Sourcing Specialist PhD

Sourcing Specialist PhD at Google

Google is seeking a Sourcing Specialist with a focus on PhD talent. In this role, you will be a crucial brand ambassador, engaging and converting top PhD candidates into active pipelines. You will leverage your expertise to articulate complex research value propositions, perform technical analyses, and manage the full high-touch candidate experience. Your analytical mind and ability to build relationships will be key to meeting Google's ambitious hiring goals and shaping the future of the company.

About the Role

As a Sourcing Specialist at Google, you will be at the forefront of identifying and engaging exceptional PhD talent. You will act as a trusted advisor to candidates, guiding them through Google’s hiring process with a personalized and informative approach. Your responsibilities will include:

• Developing and executing advanced sourcing strategies to build robust pipelines of PhD candidates.
• Crafting compelling outreach messages that highlight research alignment and technical fit.
• Conducting in-depth technical assessments to ensure candidate suitability.
• Managing a high-touch candidate experience from initial contact through final interviews.
• Utilizing data to identify and resolve bottlenecks in the hiring process to meet quarterly goals.

What We Offer

Google provides a comprehensive benefits package for eligible US-based employees, including:

• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• 20 days of vacation per year, accruing at 6.15 hours per pay period
• 40 hours of sick time per year (69 hours in Seattle), including 5 discretionary sick days
• Maternity Leave (Short-Term Disability + Baby Bonding): 28-30 weeks
• Baby Bonding Leave: 18 weeks
• 13 paid holidays per year

This role offers a US base salary range of $111,000-$159,000, plus bonus, equity, and benefits. The specific salary will depend on location, experience, and other factors.

Minimum Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in sourcing or equivalent experience in Recruiting, Sourcing, or Executive Recruitment.
• 1 year of sourcing experience at a recruitment agency or in-house recruiting team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with the PhD hiring landscape.
• Technical recruiting/sourcing experience, including applicant tracking systems.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, prioritize tasks, and manage time efficiently.
• Strong consulting, influencing, and client management skills.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to present complex analytics clearly.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Key skills/competency

• PhD Sourcing
• Technical Recruiting
• Talent Acquisition
• Candidate Experience
• Boolean Search
• ATS (Applicant Tracking Systems)
• Relationship Building
• Consultative Selling
• Data Analysis
• Executive Recruitment