Sourcing Recruiter, Global Strategic Sourcing (GSS)

Amazon; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a recruiter focused on sourcing top technical talent in a dynamic and innovative environment. This role emphasizes building strong partnerships with hiring teams and candidates, ensuring a positive experience for all involved. You will thrive in a fast-paced setting, managing multiple searches and contributing to long-term recruitment strategies. Your expertise in Java Full Stack development and data analytics will be crucial in identifying the right candidates. If you are passionate about connecting talent with opportunity, this is the perfect role for you.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of recruiting experience in corporate or search firm.
• Experience with managing high-volume and niche hiring.

Responsibilities

• Partner with hiring teams to develop effective sourcing strategies.
• Screen candidates and prepare ideal candidate slate.
• Build and maintain a network of potential candidates.

Skills

Recruiting

Java Full Stack Development

Data Analytics

Sourcing Technical Talent

Candidate Screening

Market Research

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Applicant Tracking Systems

Technical Sourcing Tools

Job description

Job Description

Possesses understanding of client needs and hiring conditions, both external and internal. Provides advice, expertise, and assistance to all levels of personnel on various recruiting and talent acquisition issues. Serves as a trusted member of the Global TA organization, fostering strong partnerships with internal and external customers. Provides sourcing and candidate generation to hiring managers across multiple teams, organizations, and locations.

To excel in this role, the candidate must effectively manage, prioritize, and close searches within set timelines, with experience in setting benchmarks, metrics, and prioritization to meet customer SLAs. The role requires thriving in an innovative, fast-paced environment, with a hands-on approach, dedication, and a focus on results.

Key Responsibilities

1. Partner with hiring teams to develop effective sourcing, assessment, and closing strategies, managing customer expectations through a clear understanding of return on investment.
2. Recruit passive candidates with a focus on profiling and gauging candidate chemistry and motivation, rather than hard selling roles.
3. Screen candidates within the position specifications and prepare an ideal candidate slate within a consistent timeline.
4. Build and maintain a network of potential candidates through proactive market research and ongoing relationship management. Conduct in-depth interviews to anticipate hiring manager preferences, ensuring high offer-to-interview ratios.
5. Communicate effectively with hiring managers and interview teams to ensure preparedness and share information across management levels.
6. Recommend recruitment strategies that contribute to the company's long-term growth, implementing process improvements aligned with Amazon's mission.
7. Provide a positive candidate experience and act as a candidate advocate.
8. Develop and articulate plans with clear deliverables, timelines, and tracking processes.
9. Participate in special projects and initiatives, including assessing best interview practices, leveraging internal talent sources, and identifying top talent for roles.

Technical Knowledge

• Strong understanding of Java Full Stack development ecosystem and familiarity with Software Development Engineer (SDE) skill sets.
• Knowledge of Data Analytics technologies and roles, including Business Intelligence Engineer (BIE) requirements and Data Engineering tools and platforms.

Sourcing Expertise

• Proven track record sourcing technical talent.
• Experience screening Java developers and data professionals.
• Understanding of technical interview processes and assessment of technical competencies.
• Knowledge of competitive tech talent markets.

Additional Advantages

• Previous success hiring for similar technical roles.
• Understanding current market compensation for these positions.
• Experience with technical sourcing tools and platforms.
• Network within the software development community.
• Knowledge of the data analytics talent landscape.

A Day in the Life & Success Metrics

Success will be measured by the quality of technical candidates, pipeline conversion rates, time-to-fill targets, diversity sourcing goals, hiring manager satisfaction, and candidate experience scores. The role demands excellent time management, strong technical acumen, and the ability to work effectively across multiple time zones while maintaining high sourcing standards.

About the Team

Global Strategic Sourcing (GSS) is an offshore delivery partner for WW Amazon Stores, focusing on building long-term recruiting strategies to attract top talent across North America, EMEA, MENA, APJC, India, and LATAM.

Minimum Requirements

• 1+ years of progressive recruiting or research experience in a corporate or search firm setting.
• Bachelor’s degree or 2+ years of full-time Amazon experience.
• Experience with contact management or applicant tracking systems.
• Experience managing high-volume and niche hiring.
• Participation in technology hiring events, meetups, and user groups.

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