Talent Researcher
Postman
Bengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaPosted 1 month ago
Skill Required
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Key highlights
- Required experience: 7+ years of sourcing experience
- Key benefit: Full medical coverage
- In-office expectation: 5 days a week
Role overview
Postman is the world’s leading API platform, used by over 45 million developers and 500,000 organizations to simplify the API lifecycle and streamline collaboration. The company is headquartered in San Francisco with a global presence and is backed by major venture capital firms.
Responsibilities
- Lead proactive sourcing efforts for key technical and business roles, including Software Engineers, Product roles, and other critical functions across different teams.
- Partner with hiring teams to understand role requirements and team culture, ensuring sourcing strategies align with business needs.
- Map talent across our target companies in specific geographies and come up with clever ways to engage them.
- Utilize a variety of sourcing channels (LinkedIn Recruiter, GitHub, Stack Overflow, Boolean search, events, networking) to engage and attract passive candidates.
- Develop and maintain a strong pipeline of talent, focusing on both current and future hiring needs.
- Conduct initial candidate outreach, screening, and assessment to ensure alignment with role requirements and team dynamics.
- Collaborate closely with recruiters to manage candidate flow and ensure timely movement through the hiring process.
- Maintain an organized and efficient ATS (Greenhouse), ensuring all candidate data is up to date and tracked accurately.
- Analyze data and market trends to refine sourcing strategies and improve the quality of candidates being sourced.
- Provide a seamless, high-touch candidate experience from initial contact through the early stages of the recruitment process.
Requirements
- 7+ years of sourcing experience, with a proven track record of identifying and engaging top talent in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
- Strong experience sourcing for technical roles (e.g., Software Engineers, Applied Engineers, Product Designers) and other business functions (e.g., Marketing, Sales, Operations).
- Expertise in using advanced sourcing tools and platforms (LinkedIn Recruiter, GitHub, X-ray search, Boolean search, Gem, etc.).
- Highly proficient in using AI and Agents to research, map and identify hard to find talent.
- Excellent understanding of the tech talent landscape, market trends, and competitor hiring strategies.
- Strong collaboration skills with the ability to influence hiring managers and recruiters based on market insights and candidate availability.
- Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
- Data-driven approach to sourcing, with experience using metrics to optimize processes and improve results.
- Outstanding communication skills with a focus on delivering a world-class candidate experience.
Benefits
- Pay-on-performance philosophy.
- Flexible schedule.
- Full medical coverage.
- Flexible PTO.
- Wellness reimbursement.
- Monthly lunch stipend.
- Wellness programs.
- Frequent team-building events.
- Donation-matching program.
Additional details
- Postman is headquartered in San Francisco with offices in Boston, New York, Austin, Tokyo, London, and Bangalore.
- Privately held company with funding from Battery Ventures, BOND, Coatue, CRV, Insight Partners, and Nexus Venture Partners.
- Recommendation to read The 'API-First World' graphic novel.
- Values: curiosity, transparency, honest communication, focus on specific goals, and inclusive work culture.
- In-office policy: 5 days a week for hubs in San Francisco, Boston, Austin, New York, Tokyo, and London; Bangalore transitions to 5 days a week by the end of the year.
- Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.
- Headhunters and recruitment agencies may not submit resumes/CVs; unsolicited resumes will not be accepted.
