Talent Sourcer (Contract to hire)

Freshworks; Chennai District; On-site; INR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Freshworks is seeking a Talent Sourcer to join the Talent Acquisition team on-site at our Chennai office. You will identify, engage, and pipeline candidates for critical roles, leveraging Boolean search, LinkedIn Recruiter, and job boards to convert passive talent into applicants.

You will analyze labor markets, build proactive talent pools, and collaborate with recruiters across multiple functions. This contract-to-hire role emphasizes candidate-centric outreach and clean data management in our

Qualifications

• At least 6 months prior experience in any IT recruiting firm/consultancy/agency.
• Proficiency in candidate identification techniques including Boolean search and LinkedIn Recruiter.
• Willingness to experiment with new search tools and channels.
• Interest in AI tools to augment recruiting workflows.
• Maintains accurate candidate data and pipeline progress.

Responsibilities

• Identify, engage, and activate qualified passive candidates using Boolean search, LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, and alternative sourcing channels.
• Analyze labor markets and workforce trends to map talent pools and target companies.
• Produce talent intelligence reports to help recruiters understand candidate availability and market dynamics.
• Collaborate with recruiters to source candidates for multiple functions and seniority levels.
• Conduct initial screening calls to qualify candidates for opportunities and share Freshworks value proposition.
• Design and execute targeted outreach across social networks, professional platforms, and referral networks.
• Build proactive talent pools for recurring hiring needs and maintain clean candidate data in ATS.

Skills

Boolean search

LinkedIn Recruiter

Candidate engagement

Sourcing strategy

Communication skills

Education

Experience in IT recruiting firms/consultancies

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

Job boards

Applicant Tracking System (ATS)

Local databases

Job description

Organizations everywhere struggle under the crushing costs and complexities of “solutions” that promise to simplify their lives. To create a better experience for their customers and employees. To help them grow. Software is a choice that can make or break a business. Create better or worse experiences. Propel or throttle growth. Business software has become a blocker instead of ways to get work done.

There’s another option. Freshworks. With a fresh vision for how the world works.

At Freshworks, we build uncomplicated service software that delivers exceptional customer and employee experiences. Our enterprise-grade solutions are powerful, yet easy to use, and quick to deliver results. Our people-first approach to AI eliminates friction, making employees more effective and organizations more productive. Over 72,000 companies, including Bridgestone, New Balance, Nucor, S&P Global, and Sony Music, trust Freshworks’ customer experience (CX) and employee experience (EX) software to fuel customer loyalty and service efficiency. And, over 4,500 Freshworks employees make this possible, all around the world.

Fresh vision. Real impact. Come build it with us.

About the role:

As a Talent Sourcer within the Talent Acquisition team, you will focus on identifying, engaging, and pipelining talent for critical business needs across Freshworks. Working on-site from our Chennai office, you will partner closely with recruiters and hiring teams to explore creative sourcing channels and convert passive candidates into active applicants. This role is key to keeping our hiring funnel healthy, diverse, and responsive to evolving business needs.

Please note that this is a third-party contract to hire job.

What you will do:

• Identify, engage, and activate qualified passive candidates using Boolean search, LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, and alternative sourcing channels.
• Analyze labor markets, competitive landscapes, and workforce trends to map talent pools, identify emerging skill sets, and pinpoint target companies.
• Produce actionable talent intelligence reports that help recruiters and hiring managers understand candidate availability, skill distribution, and market dynamics.
• Collaborate with recruiters across the team to source candidates for positions across multiple functions and seniority levels.
• Conduct initial screening calls with candidates to evaluate alignment, present the Freshworks value proposition, and qualify them for open and future opportunities.
• Design and execute targeted candidate outreach programs across social networks, professional platforms, and referral networks.
• Build and maintain proactive talent pools for recurring hiring needs and future business demands.
• Maintain clean candidate data, talent pools, and pipeline metrics within our Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and internal tracking tools.

What we are looking for:

• At least 6 months prior experience in any IT recruiting firm / consultancy / agency.
• Proficiency in candidate identification techniques, including Boolean search, LinkedIn Recruiter, and local databases.
• Demonstrates learning agility by actively experimenting with new search tools, sourcing techniques, and channels to improve pipeline quality.
• Exhibits a growth mindset and has the curiosity to evaluate AI tools and augment their recruiting workflows.
• Takes a continuous improvement approach to candidate outreach, incorporating team feedback to refine messaging and increase response rates.
• Consistently executes with excellence by keeping applicant tracking systems accurate and delivering dependable pipeline progress against targets.
• Clear, professional written and verbal communication skills with a strong candidate-centric service orientation.