Swoon · 2 days ago
Talent Sourcer (Referrals and Inbound)
Swoon is a high-growth, mission-driven AI technology company that is scaling rapidly and investing in building world-class teams. They are seeking a Contract Talent Sourcer to focus on referrals and inbound talent, ensuring exceptional candidates are efficiently processed and moved forward in the hiring pipeline.
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Responsibilities
Review and assess a high volume of inbound referrals and applicants
Identify high-potential profiles and move them forward within 24–48 hour SLAs
Apply consistent, structured evaluation criteria to ensure fairness and quality
Partner closely with recruiters and sourcers to calibrate on 'what great looks like'
Manage thoughtful, timely communication with candidates and referrers
Maintain accurate documentation in the ATS (Ashby experience is a strong plus)
Flag standout candidates for adjacent teams when applicable — great talent shouldn’t be siloed
Qualification
Required
2+ years of experience in talent sourcing, recruiting coordination, or high-volume candidate screening
Hands-on experience managing referral-heavy or inbound pipelines
Strong judgment and critical thinking — you know how to spot quality quickly
Comfortable balancing speed, volume, and nuance without getting overwhelmed
Excellent written communication and high emotional intelligence
ATS experience required (Ashby strongly preferred)
Preferred
Former Referral Specialists or Candidate Channels team members
Inbound recruiting teams
AI or early-stage startup experience
Those who thrive in fast-paced, high-judgment roles
Company
Swoon
In 2010, Swoon launched an agile, client-focused team that is not only savvy in our core industries but elbow-deep, every day, getting to know the strongest talent in the technology and professional fields.