Sourcing Specialist, Google Cloud Sourcing

Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Austin, TX, USA; Atlanta, GA, USA; Chicago, IL, USA. Minimum qualifications 2 years of experience in sourcing or equivalent experience working in Sales, Customer Service, Account Management, Business Development or Operations, Lead Generation or a related field. 1 year of sourcing experience at a recruitment agency or in‑house recruiting team. Preferred qualifications Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience. 2 years of experience in Cloud GTM, sourcing specialized, passive talent for technical GTM roles (Sales, Solution Architects) within cloud ecosystems (e.g., GCP or similar). Certification in professional cloud/sourcing. Expertise in advanced sourcing tools, talent market mapping, and leveraging metrics to inform and optimize hiring strategy. Excellent communication and consultative skills to influence executive‑level candidates and advise GTM hiring leaders on talent supply. About The Job Our Sourcing Specialists tell the story of Google to the world. They care deeply about cultivating relationships, have lively, thoughtful conversations with their candidates, and know our organization and its products well enough to articulate life‑changing opportunities. As an expert in the talent needs of our business, you’ll be an adviser to the extraordinary people you find, engage, and guide through Google’s hiring process. By the time you’ve introduced a would‑be Googler to our partners in recruiting, they are comfortable, well informed, and excited about the possibilities that await them here. The demands of our company, as it continues to grow and transform the industry, are great. Your analytical mind, curiosity, and sincere approach to your work make you exceptional enough to meet them. Great just isn’t good enough for our People Operations team (known elsewhere as "Human Resources"). We bring the world’s most innovative people to Google and provide the programs that help them thrive. Whether recruiting the next Googler, refining our core programs, developing talent, or simply looking for ways to inject some more fun into the lives of our Googlers, we bring a data‑driven approach that is reinventing the human resources field. The US base salary range for this full‑time position is $88,000–$126,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google. Responsibilities Collaborate with Go‑to‑Market (GTM) leaders to define required cloud skills and anticipate future talent demands. Conduct deep research to map the competitive talent landscape across the cloud ecosystem. Engage and source passive talent using innovative channels. Screen candidates for technical cloud expertise, GTM alignment, and cultural fit. Track sourcing metrics and deliver market intelligence (including compensation trends) to inform strategy. Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google’s EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form. #J-18808-Ljbffr