Inbound Sourcer

This role does not come with relocation assistance.

About Us

At Booking.com, data drives our decisions. Technology is at our core. And innovation is everywhere. But our company is more than datasets, lines of code or A/B tests. We’re the thrill of the first night in a new place. The excitement of the next morning. The friends you encounter. The journeys you take. The sights you see. And the memories you make. Through our products, partners and people, we make it easier for everyone to experience the world.

Role Overview:

The Inbound Sourcer is responsible for screening all suitable direct applicants, serving as the first point of contact for candidates within Booking.com’s talent ecosystem, and leading the sourcing strategy and talent attraction for roles that generate a high volume of applicants. You will deliver a seamless, high-quality candidate experience by managing key stages of the recruitment process and acting as the expert in maximizing candidate engagement, identifying inbound application trends, and driving effective attraction strategies.

You will build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders across Talent Acquisition, Talent Attraction, and the wider business through effective communication. The role involves managing large applicant volumes, driving targeted referral campaigns, and achieving both individual and team goals within the Inbound Sourcing Team. Success in this position will require agility, strong organisational skills, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment. As demand needs evolve, adaptability and quick learning will be essential. 

Key Job Responsibilities and Duties:

• Drive efficiencies against individual scorecard metrics & targets. 

• Review, assess, and manage suitable applicants and referrals efficiently from Job Applicant to Sourcer Submit stage within set timeframes for active requisitions. [48 hours for Referrals & 72 hours for External applicants]

• Manage online assessment processes and progress successful candidates through subsequent screening stages (HackerRank and Maki language tests).

• Engage and qualify active talent for current openings and future recruitment needs.

• Conduct phone interviews to evaluate technical and soft skills, interest level, salary expectations, and alignment with Booking.com’s values.

• Partner with Recruiters and Hiring Managers to drive the referral generation and screening process, including facilitating hire-from-your-network sessions.

• Strengthen stakeholder relationships through proactive communication and collaboration across recruitment and business teams.

• Maintain accurate market intelligence and candidate data in the ATS to ensure full data integrity.

• Review reporting data daily to verify accuracy and alignment with personal objectives, individual scorecards and data integrity targets.

• Use reporting insights and analytics to influence hiring decisions, highlighting trends such as application volume, quality, market insights, and referral performance.

• Evaluate advertising channels and job postings, providing recommendations to enhance candidate quality and attraction efforts.

• Lead and own campaigns focused on increasing the percentage of hires generated through referrals against defined targets.

• Build and maintain pipelines of prequalified candidates and referrals for both current and future roles, ensuring consistent candidate flow and excellent service to internal stakeholders.
  
  

Role Qualifications and Requirements: 

• Proven experience in recruiting, sourcing, or high-volume applicant screening within an in-house Talent Acquisition team or agency environment.

• Strong skills in CV/application review, structured phone interviewing, and assessment of both technical and soft skills, including values alignment.

• Demonstrated proficiency with ATS systems and recruitment reporting/analytics, ensuring high data integrity and using insights to drive decisions against KPIs and SLAs.

• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with experience partnering with Recruiters and Hiring Managers and supporting referral-generation initiatives.

• Highly organised, data-driven, and resilient, with the ability to manage multiple requisitions with high volumes of applicants, meet strict turnaround times, and maintain an excellent candidate experience in a fast-paced environment.

Inclusion at Booking.com:

Inclusion has been a core part of our company culture since day one. This ongoing journey starts with our very own employees, who represent over 140 nationalities and a wide range of ethnic and social backgrounds, genders and sexual orientations.

Take it from our Chief People Officer, Paulo Pisano: “At Booking.com, the diversity of our people doesn’t just build an outstanding workplace, it also creates a better and more inclusive travel experience for everyone. Inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. It’s a place where you can make your mark and have a real impact in travel and tech.”

We ensure that colleagues with disabilities are provided the adjustments and tools they need to participate in the job application and interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Application Process

• The interview process will entail a  call with one of our Recruiters and a total of 3 interviews, all conducted via Zoom video conferencing.

Booking.com is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We strive to move well beyond traditional equal opportunity and work to create an environment that allows everyone to thrive.

Pre-Employment Screening

If your application is successful, your personal data may be used for a pre-employment screening check by a third party as permitted by applicable law. Depending on the vacancy and applicable law, a pre-employment screening may include employment history, education and other information (such as media information) that may be necessary for determining your qualifications and suitability for the position.