Sourcing Specialist, PhD
Google · Austin, TX
- On site
- Full-time
- $159,000 / year
- Austin, TX
Job highlights
- Source top PhD talent for Google.
- Build pipelines using customized outreach.
- Manage high-touch candidate experience.
- Analyze data to optimize hiring.
- Consult and influence recruiting partners.
About the role
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
Skills & topics
- Sourcing Specialist
- PhD
- Talent Acquisition
- Technical Recruiting
- Sourcing
- Recruitment
- Executive Recruitment
- Candidate Experience
- Applicant Tracking System
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your PhD sourcing experience and technical recruiting skills. Quantify achievements using data.
- Craft a strong application: Clearly articulate your experience with applicant tracking systems and consultative client management.
- Prepare for technical interviews: Be ready to discuss your approach to technical sourcing and evaluating research alignment.
- Showcase your communication: Prepare examples of how you've influenced partners and communicated complex analytics.
- Research Google's culture: Understand their focus on data-driven People Operations and innovative talent acquisition.
Technical preparation
Master boolean search techniques.,Practice evaluating technical research alignment.,Familiarize yourself with ATS functionalities.,Study Google's key product areas.
Behavioral questions
Describe a complex candidate you persuaded.,How do you manage client expectations?,Share an experience optimizing a process.,How do you handle high-pressure environments?
Frequently asked questions
- What is the salary range for a Sourcing Specialist PhD at Google?
- The US base salary range for this full-time position is $111,000-$159,000, plus bonus, equity, and benefits. The specific salary is determined by factors such as role, level, location, job-related skills, experience, and education.
- Does Google offer U.S. immigration sponsorship for this Sourcing Specialist PhD role?
- No, this role is not eligible for U.S. immigration sponsorship.
- What are the minimum qualifications for the Sourcing Specialist PhD position?
- You need at least 3 years of experience in sourcing or equivalent experience in Recruiting, Sourcing, or Executive Recruitment, along with 1 year of sourcing experience at a recruitment agency or in-house recruiting team.
- What preferred qualifications does Google look for in a Sourcing Specialist PhD candidate?
- Preferred qualifications include experience with the PhD hiring landscape, technical recruiting/sourcing experience with applicant tracking systems, the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, strong consulting and communication skills, and excellent problem-solving abilities.
- What is the work arrangement for the Sourcing Specialist PhD role?
- This role offers preferred working locations across several US cities, suggesting a flexible arrangement, potentially hybrid or on-site depending on the specific location chosen. Candidates can indicate their preferred working location during the application process.
- What kind of benefits does Google provide for US-based employees in this role?
- Google provides a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, a 401(k) with company match, generous paid time off, sick time, maternity leave, baby bonding leave, and paid holidays.
- How does Google handle arrest or conviction records for applicants in California?
- For applicants in Los Angeles and San Francisco, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the respective Fair Chance Ordinances and the California Fair Chance Act.
- What is the primary responsibility of a Sourcing Specialist PhD at Google?
- The primary responsibility is to act as a brand ambassador, identifying and engaging top PhD talent, articulating research value propositions, and guiding candidates through the hiring process.