Own the sourcing strategy - build pipelines for diverse roles across Sales, Customer Success, Marketing and more.
Go beyond job boards and LinkedIn; find talent others miss.
Be the intelligence layer - use data, market mapping, and competitive insights to inform where we should be looking and who we should be targeting.
Partner with hiring managers and recruiters - understand each role deeply, not just the title. Know what 'great' looks like for every search.
Challenge the way sourcing is done - bring AI tools, automation, and unconventional approaches to outreach and pipeline building.
Drive employer branding initiatives - create content, build presence, and represent Upwind authentically in the talent market.
Create candidate experiences worth remembering - every first touchpoint matters, and you'll make it count.
Continuously improve - track what's working, report on pipeline health, and iterate fast when something isn't.

Requirements

3+ years of sourcing or talent research experience in a fast-growing startup - must.
Cross-functional sourcing experience - comfortable working across GTM roles across different regions.
Real AI capabilities - you're actively using AI tools in your sourcing workflow, not just familiar with them.
Data-driven mindset - you use market data, pipeline metrics, and conversion rates to make smarter decisions.
Creative outreach - your messages get replies. You know how to write to a person, not a persona.
Employer branding sensibility - you understand that sourcing and brand-building go hand in hand.
Proactive by nature - you spot gaps before anyone asks and move on them.
Strong organizational skills - you can manage multiple searches across multiple stakeholders without dropping the ball.
Excellent communication skills - high EQ, strong relationship builder, a true people-person.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools

sourcing strategytalent researchdata analysismarket mappingAI toolsautomationpipeline buildingemployer brandingcandidate experiencemetrics tracking

Soft Skills

proactivestrong organizational skillsexcellent communicationrelationship buildingcreativitydata-driven mindsetcross-functional collaborationadaptabilityproblem-solvingemotional intelligence