Job Description: Senior CV Sourcing Specialist (Tech & R&D hiring)
Experience: 47 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