, coaching, and internal promotion prospects.

• Flexible paid time off program.

• Company-provided laptop (Mac or PC).

• Monthly reimbursement for home internet expenses.

• $500 USD workstation customization allowance.

• Paid parental leave top-ups: 20 weeks for birthing parents and 16 weeks for non-birthing parents.

• An accessible and inclusive hiring process with accommodations available.