Sourcing Specialist

About the Role

As a Sourcing Specialist for APAC recruiting at Abnormal Security, you will play a key role in identifying, engaging, and attracting high-caliber candidates for our R&D teams. This role is a fixed-term contract (12 months) with the possibility of extension/conversion pending business need when we get closer to the 1-year mark. This role requires a proactive approach to sourcing candidates for a variety of critical engineering and technical positions, along with a deep understanding of the Indian talent landscape.

What you will do

• Sourcing & Pipeline Development:
  Proactively source and engage candidates for diverse R&D roles in areas like software development, data science, security engineering, and machine learning.
• Collaboration with Recruiters & Hiring Managers:
  Work closely with recruiters and hiring managers to understand hiring needs, develop detailed candidate personas, and provide insights into the talent market.
• Outreach & Screening:
  Engage in initial outreach to candidates, assess their fit for specific roles, and present top candidates to hiring teams.
• Tracking & Reporting:
  Maintain an organized candidate pipeline and report on sourcing activities using our ATS and other recruitment platforms.
• Market Mapping & Research:
  Conduct in-depth market research to identify and assess potential talent pools across India. Leverage multiple platforms such as LinkedIn, GitHub, Stack Overflow, and academic networks.
• Candidate Engagement:
  Build relationships with passive candidates, nurturing long-term talent pipelines for critical roles while presenting compelling opportunities at Abnormal Security.
• Employer Branding & Talent Community:
  Contribute to Abnormal Security s employer branding initiatives by showcasing our culture of innovation, inclusion, and growth through various digital channels.

Must Haves

• 3+ years of experience in talent sourcing, with a focus on recruiting for R&D, technical, or engineering roles.
• A strong understanding of the technical landscape, including software engineering, machine learning, cybersecurity, and other relevant domains. Familiarity with the R&D space is a big plus.
  Proficient in Boolean search, LinkedIn Recruiter, GitHub, Stack Overflow, and other advanced sourcing tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage candidates and internal stakeholders.
  Strong ability to establish rapport and build lasting relationships with candidates and colleagues.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment, and able to adjust sourcing strategies as business needs change.

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