OVERVIEW

We are looking for an experienced Senior Sourcer to build high-quality talent pipelines for technology hiring, with a strong focus on Generative AI and adjacent emerging skills. The role will cover sourcing across junior, mid-level, senior and leadership talent segments, requiring strong market research, talent mapping and passive candidate engagement capabilities.

JOB SUMMARY The Senior Sourcer will partner with recruiters, hiring managers and technology stakeholders to identify, engage and nurture talent for niche and business-critical roles. The incumbent will independently design sourcing strategies, assess market availability, create talent intelligence and improve the speed and quality of candidate pipeline generation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES)

- Own end-to-end sourcing for technology roles across junior to senior levels, including specialist, lead, architect and leadership positions.
- Build proactive talent pipelines for Generative AI, AI/ML, Data Science, Data Engineering, MLOps, Cloud, Software Engineering and Intelligent Automation roles.
- Use LinkedIn Recruiter, job portals, internal databases, referrals, GitHub, Kaggle, technology communities, Boolean search and X-Ray search to identify active and passive candidates.
- Develop detailed talent maps covering target companies, skill clusters, locations, experience levels and candidate availability.
- Create personalized outreach and engagement strategies for niche and passive talent.
- Conduct initial candidate qualification covering relevant skills, experience, role interest, location,



availability and compensation expectations.
- Partner closely with recruiters and hiring managers to understand job requirements, calibrate profiles and refine sourcing strategies.
- Provide market intelligence on talent supply, competitor landscape, sourcing challenges and emerging skill trends.
- Maintain accurate candidate records, sourcing activity and pipeline status in the applicable ATS or recruitment system.
- Track sourcing metrics including profile quality, response rate, submission conversion, interview conversion and source effectiveness.
- Support hiring campaigns, talent communities and targeted sourcing initiatives for critical or high-volume technology demand.
- Ensure a professional and consistent candidate experience throughout the sourcing lifecycle.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

- Minimum 4 years of experience in core sourcing and recruitment profile - technology domain.
- Demonstrated experience sourcing for GenAI, AI/ML, Data Science or other niche technology roles.
- Strong understanding of skill combinations such as LLMs, RAG, Agentic AI, Solutuion Architect/Technical Project Manager roles, NLP, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Python, TensorFlow, MLOps and cloud AI platforms.




- Advanced Boolean search, X-Ray search, talent mapping, and passive candidate engagement skills.
- Hands-on experience with LinkedIn Recruiter, job portals, ATS/CRM platforms and relevant sourcing tools.
- Ability to understand technical job descriptions and differentiate talent requirements across junior, mid-level, senior and architect-level positions.
- Solid stakeholder management, communication, influencing, and negotiation skills.
- Data-driven approach with the ability to interpret sourcing funnels, market insights and conversion metrics.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a fast-paced hiring environment.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

- Any graduate or postgraduate qualifications. Preference will be given to candidates with a technology-related graduate or postgraduate degree.
- 4 – 8 years of relevant experience in technology sourcing or talent acquisition.
- Prior sourcing experience in GenAI and emerging technology hiring is strongly preferred.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with professional fluency in English.
- Ability to create compelling candidate outreach and represent opportunities effectively.
- Strong interpersonal, presentation, and stakeholder collaboration skills.
- The role is based in Noida and follows a hybrid working model.
- Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced professional environment and manage changing hiring priorities.
- Availability to work on weekdays and align with business and stakeholder requirements.

📌 Sourcing Specialist - Technology (Noida)
🏢 HCLTech
📍 Noida