Talent Sourcer, Engineering

About the role

We are seeking a dedicated Talent Sourcer to build and manage the initial candidate pool for our Engineering division. This role is crucial for identifying and engaging exceptional technical professionals to support our company's ongoing expansion. You will own the end-to-end sourcing workflow, transforming raw data into a dynamic pipeline of engineering prospects. Your work will directly determine the quality and speed of our engineering hires, impacting the company's strategic trajectory. You will act as the primary hunter for passive talent, ensuring we reach candidates who are not actively looking but are exactly what we need. This position requires a high level of integrity and judgment, as you will be the first human connection for many top professionals evaluating our opportunity. You will collaborate closely with hiring managers to refine ideal candidate profiles and ensure alignment between sourcing efforts and team needs.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Execute a strategic sourcing plan that generates a robust pipeline of engineering candidates aligned with current and future hiring demands.
• Conduct deep-dive market intelligence initiatives to analyze the competitive engineering landscape and map target companies for ideal candidate profiles.
• Design and deploy innovative, data-informed sourcing strategies that leverage Boolean logic, digital footprints, and passive candidate engagement techniques.
• Initiate and manage high-volume candidate outreach campaigns, crafting authentic and compelling messages that articulate our company mission and team culture.
• Implement and refine sophisticated outreach sequencing workflows to optimize touchpoints and maximize response rates from identified prospects.
• Establish and monitor comprehensive sourcing performance dashboards, analyzing response rates, conversion metrics, and channel efficiency to inform strategic pivots.
• Build and maintain a sophisticated talent map of the engineering ecosystem, identifying key influencers, clusters, and emerging hubs for future hiring initiatives.
• Partner with hiring managers to conduct mock interviews and provide detailed feedback on candidate marketability and competitive positioning.
• Proactively manage diversity in sourcing streams, ensuring equitable access to opportunities and challenging homogeneity in candidate pools.
• Utilize advanced talent mapping methodologies to visualize networks, identify hidden gems, and predict future talent availability in specialized engineering domains.
• Continuously experiment with new sourcing channels and technologies, documenting best practices and scaling successful approaches across the engineering organization.
• Maintain meticulous records of all sourcing activities, decisions, and outcomes to ensure process transparency and facilitate knowledge transfer.
• Champion the employer brand at the individual contributor level, ensuring every interaction with a candidate reflects the values and professionalism of the Owner team.

Requirements

• Possess a minimum of 3 years of dedicated experience in sourcing or recruiting, with a demonstrable history of successfully building pipelines for top-tier engineering talent in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrate advanced proficiency in using LinkedIn Recruiter, including boolean search strategies, candidate segmentation, and relationship building features specific to technical roles.
• Show expertise in leveraging a variety of AI recruiting tools to automate repetitive tasks, enhance candidate matching, and provide predictive insights for sourcing success.
• Apply talent mapping techniques to identify and engage clusters of high-potential candidates, understanding how roles interconnect within the market.
• Utilize outreach sequencing platforms to automate and personalize communication cadences, ensuring a professional and persistent candidate experience.
• Adopt a rigorously data-oriented approach, meticulously tracking response rates, conversion rates, and channel performance to identify trends and drive continuous improvements in sourcing efficiency.
• Exhibit strong organizational abilities, managing extensive candidate pipelines across multiple concurrent engineering roles while maintaining exceptional accuracy and attention to detail.
• Operate as a self-motivated, detail-oriented, and resourceful individual, taking full ownership of tasks and proactively identifying solutions to complex sourcing challenges without constant supervision.
• Display a steadfast commitment to continuous improvement, regularly seeking feedback, learning new methodologies, and refining sourcing craft to meet high standards of excellence.
• Comply with all company policies and legal guidelines related to recruitment, ensuring the integrity of the hiring process is maintained at all times.
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of adapting tone and content for diverse audiences, from C-suite executives to individual contributors.
• Have the legal right to work in the United States or Canada, as the role is restricted to candidates located in these regions.
• Be available to work during standard business hours, with flexibility to accommodate occasional scheduling needs for urgent hiring priorities.

Nice to have

• None specified.

Practical notes

• All official communication from our team will originate from an @owner.com email address.
• We do not conduct interviews via email or chat platforms.
• We will never request personal or financial information such as social security numbers, credit card details, or banking information.
• This is a contract position with an hourly rate between $70 and $100.
• The role is fully remote, but candidates must be located in either the United States or Canada.
• There are no specified working hour blocks, but the candidate is expected to be available during standard business hours to collaborate with the team.
• No travel is required for this role.
• No visa sponsorship is available for this contract position.
• The engagement is expected to be of fixed duration, subject to project needs and performance.
• Candidates should be prepared to provide professional references upon request as part of the onboarding process.
• A quiet, dedicated workspace is necessary for conducting remote work and participating in any potential virtual meetings.
• Reliable high-speed internet connection is essential for performing sourcing activities efficiently and securely.