Talent Acquisition Sourcing Specialist

: Senior CV Sourcing Specialist (Tech & R&D hiring)

Experience: 4 - 7 Years

Location: Gurgaon

Function: Talent Acquisition Sourcing

Reports to: Sourcing Lead / TA Lead

Role Summary

We are seeking a Senior CV Sourcing Specialist to drive proactive talent pipelining across Technology and R&D. The role requires strong expertise in search strategies, market mapping, and stakeholder alignment, with a preference for individuals from search firms/consulting environments who are adept at hiring for niche and leadership pipelines.

Key Responsibilities

1. Talent Sourcing & Pipeline Creation

• Build robust, high-quality talent pipelines for Tech (IT, Digital, Engineering) and R&D Roles.
• Drive end-to-end sourcing lifecycle: market research talent identification engagement shortlisting
• Ensure ready-to-convert pipelines aligned to business demand plans

2. Market Mapping & Insights

• Conduct deep market intelligence: competitor mapping, talent availability, compensation benchmarks
• Present data-backed insights to TA Partners/Hiring Managers to influence hiring strategy
• Identify passive talent pools and create long-term engagement pipelines

3. Stakeholder Collaboration

• Partner closely with TA Partners and Hiring Managers for requirement clarity and sourcing prioritization
• Operate in a dual reporting model with strong alignment to business-aligned TA teams
• Provide regular updates on pipeline health, conversion ratios, and challenges

4. Channel Optimization

• Leverage multi-channel sourcing strategies: LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, referrals, events, talent communities
• Drive innovative sourcing approaches (X-ray search, talent communities, competitor hiring trends)
• Maximize ROI on sourcing channels

5. Data & Compliance

• Maintain accurate candidate data in ATS (SuccessFactors or equivalent) ensuring audit readiness
• Track and report:
• Pipeline conversion rates
• Profile aging
• Source effectiveness
• Ensure compliance with hiring processes and documentation standards

Key Deliverables / KPIs

• Pipeline readiness for critical roles (Tech & Corporate)
• Submission-to-interview and interview-to-offer ratios
• Time-to-source / TAT adherence
• Channel-wise productivity and ROI
• Data accuracy and ATS compliance

Ideal Candidate Profile

• 4–7 years of experience in sourcing/research, preferably from a search firm/executive search background
• Strong exposure to Tech hiring + R&D
• Proven capability in market mapping and passive talent engagement
• Hands-on experience with LinkedIn sourcing tools and Boolean search techniques
• High degree of data orientation and structured problem solving
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

Competencies

• Consultative Mindset: Ability to influence hiring decisions through market insights
• Execution Excellence: Strong ownership of delivery and timelines
• Analytical Orientation: Data-driven Sourcing Decisions
• Collaboration: Works seamlessly with TA Partners and business stakeholders
• Agility: Ability to manage multiple roles across functions

Preferred Background

• Experience in Executive Search Firms / RPO / Consulting setup
• Exposure to mid-to-senior level hiring
• Prior experience in diverse hiring / niche skill hiring is a plus