Business Sourcer (Fixed Term)

As a Business Sourcer at Figma, you will engage with passive candidates, create sourcing strategies, and develop comprehensive talent maps. You’re expected to communicate our value proposition effectively and provide a top-notch candidate experience. The role also includes championing diversity and inclusion initiatives and tracking your sourcing metrics.

Figma seeks candidates with at least 4 years of sourcing experience in a high-volume environment, particularly in business functions. Familiarity with the tech landscape and success in collaborating with senior leaders to align on candidate profiles are crucial. Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, are essential to engage with potential talent.

Success as a Business Sourcer at Figma stems from strong communication skills, both in engaging passive candidates and in relaying insights about our products. A solid understanding of the tech industry and the ability to drive sourcing strategies while maintaining metrics will also contribute to your effectiveness in this role.

At Figma, promoting inclusion and diversity is integral to our mission. As a Business Sourcer, you will champion various initiatives aimed at building a diverse pipeline, engage in community outreach, and strive to create a welcoming environment for all candidates, reflecting our commitment to equal opportunity.

The annual base salary range for the Business Sourcer position at Figma’s San Francisco or New York offices is between $136,000 and $238,000. Actual compensation will be determined based on individual qualifications and experience, market demands, and specific responsibilities in the role.

In your answer, detail your specific experiences with sourcing in high-volume environments, highlighting your strategies, challenges faced, and outcomes. Mention how these experiences have prepared you to align with Figma’s innovative culture.

Talk about your techniques for reaching out to passive candidates, focusing on your communication style and how you personalize each interaction. Give examples of successful outreach methods you've used, such as tailored emails or thoughtful networking.

Share your approach to talent mapping, focusing on how you leverage market research to identify top competitors and understand industry trends. Provide examples of successful talent mapping projects you've led and their outcomes.

Explain your commitment to diversity and inclusion, describing how you create targeted outreach initiatives to connect with diverse talent pools. Discuss any specific methods or events you’ve organized to promote inclusivity.

Outline a specific initiative where you played a key role in sourcing candidates, detailing the challenges you faced, the strategies implemented, and the measurable results that followed. Highlight any feedback received from candidates or colleagues.

Discuss the tools you have experience with, such as Applicant Tracking Systems or sourcing software, and why you prefer them. Your answer could also highlight any new tools you’re eager to explore to enhance your effectiveness.

Explain the key performance indicators you track, such as candidate quality, response rates, and time-to-fill metrics. Discuss how these metrics inform your sourcing strategy and allow you to adapt when needed.

Talk about your methods for keeping candidates engaged throughout the hiring process, emphasizing the importance of communication and feedback. Share examples of how you've maintained relationships beyond the interview.

Discuss your strategies for keeping informed about industry trends, such as participating in webinars, attending workshops, or networking with other professionals. Highlight any areas where you’ve applied new insights to your sourcing efforts.

Share your passion for Figma’s mission and how it aligns with your career goals. Emphasize what excites you about being part of such a dynamic team and your commitment to contributing positively to the recruitment landscape.