Talent Sourcer

As a Talent Sourcer at Grindr, you will primarily build and maintain talent pipelines for various roles, leveraging multiple creative sourcing avenues. Your responsibilities will include proactively networking with industry leaders, acting as the initial point of contact for candidates, and collaborating with recruiters to develop effective sourcing strategies. Additionally, you'll engage in DEI initiatives and support recruiting operations to streamline processes.

To be considered for the Talent Sourcer position at Grindr, you should ideally have 4+ years of dedicated sourcing experience. A strong understanding of the competitive talent market, related industry knowledge, and proven abilities to identify and engage passive candidates will significantly bolster your application. Creativity in employing various sourcing tools is essential, alongside strong communication skills to build lasting relationships.

The Talent Sourcer position at Grindr plays a crucial role in advancing our diversity, equity, and inclusion goals. You will actively drive the internal and external sourcing strategy to attract diverse candidates that reflect the LGBTQ community. By collaborating with hiring managers and leadership, you'll align with the DEI initiatives that ensure we cultivate an inclusive workplace.

At Grindr, you’ll be part of a collaborative and innovative team environment focused on fostering connections and supporting each other. The hybrid structure allows flexibility, while the in-office days enhance team bonding and communication. Additionally, coming together at our offices creates an atmosphere that's rich in diversity and inclusion, celebrating every team member’s unique contributions.

Grindr offers a robust benefits package to its Talent Sourcers, including comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, along with a generous retirement savings plan. Additionally, we provide queer-inclusive benefits, flexible vacation policies, and stipends for wellness and commuting. Our goal is to support our employees' overall well-being while they contribute to our mission.

When answering this question, emphasize your experience with various sourcing techniques, including the use of social media networks, online communities, and specialized recruitment tools. Provide examples of successful strategies you’ve implemented at previous companies, highlighting your ability to adapt techniques based on specific role requirements and company culture.

Discuss your networking skills and how you establish genuine relationships with potential talent. Highlight the importance of understanding their career goals and providing them with valuable industry insights to make meaningful connections that encourage engagement with your organization.

Choose a specific example that demonstrates your problem-solving abilities and resilience. Explain the challenge you faced, the steps you took to address it, and the outcome. Be sure to convey your analytical thought process and how you ultimately contributed positively to the sourcing goal.

Talk about the strategies you’ve used to promote diversity in your sourcing efforts. Discuss collaborations with organizations focused on underrepresented groups, and emphasize the importance of aligning your sourcing strategy with the company's DEI initiatives.

Explain how strong employer branding enhances the effectiveness of your sourcing strategy. Share examples of how you've helped reinforce a company’s vision and culture in outreach efforts, while ensuring that candidates are informed about the organization’s mission and values.

Discuss your commitment to continuous learning. Mention specific sources of information like industry blogs, webinars, and networking events, and how you apply new knowledge to improve your sourcing strategies.

Make sure to highlight your familiarity with various ATS platforms, illustrating how you’ve utilized them to streamline the recruitment process. Discuss any experience you have in managing candidate databases and how it has improved your sourcing efficiency.

Demonstrate your organizational skills by explaining your system for prioritizing tasks and managing time effectively. Provide examples of how you’ve successfully navigated multiple searches without compromising the quality of your work or candidate engagement.

Illustrate your analytical skills by discussing specific metrics you track to evaluate your sourcing effectiveness, such as candidate quality, time-to-fill, and applicant conversion rates. Highlight how you use these metrics to continually refine your strategies.

Emphasize the importance of clear and respectful communication. Share how you tailor your communication style based on the candidate's background and comfort levels, and discuss your commitment to maintaining transparency throughout the sourcing process.