Human Resources (HR) Sourcer

Robert Half is working with a rapidly growing AI technology company at the forefront of enterprise AI infrastructure, helping businesses build, train, and deploy advanced AI models tailored to their unique data, workflows, and products. Backed by leading investors and founded by innovators behind PyTorch, the organization is helping shape the future of artificial intelligence through cutting-edge technology and a collaborative, high-performance culture.

We are seeking a strategic, data-driven Talent Sourcer to join the growing People team. This individual will play a critical role in building talent pipelines, identifying exceptional passive candidates, and supporting hiring initiatives across technical and go-to-market functions. The ideal candidate is a proactive sourcing professional who thrives in a fast-paced startup environment and knows how to engage highly sought-after talent in a competitive market.

Key Responsibilities

• Talent Sourcing & Pipeline Development: Proactively identify, research, and engage high-quality passive candidates through LinkedIn, GitHub, technical communities, open-source networks, and other creative sourcing channels.
• Recruiting Partnership: Collaborate with recruiters, hiring managers, and business leaders to understand hiring needs, define ideal candidate profiles, and develop targeted sourcing strategies.
• Candidate Outreach & Engagement: Create personalized, compelling outreach campaigns that attract top talent and communicate the company's mission, technology, and career opportunities.
• Initial Candidate Screening: Conduct preliminary conversations to assess candidate qualifications, relevant experience, technical capabilities, and alignment with team needs.
• Market Research & Talent Mapping: Research competitor organizations, emerging talent pools, and industry trends to identify opportunities and strengthen recruiting strategies.
• Diversity Sourcing: Build diverse candidate pipelines and implement sourcing strategies that support inclusive and equitable hiring practices.
• ATS Management & Reporting: Maintain accurate candidate records, track sourcing activity, monitor pipeline metrics, and use data to measure and improve sourcing effectiveness.
• Continuous Improvement: Experiment with new sourcing tools, techniques, and engagement strategies to improve candidate conversion and hiring outcomes

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in talent sourcing, recruiting, or full-cycle recruitment, preferably within a high-growth technology company or startup environment.
• Demonstrated success sourcing specialized technical talent, such as Machine Learning Engineers, AI/LLM professionals, Cloud Infrastructure Engineers, and Systems Engineers, or go-to-market professionals within enterprise software or AI.
• Strong knowledge of advanced sourcing techniques, including Boolean search, X-ray searches, LinkedIn Recruiter, and alternative talent discovery platforms.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage passive candidates through personalized outreach.
• Experience partnering with recruiters and hiring managers to develop sourcing strategies and calibrate candidate profiles.
• Strong research, analytical, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple searches and competing priorities.
• Familiarity with applicant tracking systems (ATS), sourcing analytics, and pipeline reporting.
• Adaptability, resilience, and a proactive mindset in a rapidly evolving, high-growth environment.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience preferred.