Technical Sourcer (Contract)

• Headway’s Talent team is hiring a Contract Technical Sourcer to help us find and engage exceptional technology talent for our fast-growing teams
• In this role, you’ll lean on trusted sourcing techniques and creative strategies to uncover talent beyond the obvious channels
• You’ll know how to navigate niche communities, leverage referrals, and craft compelling outreach that stands out in crowded inboxes
• You’ll also partner closely with recruiters and hiring managers to calibrate profiles and ensure a seamless candidate experience from the very first interaction
• This role is mission-critical as we build the team that will power Headway’s next stage of growth
• Source top talent for technical roles (primarily Engineering) using both proven methods and creative approaches to engage hard-to-reach candidates
• Leverage tools like LinkedIn Recruiter, Juicebox, and Ashby while also tapping into talent communities, competitor mapping, referrals, and other advanced sourcing channels
• Partner with recruiters and hiring managers to refine sourcing strategies, share market insights, and build diverse, high-quality pipelines
• Conduct initial screens to assess talent and ensure a smooth and positive candidate experience

Preferred experience

• You thrive in a metrics-driven environment, balancing speed with quality to deliver diverse, well-aligned pipelines
• You bring trusted experience applying creative sourcing strategies such as market mapping, engaging niche networks, leveraging events, and crafting differentiated outreach
• You’ve sourced across a range of technical roles in fast-paced, high-growth companies
• You have hands-on experience with LinkedIn Recruiter (required), and are skilled with Juicebox and Ashby (highly preferred)
• You’re detail-oriented, resourceful, and energized by the challenge of turning tough searches into great hires