Talent Sourcer (Contract) – Data Center Recruiting (North America)

About the role

The Data Center Sourcing Engine (DCSE) is a dedicated sourcing organization within Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) designed to build and maintain an always-on pipeline of highly qualified Data Center talent. This team serves as the front end of Oracle's recruiting process, proactively identifying, engaging, and qualifying top talent for Oracle's rapidly growing Data Center organization.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic sourcing plans for current and anticipated Data Center hiring needs.
• Proactively identify and engage passive candidates through LinkedIn Recruiter, CRM platforms, referrals, networking, market intelligence, and advanced Boolean search techniques.
• Build and maintain an always-on pipeline of highly qualified candidates for current and future hiring demand.
• Conduct recruiter phone screens to evaluate candidate qualifications, technical experience, career interests, and overall fit.
• Present qualified candidates with detailed assessments and recommendations to Recruiters and Hiring Managers for consideration.
• Partner closely with Recruiters, Hiring Managers, and business leaders to understand hiring priorities, workforce planning, and evolving talent needs.
• Provide talent market intelligence, competitive insights, and sourcing recommendations to support hiring strategy.
• Build pipelines for roles including: Data Center Technicians, Critical Facilities Engineers, Operations Managers, Commissioning Engineers, Mechanical & Electrical Engineers, Construction and Capacity Planning professionals, Network Infrastructure specialists, and other mission-critical Data Center and infrastructure roles.
• Track sourcing activity, pipeline health, and recruiting metrics to continuously improve sourcing effectiveness.
• Champion an exceptional candidate experience while representing Oracle's employer brand.
• Share sourcing best practices and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the DCSE.

Requirements

• Experience in talent sourcing, recruiting, or talent acquisition, preferably supporting technical or high-volume hiring.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and requisitions in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Strong organizational, time management, and multitasking skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and quickly become productive with minimal direction.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build relationships and influence candidates and hiring partners.
• Experience sourcing passive talent using LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search techniques, ATS/CRM platforms, and other sourcing tools.
• Demonstrated ability to build talent pipelines, conduct candidate pre-screens, and deliver a high-quality candidate experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience sourcing talent for Data Center, Critical Facilities, Cloud Infrastructure, Mission Critical Operations, Construction, Engineering, or related technical industries.
• Working knowledge of Data Center operations and the talent landscape for roles such as Data Center Technicians, Critical Facilities Engineers, Commissioning Engineers, Mechanical and Electrical Engineers, Construction, Network Infrastructure, and Operations professionals.
• Experience supporting large-scale infrastructure expansion or high-growth recruiting initiatives.
• Advanced expertise with LinkedIn Recruiter, talent market mapping, competitive intelligence, and passive candidate engagement strategies.
• Experience partnering with multiple recruiters and hiring managers across geographically dispersed teams.
• Demonstrated success building long-term talent communities for hard-to-fill technical positions.
• Experience leveraging recruiting metrics and market data to influence sourcing strategy and hiring outcomes.