- Company Name
- RSA Security
- Job Title
- Talent Sourcer
- Job Description
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**Job Title:** Talent Sourcer
**Role Summary:**
Outbound sourcing specialist focused on recruiting passive talent for specialist technology and technology‑sales positions across EMEA and the US. Works closely with recruiters and hiring managers to build diverse, high‑quality pipelines for roles such as software engineering, security, cloud, platform, identity, and account‑based sales.
**Expectations:**
- Deliver consistent, high‑volume sourcing results for technical and commercial roles.
- Maintain accurate, up‑to‑date pipeline records and documentation.
- Continuously refine sourcing strategies based on market trends and sourcing analytics.
**Key Responsibilities:**
- Proactively identify and engage passive candidates for technical and sales roles.
- Utilize LinkedIn Recruiter at an advanced level, applying Boolean logic, talent pooling, and advanced filters.
- Source talent through alternative channels: online communities, professional networks, GitHub, Stack Overflow, events, alumni groups, niche platforms.
- Conduct talent mapping and market research to provide insights on skill availability, competitor hiring, and market trends.
- Partner with recruiters and hiring managers to translate role requirements into targeted sourcing plans.
- Craft personalized, compelling outreach messages for technical and commercial audiences.
- Screen candidates via initial conversations to assess interest, suitability, experience, and location fit.
- Prepare and present shortlists with clear notes, context, and recommendations.
- Track sourcing activity, pipeline health, and outcomes; report metrics to stakeholders.
- Continuously improve sourcing effectiveness through experimentation and data analysis.
**Required Skills:**
- 1–3 years of direct sourcing or headhunting experience (in‑house, RPO, or agency).
- Advanced proficiency with LinkedIn Recruiter, including Boolean search and filtering.
- Proven experience sourcing technology roles (software engineering, security, cloud, platform, identity).
- Experience sourcing technology sales/go‑to‑market roles (Account Executive, Sales Engineer, Pre‑Sales, Customer Success).
- Comfortable with global or multi‑region hiring, particularly EMEA and US markets.
- Creative, curious mindset; willing to experiment with new sourcing channels.
- Strong written communication skills and ability to engage passive candidates.
**Required Education & Certifications:**
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Computer Science, or equivalent professional experience.
- No mandatory certifications required; knowledge of recruitment platforms and sourcing tools is a plus.