Talent Sourcer, German Speaking

HelloKindred; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

HelloKindred in Newcastle-upon-Tyne is seeking a Talent Sourcer fluent in English and German to support hiring via strategic sourcing and talent pipelines. You will work with Recruiting teams, Stakeholders, and cross-functional groups to ensure high-quality pipelines for critical hiring demand.

You will drive sourcing strategy, maintain candidate experience, and deliver measurable resourcing outcomes while collaborating with Europe teams in a hybrid setup during a training period and remote

Qualifications

• Demonstrate strong communication with senior stakeholders on recruitment best practices.
• Provide market/industry intelligence to recruiters and stakeholders.
• Deliver high-volume recruitment campaigns and niche sourcing strategies.
• Collaborate across teams to ensure effective sourcing channels.
• Fluency in English and German is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop sourcing strategies for assigned areas with Recruiting and Sourcing leads.
• Deliver candidate pipelines aligned to business demand.
• Act as SME in sourcing for the area.
• Collaborate with Procurement and Marketing to ensure sourcing tools.
• Source and submit pre-qualified talent meeting SLAs & KPIs.
• Maintain strong candidate relationships to ensure excellent experience.
• Produce data-led insights and governance reports.
• Contribute to Europe Sourcing team initiatives and meetings.
• Coach team members to drive capability growth.
• Apply Boolean, X-Ray, and social sourcing techniques.

Skills

Strong communication

High-volume recruitment

Niche sourcing

English & German fluency

Cross-functional collaboration

Sourcing across multiple channels

MS Excel & PowerPoint

ATS/CRM experience

Reporting & governance

Growth mindset

Tools

MS Excel

PowerPoint

ATS

CRM

Reporting systems

Job description

HelloKindred are specialists in staffing marketing, creative and technology roles, offering a range of talent solutions that can be delivered on-site, remotely or hybrid.

Our vision is to make work accessible and people’s lives better.We do this by disrupting traditional employment barriers -connecting ambitious talent to flexible opportunities with trusted brands.

Job Description

Anticipated Contract End Date / Length: August 1, 2027 with potential to extend
Work Set Up: 100% Remote after initial training; in-office days at the Newcastle office required during the initial training period.

Our client in the global professional services industry is looking for a Talent Sourcer fluent in English and German to support hiring delivery through strategic sourcing, talent pipeline development, and close collaboration with recruitment and business stakeholders. This role partners with Recruiting and Sourcing leads, Recruitment teams, and cross-functional groups to ensure high-quality pipelines for business-critical and "always-on" hiring demand. The position plays a key role in driving sourcing strategy, maintaining candidate experience excellence, and delivering measurable resourcing outcomes.

What you will do:

• Work with Recruiting and Sourcing leads to develop sourcing strategies for assigned areas.
• Partner closely with the Recruitment team to deliver candidate pipelines aligned to business demand.
• Act as a subject matter expert in sourcing for the assigned area.
• Collaborate with the Sourcing Associate Manager, Recruitment Marketing, and Procurement teams to ensure appropriate sourcing channels and tools are in place.
• Proactively source and submit pre-qualified talent with accountability for delivery against agreed SLAs and KPIs.
• Deliver an excellent candidate experience by building and maintaining strong candidate relationships.
• Create and deliver business updates and reporting in line with defined governance requirements, producing data-led insights.
• Actively contribute to sourcing meetings, project plans, and initiatives with the wider Europe Sourcing team.
• Coach and develop team members to support capability growth.
• Apply advanced sourcing methodologies including Boolean, X-Ray, and social sourcing techniques.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate strong communication skills with the ability to engage confidently with senior stakeholders on recruitment best practices.
• Provide external market and industry intelligence to recruiters and stakeholders.
• Bring experience delivering both high-volume recruitment campaigns and niche sourcing strategies.
• Demonstrate a collaborative approach and commitment to inclusion and continuous improvement.
• Possess proven experience sourcing direct candidates through multiple channels.
• Demonstrate proficiency with MS Excel and PowerPoint, with experience using ATS, CRM, and reporting systems.
• Bring a growth mindset with a proactive approach to professional development.
• Demonstrate fluency in English and German.

Additional Information

Candidates must be legally authorized to live and work in the country where the position is based, without requiring employer sponsorship.

HelloKindred is committed to fair, transparent, and inclusive hiring practices. We assess candidates based on skills, experience, and role-related requirements.

We appreciate your interest in this opportunity. While we review every application carefully, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

HelloKindred is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.