Talent Sourcing Specialist (Hybrid)

Datadog, Inc.; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

New hire stock equity (RSUs)

Employee stock purchase plan

Generous benefits package

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Datadog, Inc. is hiring a Recruiting Sourcer in Sydney, Australia, to partner with recruiters and lead the search for exceptional talent. You will own the initial candidate contact, craft tailored outreach, and help build a strong pipeline for complex, high-volume roles.

Datadog values collaboration and a hybrid work model to support work-life harmony. The role emphasizes proactive sourcing, market mapping, and engaging diverse candidates across networks.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in recruiting or sourcing, either in-house or at a search firm.
• High sense of urgency, strong communication, and attention to detail.
• Tenacious and passionate about sourcing and engaging candidates.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple roles simultaneously.
• Proven track record of engaging talent and turning passive prospects into candidates.

Responsibilities

• Generate and maintain active and passive candidate pipelines for complex, hard-to-fill roles using diverse sources.
• Amplify and champion job openings internally and leverage networks to find hidden talent.
• Develop and implement strategic sourcing plans and share progress with stakeholders.
• Use research to expand talent discovery, including diverse talent pools.
• Map the talent market and monitor talent flow and attrition.
• Specialize in event/project management, messaging analysis, creative prospecting, and stakeholder engagement.

Skills

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Sourcing

Candidate engagement

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

Gem

Sourcing campaigns

Google X-Ray searching

Passive candidate networks

Job description

Datadog, Inc. is hiring a Recruiting Sourcer in Sydney, Australia, to partner with recruiters and lead the search for exceptional talent. You will own the initial candidate contact, craft tailored outreach, and help build a strong pipeline for complex, high-volume roles.

Datadog values collaboration and a hybrid work model to support work-life harmony. The role emphasizes proactive sourcing, market mapping, and engaging diverse candidates across networks.