Talent Sourcer

Company DescriptionInnovalus (since 2011), accelerates global expansion into India and APAC with an incentive-aligned, end-to-end model—market entry strategy, customer acquisition, supply chain and manufacturing setup, talent and software teams, compliance and infrastructure—backed by deep regional networks and rigorous program management. We de-risk scale-up, compress time-to-value, and deliver measurable, sustainable growth for international enterprises.Role OverviewWe are looking for a Talent Sourcer who specialises in finding and engaging passive tech talent – not someone who relies on Naukri, Monster or other job boards. Your core job is to hunt, engage and nurture top engineers and tech professionals who are not actively looking and convert them into interested candidates.Job Responsibilities1. Passive Sourcing & ResearchIdentify and build pipelines of software engineers and tech talent using:LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean/X-Ray searchGitHub, Stack Overflow, HackerEarth, Kaggle, etc.Online communities (Reddit, Discord, Telegram/Slack groups, meetups, hackathons, alumni networks).Create market maps of target companies, teams, talent pools and compensation ranges for critical roles.Maintain a steady pipeline for recurring and niche tech positions.2. Outreach & Candidate EngagementWrite personalised outreach messages (InMails, emails, social DMs) that get high response rates – no generic templates.Pitch roles and the company value proposition in a way that resonates with each candidate’s background and motivators.Build long-term relationships with passive candidates through regular, value-adding touchpoints.3. Partnering with Recruiters & Hiring ManagersWork closely with recruiters and hiring managers to understand:Role requirements and “must-have vs good-to-have” skillsRelevant tech stacks (Java, .NET, Python, JS, Cloud, Data, QA, DevOps, etc.)Team culture, career growth and selling points.Share real-time market insights (talent availability, competition, salary benchmarks, sourcing challenges).4. Process, Tools & ReportingKeep candidate data clean and updated in the ATS/CRM.Track and report sourcing metrics: pipeline volume, outreach, response rate, interviews, offers and hires.Experiment with new channels, tools and tactics; refine what works based on data.QualificationsMust-Haves1–5 years of experience in talent sourcing or recruitment, preferably focused on tech roles in India.Proven experience sourcing passive candidates beyond traditional job portals.Strong skills in Boolean/X-Ray search and LinkedIn Recruiter (or similar tools).Good understanding of technology roles and terminology (frontend vs backend, full stack, product vs services background, etc.).Excellent written and verbal communication; able to craft sharp, personalised outreach.Comfortable working in a fast-paced, metrics-driven environment.Nice-to-HavesExperience hiring for startups, product companies or fast-growing tech teams.Familiarity with ATS/CRM systems and standard recruitment workflows.Exposure to tech communities, events, meetups or referral networks.Basic knowledge of compensation trends and candidate motivators in the Indian tech market.What Success Looks LikeMajority of strong candidates and hires come from your passive sourcing efforts, not job boards.You consistently deliver high-quality shortlists for complex and niche tech roles.Hiring managers and recruiters see you as a strategic sourcing partner.Time-to-fill reduces because of your pre-built talent pipelines.Why JoinDirectly shape the strength and quality of our technology teams.Freedom to experiment with modern sourcing techniques and channels.Work in a culture that values ownership, creativity and data-driven hiring.Grow your career by working closely with senior recruiters, hiring managers and leadership.If you love the challenge of convincing talented people who aren’t looking to consider something better, we’d love to connect with you.