Talent Sourcer

About the role

Become a vital part of the EMEA Talent Acquisition team at Postman, where your primary focus will be on developing a pipeline of candidates throughout the region. This role involves identifying and engaging top-tier professionals across various functions, transforming market insights into effective sourcing strategies. Ideal candidates will excel at discovering elusive talent and successfully converting outreach efforts into qualified applicants.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Partner with recruiters and hiring managers to create and implement targeted sourcing campaigns for roles in engineering, product management, sales, and support across the EMEA region.
• tools such as LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search techniques, GitHub, and various talent databases to identify and engage passive candidates.
• Develop and maintain warm candidate pipelines for recurring or high-priority positions, ensuring that qualified individuals are prepared before job requisitions are officially posted.
• Conduct initial outreach and screening calls to assess candidates' interest, qualifications, and availability, subsequently passing well-prepared candidates to recruiters for further evaluation.
• Track and analyze sourcing metrics, including response rates, pipeline conversion rates, and time-to-slate, adjusting sourcing strategies based on performance data.
• Stay informed about labor market trends in the EMEA region, competitor hiring practices, and regional salary benchmarks to enhance sourcing strategies.
• Contribute to employer branding efforts by crafting personalized outreach messages that resonate with diverse candidate profiles across various EMEA markets.
• Collaborate with the team to refine sourcing techniques and share best practices that improve overall recruitment effectiveness.
• Engage in continuous learning about innovative sourcing methods and tools to remain competitive in the talent acquisition landscape.
• Participate in team meetings and strategy sessions to align sourcing efforts with broader organizational goals and objectives.
• Foster relationships with potential candidates to create a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.

Requirements

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in sourcing or recruiting, preferably with exposure to multiple countries and functions within the EMEA region.
• Expertise in using LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search techniques, Lusha, Apollo, GitHub, and other talent intelligence platforms.
• Exceptional written communication skills, with the ability to create personalized outreach that effectively engages passive candidates.
• Experience working across diverse cultures within the EMEA region, with a knack for adapting sourcing methods to meet local talent expectations.
• A data-driven mindset, capable of analyzing pipeline data and adjusting sourcing strategies based on insights gained.
• Highly organized and self-motivated, with the ability to manage multiple sourcing projects simultaneously in a dynamic and distributed team environment.
• Familiarity with diversity sourcing initiatives and a strong commitment to fostering inclusive candidate pools.

Nice to have

• Experience in employer branding and talent marketing strategies.
• Familiarity with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and recruitment software.
• Knowledge of additional languages spoken in the EMEA region.
• Previous experience in a tech-focused recruitment environment.
• Understanding of the latest trends in talent acquisition and recruitment technology.

Skills & tools

• Proficient in LinkedIn Recruiter
• Skilled in Boolean search techniques
• Familiar with Lusha and Apollo
• Experienced with GitHub and other talent databases
• Competent in tracking pipeline metrics and performance data
• Knowledgeable about professional communities relevant to talent sourcing

Practical notes

• Comprehensive medical coverage is provided to all employees.
• Enjoy a flexible paid time off (PTO) policy that supports work-life balance.
• Monthly lunch stipends and wellness reimbursements are available to promote employee well-being.
• Participate in wellness programs and regular team-building activities to foster a collaborative work environment.
• A donation-matching program is offered to encourage community involvement.
• The company follows a pay-on-performance compensation philosophy to reward outstanding contributions.
• Recruitment agencies are not permitted to submit unsolicited resumes; only those with a signed agreement will be considered.