
Contract Sourcer, Talent Discovery
MongoDB · United States
- Hybrid
- Contract
- $85,488 / year
- United States
Job highlights
- Generate talent pipelines for critical roles.
- Engage and screen top technical talent.
- Collaborate with recruiters and hiring managers.
- Ensure exceptional candidate experience.
- Remote role with flexible shifts available.
About the role
About MongoDB
Mongodb is built for change, empowering our customers and our people to innovate at the speed of the market. We have redefined the database for the AI era, enabling innovators to create, transform, and disrupt industries with software. MongoDB’s unified database platform, the most widely available, globally distributed database on the market, helps organizations modernize legacy workloads, embrace innovation, and unleash AI. Our cloud-native platform, MongoDB Atlas, is the only globally distributed, multi-cloud database and is available across AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure. With offices worldwide and over 60,000 customers, including 75% of the Fortune 100 and AI-native startups, relying on MongoDB for their most important applications, we’re powering the next era of software. Our compass at MongoDB is our Leadership Commitment, guiding how and why we make decisions, show up for each other, and win. It’s what makes us MongoDB. To drive the personal growth and business impact of our employees, we’re committed to developing a supportive and enriching culture for everyone. From employee affinity groups, to fertility assistance and a generous parental leave policy, we value our employees’ wellbeing and want to support them along every step of their professional and personal journeys. Learn more about what it’s like to work at MongoDB, and help us make an impact on the world! Mongodb is committed to providing any necessary accommodations for individuals with disabilities within our application and interview process. To request an accommodation due to a disability, please inform your recruiter. Mongodb, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and makes all hiring decisions without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Req #426198Role Overview
Mongodb’s mission is to empower innovators to create, transform, and disrupt industries by unleashing the power of software and data. We enable organizations of all sizes to easily build, scale, and run modern applications by helping them modernize legacy workloads, embrace innovation, and unleash AI. Our industry-leading developer data platform, MongoDB Atlas, is the only globally distributed, multi-cloud database and is available in more than 115 regions across AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure. Atlas allows customers to build and run applications anywhere—on premises, or across cloud providers. With offices worldwide and over 175,000 new developers signing up to use MongoDB every month, it’s no wonder that leading organizations, like Samsung and Toyota, trust MongoDB to build next-generation, AI-powered applications. As a Contract Sourcer on our Talent Discovery team, you will be the pipeline generation engine supporting MongoDB’s most critical positions as they arise across the company, supporting both U.S. and Europe-based roles. Individuals in this function will identify, engage and screen top talent for technical roles, with the potential to expand to support other business units as demand fluctuates. This opportunity is ideal for individuals who embrace change, thrive in a dynamic, ever-evolving environment, and are excited to advance their career in technical recruiting. This is a contracted opportunity for a period of six months. Given the global nature of this role, individuals must be based on the East Coast or open to working East Coast hours. This role is open to fully remote work, as well as hybrid work for candidates located near a MongoDB hub office who prefer to work on-site. To support our European team alignment, candidates can choose from the following schedules: * Early Shift: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM ET (includes a 1-hour lunch) * Standard Shift: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM ET (includes a 1-hour lunch) In this role, you will: * Support critical technical roles for MongoDB across Europe and North America through strategic passive talent sourcing. * Individuals will be expected to quickly pivot to support new areas of MongoDB’s business as hiring needs arise, and show flexibility to take on non-technical positions if needed. * Work closely with recruiters to understand business needs and deliver qualified talent accordingly, becoming an expert in the external market and a consultative talent advisor. * Screen candidates for nuanced roles, ensuring strong alignment to role requirements and maintaining exceptional documentation and data integrity as candidates are progressed within the hiring process. * Partner with coordinators, hiring managers and interviewers to deliver an exceptional candidate experience, maintaining a high-touch and personalized process for all candidates. The right person for this role will: * Possess a proven track-record within technical recruiting, maintaining deep expertise in passive candidate sourcing specifically. * Maintain creative and out-of-the-box sourcing techniques to tap into new pools of talent, while uncovering new tactics through research and knowledge-sharing with peers. * Have an analytical mindset, with the ability to conduct autonomous research and utilize data to inform strategy and influence stakeholders. * Exhibit exceptional organizational and time-management skills, with previous experience in high-volume business environments. * A proven ability to juggle multiple competing priorities simultaneously while navigating ambuiguity is required for role success. * Maintain exceptional written and verbal communication. * Proficiency working in Greenhouse and Gem is preferred, but not required.Compensation and Benefits
Mongodb’s base salary range for this role is posted below. Compensation at the time of offer is unique to each candidate and based on a variety of factors such as skill set, experience, qualifications, and work location. Salary is one part of MongoDB’s total compensation and benefits package. Other benefits for eligible employees may include: equity, participation in the employee stock purchase program, flexible paid time off, 20 weeks fully-paid gender-neutral parental leave, fertility and adoption assistance, 401(k) plan, mental health counseling, access to transgender-inclusive health insurance coverage, and health benefits offerings. Please note, the base salary range listed below and the benefits in this paragraph are only applicable to U.S.-based candidates. Mongodb’s base salary range for this role in the U.S. is: $85,488—$85,488 USD Key skills/competency: Technical Recruiting, Passive Candidate Sourcing, Talent Discovery, Pipeline Generation, Candidate Engagement, Market Research, Data Integrity, Candidate Experience, Time Management, Communication Skills.Skills & topics
- Contract Sourcer
- Talent Discovery
- Technical Recruiting
- Passive Sourcing
- Recruitment
- Talent Acquisition
- Sourcing Specialist
- IT Recruitment
- Pipeline Generation
- Candidate Engagement
- Remote Work
- Hiring
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight technical sourcing experience and data integrity skills.
- Showcase your sourcing expertise: Emphasize creative and analytical approaches to talent discovery.
- Demonstrate adaptability: Mention experience in dynamic environments and handling multiple priorities.
- Prepare for behavioral questions: Be ready to discuss your time management and communication skills.
Technical preparation
Master advanced LinkedIn Recruiter techniques.,Practice Boolean search strings for complex roles.,Familiarize with ATS like Greenhouse.,Research common technical interview questions.
Behavioral questions
Describe handling competing sourcing priorities.,Explain your approach to candidate engagement.,How do you adapt to changing hiring needs?,Share an example of creative talent discovery.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the primary focus of the Contract Sourcer role at MongoDB?
- The Contract Sourcer role at MongoDB is focused on generating talent pipelines for critical technical positions across the US and Europe. This involves identifying, engaging, and screening top talent, and closely collaborating with recruiters to meet business needs.
- Is this a remote or on-site position at MongoDB?
- This is a remote position, with the option for hybrid work for candidates located near a MongoDB hub office. The role requires individuals to be based on the East Coast or open to working East Coast hours.
- What are the expected working hours for the Contract Sourcer role?
- Candidates can choose between an Early Shift (7:00 AM - 4:00 PM ET) or a Standard Shift (9:00 AM - 6:00 PM ET), both including a 1-hour lunch break, to support European team alignment.
- What kind of experience is required for the Contract Sourcer position at MongoDB?
- The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in technical recruiting, with deep expertise in passive candidate sourcing. Experience with creative sourcing techniques, an analytical mindset, strong organizational skills, and excellent communication are also essential.
- What software proficiency is preferred for this role?
- Proficiency working in Greenhouse and Gem is preferred, but not required for this Contract Sourcer role at MongoDB. The focus is more on sourcing expertise and adaptability.
- What is the duration of this contract role?
- This is a contracted opportunity for a period of six months.
- Can this role support non-technical positions?
- Yes, individuals in this role are expected to show flexibility to take on non-technical positions if needed, in addition to supporting critical technical roles.
- What makes MongoDB a unique company to work for as a Contract Sourcer?
- MongoDB is at the forefront of the AI era with its developer data platform, MongoDB Atlas. The company offers a dynamic environment, a commitment to employee growth, and a supportive culture, making it an exciting place for a talent discovery professional.
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