Talent Sourcer

Overview

Ciena is seeking a Talent Sourcer to strengthen how the organization understands talent markets and attracts exceptional individuals, combining research, sourcing expertise and data-informed insights to improve hiring outcomes across the organization.

What you'll do

• Conduct talent market research to deliver insights on skills, availability, compensation, and hiring trends
• Create sourcing strategies and talent pipelines for APJI/EMEA-based/North America roles across the organization
• Partner with recruiters, HR business partners, and business leaders to translate workforce needs into actionable intelligence
• Present data-driven recommendations that inform and strengthen talent acquisition strategies
• Build and optimize data collection frameworks that improve quality, consistency, and efficiency
• Develop targeted research, talent maps, and custom sourcing strategies for current and future roles
• Lead persona-based pipelines, competitor intelligence, and targeted outreach initiatives

What you'll need

• 4-8 years of experience in sourcing, research, analysis, recruiting, or a related talent acquisition function
• Proven experience in international/domestic sourcing or recruiting across multiple markets
• Demonstrated exposure to sourcing for GTM (go-to-market)/Engineering/R&D roles in APJ and EMEA
• Bachelor's degree in marketing, human resources, analytics, or a related field
• Strong analytical capability to collect, organize, and interpret complex information
• Experience conducting structured research with multiple tools and methodologies
• Proficiency with applicant tracking systems (ATS), candidate relationship management (CRM) tools, and data visualization platforms

Nice to have

• Direct experience working in talent intelligence
• Prior experience engaging passive talent
• Familiarity with Boolean search or deep-web research techniques
• Experience building dashboards or recurring insight reports
• Exposure to competitor intelligence or persona-based research initiatives
• Experience collaborating with recruitment marketing teams on targeted campaigns
• Knowledge of market-intelligence platforms or research tools
• Any Master's degree