Talent Acquisition Sourcer

3 Weeks ago • 1-3 Years • Sales

Job Summary

Job Description

As a Talent Acquisition Sourcer at Ookla, you will collaborate with Recruiters to understand hiring needs, source and engage candidates, and build a strong pipeline. You will conduct initial candidate outreach, maintain candidate records in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS), and collaborate with employer branding teams. Additionally, you will track sourcing metrics, stay informed on market trends, and contribute to diversity sourcing efforts. The role involves using online sourcing skills, excellent communication skills, and familiarity with ATS tools. This role requires a proactive, resourceful, and data-driven approach to manage multiple roles and shifting priorities. The sourcer will also participate in sourcing events and enhance talent pools. Experience with the talent markets in APAC, EMEA, and Americas is highly desired.

Must have:

Strong research and online sourcing skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Familiarity with ATS tools like Jobvite.
High attention to detail and organizational skills.
Ability to manage multiple open roles.

Good to have:

1–3 years of sourcing or recruitment experience, preferably in a fast-paced or tech environment
Knowledge of talent markets in APAC, EMEA, Americas.
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology, or related field (or equivalent experience)

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Position at Ookla

Ookla ® is a global leader in connectivity intelligence, offering unparalleled network insights through the combined expertise of Speedtest ® , Downdetector ® , RootMetrics ® , and Ekahau ® . Ookla’s complementary datasets combine crowdsourced and controlled, public and private collection methods, QoS and QoE metrics, and more to unlock correlations and actionable

insights — helping organizations optimize networks, enhance digital experiences, and create better connected experiences for end-users.

Our team is a group of people brought together through passion and inspired by possibility. We are looking for team members who love solving problems, are motivated by challenges, and enjoy turning clever ideas into exceptional products. When you work for us, you are using Ookla data and insights to advance our mission of better connectivity for all.

We are committed to providing you a flexible work environment where individuality, fun, and

talent are all valued equally. If you consider yourself innovative, adept at collaboration, and you care deeply about the work you do, we want to talk!

Key Responsibilities:

Partner with Recruiters to understand hiring needs and role requirements across multiple departments.
Source, identify, and engage passive and active candidates through platforms such as LinkedIn, job boards, internal databases, and Boolean search techniques.
Build and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified candidates for current and future hiring needs.
Conduct initial candidate outreach and pre-screening to assess qualifications, interest, and cultural alignment.
Maintain and update candidate records in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and ensure a smooth handoff to recruiters.
Collaborate with employer branding and marketing teams to promote job opportunities and enhance candidate engagement.
Track sourcing metrics and provide regular reports and insights to stakeholders to improve sourcing strategy.
Stay informed on market trends, salary benchmarks, and competitive intelligence to support talent mapping.
Contribute to diversity sourcing efforts and ensure inclusive recruitment practices.
Participate in sourcing events, job fairs, and online talent communities to enhance talent pools.

Key Skills & Competencies:

Strong research and online sourcing skills (Boolean search, X-ray, LinkedIn Recruiter, etc.)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
Familiarity with ATS tools e.g Jobvite
High attention to detail and organizational skills
Ability to manage multiple open roles and shifting priorities
Proactive, resourceful, and data-driven in approach

Preferred Qualifications:

1–3 years of sourcing or recruitment experience, preferably in a fast-paced or tech environment
Knowledge of talent markets in APAC, EMEA, Americas.
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology, or related field (or equivalent experience)