Talent Acquisition Sourcer – Contract

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

📋 Description

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

• Develop and implement targeted sourcing strategies across various functions including Engineering, Product, Design, GTM, G&A, and others.

• Identify and engage passive talent using diverse sourcing channels, research methods, communities, networks, and innovative techniques.

• Oversee multiple searches and modify strategies based on pipeline performance, candidate feedback, and changing priorities.

• Acquire a deep understanding of Tailscale’s products, technology, business operations, and culture to pinpoint suitable candidates.

• Translate the requirements of technical and specialized roles into effective search strategies.

• Investigate companies, technologies, communities, and talent pools that extend beyond traditional sourcing methods.

• Enhance talent-market knowledge in areas such as infrastructure, networking, security, developer tools, cloud technologies, and other relevant functions.

• Assess pipeline health, recognize search challenges, and leverage data and market insights to enhance sourcing results.

• Conduct talent research and perform market mapping activities.

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

• Develop reusable talent maps and conduct thorough research.

• Integrate inclusive sourcing practices to expand candidate representation.

• Craft personalized outreach strategies and foster relationships with passive candidates.

• Evaluate candidate interest, motivation, experience, and alignment with roles.

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

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

• Engage in sourcing jams and exchange techniques, talent pool insights, market observations, and learnings.

• Assist in high-priority or specialized searches.

• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition Operations to enhance tools, workflows, data quality, automation, and AI-driven practices.

⛳️ Requirements

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

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

• Capability to comprehend complex or unfamiliar roles and convert requirements into sourcing strategies.

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

• Excellent skills in engaging passive candidates and executing personalized outreach.

• Strong organizational and analytical capabilities; adept at managing multiple searches and evaluating pipeline effectiveness using sourcing data.

• A collaborative and adaptable working style.

• Experience with sourcing platforms and ATS technology.

• A keen interest in AI, automation, and emerging sourcing tools.

🏝️ Benefits

• An inclusive and flexible environment that encourages you to be your authentic self.

• A competitive total compensation package (contract positions are not eligible for the full-time, exempt benefits listed below).

• A remote-first working environment.

• Virtual and in-person social events.

• A corporate co-working program.

• Employer-funded retirement contributions (available for full-time employees; contract eligibility excluded).

• Annual company retreat and team off-sites (available for full-time employees; contract eligibility excluded).

• $1500 USD annually allocated for professional development (available for full-time employees; contract eligibility excluded).

• Flexible paid time off (available for full-time employees; contract eligibility excluded).

• Company-owned laptop (Mac or PC), monthly home internet reimbursement, and a $500 USD workstation customization allowance (available for full-time employees; contract eligibility excluded).

• Paid parental leave top-ups (available for full-time employees; contract eligibility excluded).

• An accessible and inclusive hiring process with accommodations available.