Talent Sourcer

As a Talent Sourcer at Rocket Money, your responsibilities encompass developing and executing sourcing strategies to attract high-quality candidates for various technical and non-technical roles. You'll partner with Recruiters and Hiring Leaders to deeply understand the job requirements, ensuring that the candidates you source align perfectly with these needs. Additionally, you'll contribute to building a diverse talent pipeline through inclusive sourcing practices, actively engage with candidates, and track sourcing metrics to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of your strategies.

To thrive as a Talent Sourcer at Rocket Money, candidates should have at least 3 years of experience successfully sourcing and engaging candidates across different teams. Familiarity with sourcing tools such as LinkedIn Recruiter, GitHub, and Stack Overflow is essential, as is strong communication and relationship-building capability. Lastly, experience in a high-growth startup environment can give you an edge, as you'll be navigating a fast-paced hiring landscape.

At Rocket Money, we believe diversity fuels innovation, and as a Talent Sourcer, you'll play a crucial role in enhancing our hiring practices. You’ll implement inclusive sourcing strategies and actively engage with underrepresented groups in the tech community, thereby fostering a more diverse talent pipeline. This commitment to inclusivity ensures that we attract candidates from all backgrounds and perspectives, contributing positively to our workplace culture and business outcomes.

Candidates applying for the Talent Sourcer position at Rocket Money can expect a thorough but friendly interview process. Initially, you will have discussions with our Recruiting team to gauge your experience and expertise in sourcing strategies. Following that, you might partake in a collaborative session to demonstrate your sourcing skills and creativity. We aim to create a comfortable environment where you can showcase your talent while also understanding our values and culture.

Talent Sourcers at Rocket Money enjoy numerous benefits, including comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans, competitive pay, and a generous 401k matching program. Additional perks consist of unlimited PTO, daily lunches for in-office employees, snacks and coffee in the office, and commuter benefits. Our aim is to create a supportive and engaging work environment where you can thrive both personally and professionally.

When answering this question, be specific about the tools and methods you've used and share specific examples of successful sourcing strategies you've implemented in past roles. Highlight how your strategic approach has led to successfully filling challenging positions.

Showcase your interpersonal skills by describing how you approach passive candidates with personalized outreach. Discuss the importance of nurturing these connections and keeping candidates engaged even when they’re not actively seeking a job.

Be prepared to list the platforms you are proficient in, such as LinkedIn Recruiter, GitHub, and Stack Overflow. Explain how you leverage them to find and engage candidates effectively, including any unique strategies you employ to access top talent.

Discuss your experience in implementing inclusive sourcing strategies and how you actively seek out underrepresented groups. Provide examples of how these efforts positively impacted your previous organizations’ diversity goals.

Mention the specific metrics you use, such as time-to-fill, quality of hire, and candidate diversity. Explain how you analyze these metrics to learn and refine your sourcing strategies, demonstrating your continuous improvement mindset.

Discuss the importance of communication and collaboration with hiring managers. Share strategies to manage expectations, such as conducting market research together or proposing adjustments to candidate requirements based on sourcing realities.

Provide an example of a message that led to a positive response. Highlight your approach in making it personal and relevant to the candidate's background while clearly conveying the value of the role and the company.

Emphasize your focus on communication, timely responses, and providing feedback. Discuss the techniques you use to keep candidates informed throughout the process, ensuring they feel valued and respected.

Reflect on specific challenges, such as market conditions or filling niche roles. Discuss the innovative approaches you took to overcome these obstacles, showcasing your problem-solving skills and adaptability.

Articulate your passion for helping individuals find jobs they love and your desire to contribute to a company committed to empowering better financial lives. Relate your values and career goals to Rocket Money’s mission, demonstrating alignment with the organization.