Talent Sourcer

Xero is a beautiful, easy-to-use platform that helps small businesses and their accounting and bookkeeping advisors grow and thrive. 

At Xero, our purpose is to make life better for people in small business, their advisors, and communities around the world. This purpose sits at the centre of everything we do. We support our people to do the best work of their lives so that they can help small businesses succeed through better tools, information and connections. Because when they succeed they make a difference, and when millions of small businesses are making a difference, the world is a more beautiful place.

How you’ll make an impact

As a Talent Sourcer, you will manage the initial phase of the recruitment process by identifying and reaching out to potential candidates for our positions. You will collaborate closely with TX specialists and hiring managers to understand the experience, skills, and competencies required for various roles. Your responsibilities will include defining candidate profiles and building a robust pipeline of talent to meet both current and future hiring needs across multiple roles. You will play a crucial role in the recruitment process by ensuring a strong pipeline of qualified candidates, often for hard-to-fill or specialized positions.

• Utilize various channels (job boards, social media, networking, etc.) to identify potential candidates.
• Proactively search for passive candidates who are not actively looking for new opportunities.
• Reach out to potential candidates through emails, phone calls, and social media messages.
• Build and maintain relationships with candidates to keep them engaged in the hiring process.
• Conduct initial phone screens to assess candidates' qualifications and fit for the role.
• Evaluate resumes and application materials.
• Maintain a database of qualified candidates for current and future openings.
• Keep detailed records of candidate interactions and progress through the hiring process.
• Work closely with hiring managers to understand job requirements and candidate profiles.
• Provide regular updates on sourcing progress and candidate pipelines.
• Stay informed about industry trends, salary benchmarks, and competitive intelligence to attract top talent.
• Identify and recommend new sourcing channels and strategies.
• Promote the company's brand and culture to attract potential candidates.

• Consistently maintaining a strong and diverse pipeline of qualified candidates for current and future job openings.
• Identifying and engaging candidates who meet or exceed the qualifications and competencies required for the roles.
• Building strong relationships with recruiters and hiring managers, understanding their needs, and effectively communicating candidate profiles and market insights.
• Successfully engaging passive candidates and keeping them interested in potential opportunities with the company.
• Efficiently identifying and presenting candidates within agreed-upon timeframes, contributing to reduced time-to-fill metrics.
• Developing and implementing innovative sourcing strategies that leverage various channels, including social media, professional networks, and industry events.
• Maintaining detailed and accurate records of candidate interactions, progress, and status within the applicant tracking system (ATS)
• Ensuring a positive experience for all candidates throughout the sourcing process, reflected in candidate feedback and satisfaction.
• Staying informed about industry trends, salary benchmarks, and competitor activities to provide valuable insights and recommendations to the recruitment team.
• Continuously seeking opportunities to improve sourcing processes, tools, and techniques to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

• Sourcing experience at a fast-growing SaaS company
• Exceptional organizational skills, capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficient in utilizing various sourcing tools, such as LinkedIn Recruiter, and advanced Boolean searches.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage and attract passive talent.
• Demonstrated experience in building and maintaining active talent pipelines across diverse functional areas.
• High attention to detail.
• Experience with Lever or other ATS and G-suite is a plus.
• Talent Magnet: Deep understanding of talent sources in key markets. Proactively develops and implements plans to build talent pipelines.
• Continuous Improvement: Enhance sourcing processes, strategies, and outcomes through regular evaluation and adaptation
• Communicate Effectively: Excellent verbal and written communication skills for engaging with candidates and collaborating with hiring managers.
• Adaptability: Adjusting sourcing strategies based on data analysis, market trends, and changing organizational needs.
• Business Insight: Staying updated with industry best practices, new sourcing tools, and innovative techniques to enhance talent acquisition efforts.
• Plans and aligns: Strategically organize sourcing activities in a way that aligns with organizational goals and hiring needs. Set clear objectives, prioritizing tasks, and ensuring that sourcing efforts are coordinated with the broader recruitment strategy.
• Collaborates:  Working closely with colleagues to share insights and learnings, fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the recruiting team.
• Accountability:   Take ownership of actions, decisions, and results in the sourcing process. Responsible for meeting commitments and delivering high-quality outcomes in talent acquisition efforts.

Why Xero? 

Offering very generous paid leave to use however you’d like (plus statutory holidays!), dedicated paid leave to care for your physical and mental wellbeing as well as an Employee Assistance Program to access mental health care for you and your family, health insurance, life insurance, and income protection, wellbeing and sports programmes, employee resource groups, 26 weeks of paid parental leave for primary caregivers, an Employee Share Plan, beautiful offices, flexible working, career development, and many other benefits that reflect our human value, you’ll do the best work of your life at Xero.

Our collaborative and inclusive culture is one we’re immensely proud of. We know that a diverse workforce is a strength that enables businesses, including ours, to better understand and serve customers, attract top talent and innovate successfully. We are a member of Pride in Diversity, in recognition of our inclusive workplace. Our goal is to make sure you feel welcome and supported to do the best work of your life. 

At Xero we embrace diversity and inclusion and value a #challenge mindset. Research has shown that women and underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single competency or experience . If you are excited about this role, but your past experience doesn't align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be just the right person for this role and Xero. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application and throughout the interview process.