Sourcing Lead

About this role

About Welo Data Welo Data, a Welo Global brand, is the multilingual data and evaluation partner for foundation labs and enterprises deploying GenAI systems globally. They deliver the human judgment, data infrastructure, and evaluation systems that ensure AI models perform reliably across languages, cultures, and real-world contexts, at every stage from training through deployment.  Its global network of 500,000+ vetted experts spans 300+ languages and locales, enabling high-quality multilingual data creation and structured model evaluation across the full spectrum of modern AI applications — from large language models and voice and speech systems to agentic workflows and robotics and embodied AI. This breadth of linguistic, cultural, and domain expertise enables Welo Data to address critical AI development challenges, including safety, bias, inclusivity, and cross-lingual reliability. A unified global operating model, led by specialized program and quality experts and grounded in assessment-driven talent selection, localized rubrics, and continuous calibration, ensures consistent performance across languages, domains, and modalities. Underpinning all of this is NIMO™ (Network Identity Management and Operations), Welo Data's proprietary identity and fraud-prevention framework. Built to maintain data integrity and workforce trust across a global contributor base, NIMO combines advanced verification, continuous monitoring, and structured QA to ensure every dataset is accurate, traceable, and culturally grounded. welodata.ai    Job Reference: #LI-JC1  About the Role We are looking for an experienced and passionate Sourcing Lead to build and lead a high-performing sourcing function. This role is responsible for developing sourcing strategies, building proactive talent pipelines, coaching the sourcing team, and providing market intelligence to support business growth. We are looking for someone who thinks like a talent advisor, not just a sourcer. The ideal candidate is curious, data-driven, takes ownership, and enjoys developing people while continuously improving sourcing effectiveness. Please note that this is a full-time, work-from-office role. The working days are Monday through Friday, with office hours from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, our office is located in Udyog Vihar Phase II, Sector 20, Gurgaon. Key Responsibilities Strategic Sourcing Develop sourcing strategies aligned with business and hiring priorities. Build proactive talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs. Leverage multiple sourcing channels, including LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, referrals, talent communities, networking, and other innovative sourcing methods. Conduct talent mapping, competitor research, and market intelligence to support hiring decisions. Team Leadership & Capability Building Lead, mentor, and coach the sourcing team to improve capability and performance. Foster a culture of ownership, accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning. Encourage the adoption of new sourcing techniques, AI tools, and best practices. Business Partnership Partner closely with recruiters and hiring managers to understand hiring needs and develop sourcing plans. Provide insights on talent availability, market trends, and sourcing challenges. Recommend sourcing strategies that improve hiring outcomes. Candidate Engagement and Performance & Analytics Develop personalized outreach strategies to engage passive talent. Build long-term relationships and maintain strong talent pipelines. Track and analyse sourcing metrics, pipeline health, and channel effectiveness. Identify trends and recommend improvements to increase sourcing quality and conversion. What We're Looking For 8-10 years of Talent Acquisition experience with significant experience in sourcing. Proven experience leading or mentoring a sourcing team. Strong expertise in LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean Search, X-Ray Search, job boards, referrals, and alternative sourcing channels. Demonstrated success in sourcing niche and hard-to-find talent. Strong market mapping and talent intelligence skills. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. High ownership, accountability, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting global hiring across multiple regions. Experience using AI-powered sourcing and recruitment technologies. Exposure to ATS and recruitment analytics tools. Experience building sourcing processes, playbooks, or capability programs. Success in This Role You will be successful if you: Build proactive talent pipelines that support current and future hiring. Improve sourcing quality, conversion rates, and overall hiring outcomes. Develop a high-performing sourcing team through coaching and capability building. Build trusted partnerships with recruiters and hiring managers. Drive a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Skills & domains

• ai-training
• linguistics
• expert